I really don’t like seeing the TV unless it is on. And then, often I still don’t want to see it. That’s right, I’m one of THOSE PEOPLE. I used to watch a lot of TV, really WAY TOO much. I knew everything that was going on. Now, I haven’t a clue. Friends often […]
My 3 Most Popular Posts
It’s always fun for me to see what posts were the most popular ones. As a blogger, it’s important for me to know what you like, so I can provide more. One of the things I get is that you want to walk away with usable information, not just pretty pictures. With that […]
How to NOT write a book
I’m writing a book. I’ve never done this before, so I am figuring it out as I go along. Sooo, here is what the book writing process is like in case you are wondering, well my book writing process I should say. Because the blog takes up so much of my time, I haven’t had […]
Very French bench for the bedroom
I really was minding my own business, just headed over to a client’s home to help her decide where to put some furniture, and so forth and so on. I was a hour from home, but near a favorite shop, so I thought I might as well stop in. Besides, I just happened to know […]
Drop Cloth Smocked Curtains
I have a lot of blogger friends, but have met very few in person. Rachel is one of the few I have actually met, and she has even been in my house!! That’s right, in the flesh. I was so delighted when she agreed to do a guest post for me today. When I saw […]
Adding Color with a Rug
I’ve been so busy with everything, that I admit I have put things like curtains and rugs on the back burner at my new house. That’s understandable with all that I have going on, but I finally decided it was time to get a new rug for the breakfast room. It’s a bright sunny […]
Country French Vintage Silver
Vintage silver is one of my very favorite things. It gives a room a French feel, even if the silver isn’t actually French. I have some French pieces, but many that are not actually French. I know vintage silver isn’t in vogue much any more, because it is considered high maintenance, due to tarnish, […]
Adding Color to a Neutral Area
Adding color to a neutral area in small doses can really make a difference. This is one of my favorite elements of our new home. I found the antique corbels at a nearby antique store, and the shelf is a reclaimed piece of very old salvaged wood. I added a lovely Italian giclee on canvas […]
