Today, I’m talking about making a ribbon lamp shade. But I am getting ahead of myself. Once upon a time, a friend pointed to these lamps, and said that someone had given her two wood lamps just like them, would I want them. I have to admit I was a bit skeptical. Really? Someone is […]
Playing with Focal Points
Every room needs a focal point. It’s that place your eye goes in a room to rest. This was my problem with the ceiling tiles used above my bed. I like the size of the tiles. They are appropriate for the large size of the king bed, but they had no focal point. Your […]
Final Reveal of Dining room
The thing I love about coming here, is that I don’t need to explain why my dining room looks different every week. (Yours probably does too.) It’s just what we do. This is the reveal of the dining room. But first, I thought you might like to see where the room started. I show you […]
Ways to use Trays DIY Tips and Tricks
I do love to use trays, don’t you? Everything looks more special on a tray. You can use them to serve food and also for styling your home. I mean who wouldn’t want to eat a scone when served on a tray with lots of pink roses? Here is a little vignette below where […]
How to find Bargain Antiques
Did you ever watch the TV show Lovejoy back in the day? He was considered a divvy. A divvy is someone who has an almost supernatural ability to detect an antique of value when others can’t. I am NOT a divvy, but I admire those with that ability. A divvy knows how to buy […]
One Space 4 Ways
When you are a design blogger, you are constantly changing things around. I mean all.the.time. Mr. CH doesn’t dare walk through the house in the dark, for fear of walking into something that wasn’t there the day before. Ha! Well I like to be a woman of mystery. I recently moved the chairs in our […]
Display towels on a Vintage Ladder
Industrial style is so hot right now, and that includes these old beat up vintage ladders. I recently bought one and just leaned it again the wall, and thought it looked a bit lonely. Even though it looked a bit empty, I still like the ladder by itself. It has a sculptural or architectural feel […]
Country French Baskets
Country French design is full of French baskets. Some of my baskets are French baskets, some are English and others are American. Some are new, some are old, and some are very old. One thing I want to point out is that the basket does not have to actually be French to give a room […]
