Old frames are part of my secret sauce for a gorgeous room. I mean they are stunning and add so much detail to a space. So I thought I would talk about how to use them. They are so beautiful you can use them in so many ways. Here I layered two old frames […]
When is a Splurge Worth It
This is a question I have been asked and I thought it was a question that many of us have. I wish there was one answer that worked for everyone, but I’m not sure there is. Here’s my take on the issue. Only you know your budget and of course, that is a big factor. […]
Help! My home feels stale and tired!
How many times have I heard this cry for help. Often it’s me talking to myself. Still it’s a valid problem that we all seem to face from time to time. So what do you do when your home feels stale and tired? Paint it? Change out the flooring? Completely renovate the kitchen? Well sure […]
Have you made these decorating mistakes?
I’ve made a lot of decorating mistakes over the years, and when you are self-taught like I am, that’s how you learn. So it’s okay to make mistakes as you go, but if I can learn from someone else’s mistakes, that’s even better. So I thought I would share some of my biggest mistakes in […]
6 Ideas for Using a Pedestal
Pedestals are great for well, elevating something to a new level… literally. A pedestal gives an item important and lifts it up. I love using them, especially the chippy ones. You can put books on them, or a special vase or pitcher, even a tray. You can put a cloche on them as […]
How to Make Your Own Cloche
Here’s Cindy from Edith and Evelyn for another fabulous tutorial! What do you get when you turn clear glass vases upside down, and add a glass knob? A cloche, of course! Hi, everyone, Cindy here, from Edith & Evelyn! Recently, I was working on another project, showcasing my collection of French statues. I wanted to […]
The Surefire Way to Add Wow to a Room
When I need a table or console to look awesome, I have a few tricks that work every time, and today I’m revealing my surefire way to add wow to a room, table or console. The good news is that this technique is not complicated or expensive. The simplicity of the solution is part of […]
7 Ways to Add Farmhouse Style to Your Home
The first battle seems to be deciding what your style is, but then once you define it and decide what is is, how do you add it to your home? Well if your style is ‘farmhouse’ or ‘farmhouse French’ I have 7 ideas on how to add farmhouse style to your home. Are you […]
