I admit it. I have a thing for santos. I know, I know some of you think they look a bit creepy. One reader wanted to know what gives with the monk haircut. I’m not a santos expert, so I’m not sure. I just like them. This one has an interesting stance. What […]
Use Art in Front of a Fireplace
Notice I said “use framed art in front of a fireplace’ and not ‘use framed art as a fireplace screen.’ This is ONLY for cases when there is NO FIRE in the fireplace. This art is highly flammable, and needs to be moved if the fireplace is in use or hot. Okay, so if your […]
How to Display a Vintage Scale
I love vintage things. I think it is the romantic in me. The old version of things looks so much better than new things. One day Mr. CH said something annoying. I mean I was really annoyed. Honestly I don’t even remember what he said; I just remember my response. I said (I might have […]
Using an Antique Ladder as Art
I really was minding my own business (at the antique store) and saw this gorgeous ladder. I really fell in love with a fruit tree ladder at Round Top, but it was 9 feet tall, and would have been difficult to transport here. This one is shorter and cheaper, and just around the […]
How to Use Empty Frames
My mother is an artist. She painted for years, so I have an appreciation for old beautiful frames. I love the old gesso frames, because they are so unique and artful. So even though they are empty frames, I think they have a beauty all their own. I don’t think they make the gesso frames […]
Repurposing 3 Broken Things
I really love it when I can save something from a landfill and make my home prettier at the same time. Today I’m showcasing 3 broken items we transformed into something else. The first one is an electrical chandelier that didn’t work any more. My friend was going to get rid of it, and […]
Using Lace in the Home
Do you love lace as much as I do? It really is so inviting and beautiful. I don’t see black lace very often, but this lace from the Downton Abbey collection is especially pretty. This lace is from my partner Heritage Lace. I picture this lace at Violet’s home. I can see the Dowager Countess […]
Using Vintage Pillow Shams
Just a quick announcement first… The Decor Steals giveaway winner was Rosyln Perez!! Congrats!! I already contacted her, and gave her info to Decor Steals. My apologies for not posting this earlier. I have a thing for vintage linens, and so when I was at Round Top this spring, I couldn’t help myself. I bought a […]
