When we had out closet built, Mr. CH wanted tie storage. He wears a lot of ties for work. I didn’t want any ugly tie storage ruining my pretty views in here. I looked and looked and looked for tie storage that was stunningly beautiful. I’m not going to lie. I was disappointed in […]
Get Rid of the Attic Stair String
I can’t tell you how excited I was when I got the idea for this project. It’s just easy, cheap, and I think it made a big difference in the room. And did I mention I was finished in about 10 minutes? Okay here’s the deal. I despise those strings for the attic stairs. It’s one […]
How to Use an Unwanted Frame
CAUTION: Don’t have anything combustible near a fireplace that is hot or in use! Translation: DO NOT PUT A FRAME OR ANYTHING ELSE IN FRONT OF YOUR FIREPLACE IF IT IS IN USE OR STILL HOT!! SAFETY FIRST! Okay, now on to the fun stuff. The older I get the less I care about fitting […]
5 Ways to Use Salvaged Items in a Home
I love old things and think they add so much charm and character to a home. It takes more work to incorporate salvage items into a home when you are building, but I think it is so worth it. These details also make the space feel much older than it really is. People come […]
Get a New Look Using Vintage Decor
There is something soothing about using vintage decor. I love the look of something that has been around for awhile, and I like to imagine what the original owners using the item. But there’s lot more reasons to use old things in decor. For one thing you are saving an item from […]
4 Unusual Ways to use Everyday Objects
I love these ideas because, A. They are simple and easy, and B. they are using things in unexpected ways. C. The items used are simple everyday objects that are easy to find, that you probably already have. I think you’ll like them too. 1. Use tiles for trivets. I had some tiles left […]
French Inspired Collections – Silverware
Welcome to the second installment of Country French Design, a monthly multi-blog event. Today’s topic is French inspired Collections. I love collections of old things, and perhaps my favorite thing to collect is vintage silverware. Vintage silverware has a French feel to me, even if the silverware isn’t actually from France. But when […]
Gray French Antique Cabinet
Some of you thought I was ‘cray cray’ when I sold a piece that was in my study, but I can assure you I am still in control of my faculties. Really. It’s just that I fell in love with this really old, old French gray cabinet. It’s very old and I love the […]
