I know most people seem to entertain around Christmas, but my very favorite time to give a party is the spring-time. I feel a lot of pressure to have the house all done up for the holidays in December, but the spring seems like a low-pressure time to have friends over. A few vintage dishes, […]
How to use a Broken Chair
Earlier this week, I showed you how to use a pediment as artwork that had broken off of an armoire, (see it here) and today I am continuing my theme of using broken furniture. Well when you put an antique chair in a teenager’s room, you know you are playing with fire, right? I knew […]
Using Broken Furniture in Design
Have you ever seen a pediment broken off of the furniture it used to be attached to, and wondered what to do with it? I see them often at auction or at antique stores. They are usually well-priced because people don’t know what to do with them. There are actually many things you can do […]
4 Super Cool Vintage Things to Add to Your Decor
I love vintage touches, and really think they are the secret ingredient in an interesting, warm, inviting home. They add so much to the room, and aren’t difficult to find, if you know where to look. Here are 4 of my favorite vintage things to add to a room. 1. Vintage Trophies Source: Mine were found […]
Making an Antique Towel Holder
My motto is “don’t complicate things.” Simple, and easy make me happy. I know that’s why you like me. I don’t have complicated ideas that require advanced skills. I like things that are easy to understand, and simple to complete. I never liked making airplane models like my brother did. There were too many parts […]
French lighting for the bath
I know I have shown my powder room before, here and here, but I never had a good photo of the French lighting in here to show you, until today. Today’s lesson is to think outside of the box. I wanted glorious, elegant French lighting above this vanity, but all I found was the […]
Dishes for the Gray Areas
I love dishes. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Dishes are great for everyday use, for parties, and I use them sitting around my home just for fun all of the time. I love these fun, beautiful gray dishes. Gray is such a great color to work with. It works with most […]
Three Simple Projects Using Junk
I like simple projects that are easy- peasy. Except for sewing, if the project is too complicated, I’m not going to do it. That’s just all there is to it. And I know you like that about me. I am not going to show you something that takes a hundred steps. Here are my […]
