My bed was looking a bit tired. To be honest I really didn’t like the iron bedframe any more. I got it for a bargain price, but the black was too harsh for the look I wanted. I needed a fix for a dated bed. I am going to be honest. I have been working […]
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The French table
I love French furniture a bit much, and a French table, oh it is such a thing of beauty. I find them to be not only beautiful, but also elegant and romantic, which is the trifecta for me. The curve of the leg can be so lovely. The scalloped apron also adds so much drama to […]
DIY Tips and Tricks Styling a Fireplace
Styling a fireplace seems like it should be easy, but often there are issues that make it more difficult. For example, many have their TV above the mantle. I do, but it is behind the doors. That means we don’t have to look at the TV all of the time, but I am still limited […]
Gorgeous Vintage Lamp WOW
This used to be my favorite room in the house, now it is my favorite room any where. This is my bedroom. My super cool addition is this vintage Italian lamp I found at the thrift store for about $100. The lamp was made in Italy. The paint appears to be original. The lampshade was […]
White Cake Plates Decor Steals Ingenuity Challenge
I was asked by Decor Steals to participate in their Ingenuity Challenge this week. It sounded like fun, so I said, “YES!” I knew they were sending me something, but didn’t know what. Then I opened the box, because it was like Christmas. I can’t tell you how excited I was to find these […]
All About Grain Sacks
I love working with grain sacks. The fabric is so full of texture and history. My friend Ann works with grain sack fabric all of the time, and I thought it would be wonderful if she shared some of her favorite grain sack projects with us. Ann is a very talented seamstress, although I’m not sure if that is […]
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 […]
Grain Sacks Used 10 Ways
I love grain sacks. I use them everywhere I can. This isn’t even all of them, but I wanted to reveal all of these projects here in one post. Ready? Here we go! 1. I used grain sacks to reupholster these French bergere chairs. The back with the blue stripes is vintage grain sack fabric. […]
