This is one of my very, very favorite projects. I converted this French crib to a settee. I had already converted two cribs before to settees, HERE and HERE. This one is a bit different This one is an antique also, but it is FRENCH, so the dimensions are different. The other cribs I was […]
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Farmhouse French Friday Tip 7
Today’s tip is something I’m excited about. Well, I’m excited about all of the Farmhouse French Friday tips. These are the details I adore and add over and over again in design. There are certain elements I am just drawn to. Today we’re talking about silver. It can be sterling or silver plate, or maybe […]
Mountain House Bedroom
When I change things around I give away and sell some things and keep other things set aside. I liked this bedding, but when we got the new bedding for our farm bedroom, this bedding went in the closet. This was the new bedding we got for our bedroom. You can see what a difference […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 6
This is Friday so it’s time for a Farmhouse French Friday Tip 6. I just give one tip on how to give your home Farmhouse French goodness. Have you guessed what it is? A French mirror. I am looking for a mirror that is either French or maybe it’s not French but it has lots […]
5 Design Trends that aren’t going away
Have you heard the phrase the best time to buy real estate was 5 years ago? I like that because so often it is true. And the same goes for trends. Many people wait around and take their time deciding if they should hope on the new design trend. If you take too long, you […]
Mix and Match for a Simply Elegant Table
I think the theme for today is mix and match and layers for a lovely and unique table. I am delighted to join some friends for a tablescape event today. I started with an antique homespun linen sheet as my tablecloth. They are rustic and usually have a seam straight down the center. Then […]
Setting up the Mountains Living Room
I thought it was time for another mountain house post. Here is the living room as it was when we moved in. I know some of you were unhappy with the asymmetrical room, but there was some method to the madness on the architect’s part. The fireplace is on the ‘living room’ side of the room, […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 5
It’s time for my Farmhouse French Friday Tip. So this isn’t something I talk about a lot, but it’s something that I adore very much. I love seeing portraits in a home. It gives it a sense of warmth and I like to think about that person in the portrait and what their lives must […]