Recently I showed you this gorgeous artwork in my home, CLICK HERE. Some of you asked about where you could buy it. I’ve been working with the artist to see if I could offer it to you here, and now I can! Here is the information if you would like to purchase one for yourself. I […]
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Outdoor Dining in Country French Style
I’m joining 4 other bloggers today for my monthly country French event, and today’s topic is outdoor dining. When I think of dining in French style, I’m reminded of a trip to Provence, where we often enjoyed leisurely meals out of doors. And when we went to Italy just a few short weeks ago, […]
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 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 a Table in the Bath
I decided I needed a table by my bath tub to hold soaps, wash cloths and flowers. Yes I know it’s a luxury item, but I thought ‘why not?’ This table came from an antique store, but it was not very expensive. It feels so special to have this little table in my bath. I […]
Furniture Pediment used a New Way
Previously I showed you how I used a pediment as art in the bathroom, and today I’ve got another pediment. Yes I love antiques and try to use even pieces of furniture whenever I can. I’ve had this piece for a long time. I got it at the auction years ago. It came home with […]
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 […]