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 […]
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Another Fabulous New Kitchen
Can you imagine having this view from your kitchen? I know one happy couple that does. On the other side of the fireplace is the living room. I love this two-way fireplace! Of course they selected a farmhouse sink similar to mine. Good choice!! The island is painted a gray to […]
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 […]
Spring Tablescape
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, […]
Easter is here
I hope you are having a joy-filled Easter! On this special day I thought I would share a gorgeous work of art with you from my friend and artist Linda Shobe. You have probably guessed the significance of the painting, but let me share with you what Linda said about it. This piece is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guest Quarters Full Reveal
So I’m finally showing the rest of the guest quarters today. You saw the kitchenette here, the craft corner here, and here. and the bathroom here, and now we are going to move onto the rest of the quarters. Tucked in a corner, I’ve got a queen size bed. This is really more […]