Today I have a fun French event and I hope you will enjoy it. I have teamed up with 4 French blogs to bring you the best in Country French design. Today our topic is Our favorite ways to add French style to a room. We will each be sharing our ideas on how […]
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Ceiling Tile Artwork
Did you notice my new artwork above my bed? Want to see the before? The basket is okay, but too small. I needed something bigger and more impressive over this king-size bed. I needed a B-I-G statement piece on the wall. (sponsored post) My partner, American Tin Ceiling Tile, provided me with these […]
So-so Sewing Cabinet Update
This is where the magic happens. I have had this sewing cabinet since we got married. A friend of the family showed me about 5 items in her home and let me chose which one I wanted. I chose this Ethan Allen sewing cabinet. It’s got room for my sewing machine when it isn’t in […]
Why I Blog (3 Years and Counting)
I started this little blog 3 years ago on March 8, 2011. What I knew about blogs and blogging back then could have fit on my thumb, oh wait, my pinky finger. All I knew is that I wanted to share my love of design with other like-minded people. I knew that many of the […]
Working with Small Spaces – Kitchenette
Today I’m showing you the guest quarters kitchenette. Let’s look at the details here. First let me say I tried to keep it charming, while staying on budget. The cabinetry was made on site, and is similar than the cabinetry in the main house. Here I went with quartzite counter-tops. What I am told is […]
3 Dining Alfresco Ideas
When the weather is warm, we love to take our meals outdoors on the back porch. With the breeze, the fresh air, and the expansive vistas, it’s the place to be. While it may still be chilly where you are, I thought it would be fun to look at some ideas for outdoor dining. Here […]
Ikea Bookcase turned Cottage-style Craft Storage
I’ve been talking about our new guest quarters for awhile now, but these are the first glimpses of what I have been doing there. It’s a hodge podge of things from our old city house that didn’t make the cut into the new house. The new quarters will be a place for guests to […]
Sources for French Farmhouse Style
I get questions about where to buy things in my home all of the time. That’s why it was so much fun pulling this collection together for Joss and Main. Come on, let’s take a look at some of the items that will help you achieve French farmhouse style in your home. (I was compensated […]