Yes I’ve just put a table in the closet. I know it sounds… wrong. But this is a big closet and there’s no place to put a suitcase when you are packing, or to fold clothes, well you get the point. So I got a desk for in here. I’ll show you the photo of […]
Archives for July 2014
French Fabrics 8 Tips
Today’s French event is about French fabrics. So how can you give your home a French accent using fabric? NOTE: Most traditional French fabrics are vibrant and colorful, but today I’m talking more about how to give your home a French feel using neutral fabrics. Go to the blogs mentioned at the end […]
7 Ways to Add Summer Style
I am really excited to have Jennifer from Town and Country Living sharing ways to add summer style to your home. I love her style and asked her to share some of her wonderful ideas with us today. Lots of great ideas here and you get to see her beautiful home! Hi Everyone! […]
Artwork that won’t Break the Bank
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 […]
Blue Rug for the Dining Room
Do rooms in your home evolve over time? Mine too. Of course being a design blogger, means I am changing something every week. (Oddly enough, that works for me.) So here is another update on the dining room. I’ve added a new blue rug. I’ve also ordered a new table, but it isn’t here yet, […]
Antique French Clocks and Buying Old Things
I love French clocks. So I found this antique clock in Round Top, but it didn’t have any of the insides in it, meaning it is no longer functional. Did that keep me from buying it? Of course not. I just like it ’cause it’s pretty any way. My rules for buying old stuff: […]
Adding a Ruffle
Yes I thought I was done with these slipcovers, but apparently I wasn’t. Can you see how the sofa didn’t have a ruffle on it like the settees? Well, when I made the slipcovers we lived in the other house. The back of the sofa faced a wall, and you really didn’t notice […]
6 Ways to Use Bottles in Decor
I’m talking bottles today. Seriously they can add a lot of charm to a home, and unlike some collectibles, they are still fairly inexpensive. These bottles are very old, but I didn’t pay a lot for them. (I can’t remember the price, but it was reasonable.) They are all handmade, so each one is different. […]