For all the grandeur that the Palace of Versailles has to offer there is something much more quaint and rustic, that appeals to my beauty-seeking soul. It is Marie Antoinette's Hamlet. The Norman-styled Hamlet, Hameau de la Reine, was designed by architect Richard Mique for Marie Antoinette between 1873 and 1787. It was a place for her to escape the daily rigors of court life. Marie Antoinette's Hamlet There are a total of eleven houses that surround the big lake. Five of ... View the Post
Springtime Banner Tutorial
I had a wonderful weekend. Did you? Yesterday was perfection in that I spent time with my family and crafted a bit of sweet springtime to decorate our home. Here is a Springtime Banner Tutorial. Springtime Banner Tutorial I gathered up a few pieces of scrapbook paper (a combination of Foof A La and Martha Stewart) and ribbon in a yummy pink and green palette to make a banner. I decided I wanted my banner to spell “SPRING” and embellished a few scrapbooking letters with Stickles glitter ... View the Post
Makeover Monday Decorating with Vintage Linens
Back in January, I talked about the progress that I was making in redecorating my office. My side of the road chairs had received slipcovers and a repurposed luggage rack and tray made for a grand side table. Makeover Monday Decorating with Vintage Linens. Makeover Monday Decorating with Vintage Linens I had a few things left to finish. The first being that my office assistant likes to stay close to me. However, due to dachshund back issues, he needed a wee bit of help climbing onto “his” ... View the Post
Rainbows End Tablescape Happy St. Patrick’s Day
My longtime readers know how much I adore St. Patrick’s Day. In years past I have written several Irish themed posts which can be found in the March archives on the sidebar. A post I originally wrote in March 2008 on Thatched Roof Cottages continues to get several hits each week. Please enjoy this Rainbows End Tablescape Happy St. Patrick’s Day post. Rainbows End Tablescape Happy St. Patrick’s Day For this year's St. Patrick’s Day tablescape I wanted to create a setting which one might ... View the Post
Makeover Monday Fish, Chips and Pints
Welcome to Makeover Monday Fish, chips and pints. For those of you who have been blessed to meet Mr. Décor in person then you know he has a fantastic sense of humor and loves practical jokes. One thing that is no joke is his love for the old country~ he wears the tartan of Clan Gunn proudly. Makeover Monday Fish, Chips and Pints As with most men who have tablescape artist wives, Mr. Décor generally says very little when he comes home to cupboards torn apart when I am making an effort to ... View the Post
Cream Puff Disaster and Cute Valentine Tutorial
Given your delight in reading about embarrassing stories I thought I would share my recent Long Beach Flea Market adventures. I also have a fantastically cute tutorial for you at the end of the post too. Cream Puff Disaster and Cute Valentine Tutorial. Cream Puff Disaster and Cute Valentine Tutorial The day began last Sunday at 3:3o am. The simple booth had been transformed into a sea of pink frothy loveliness. Soon after Kymberley Fraser of A Beautiful Mess Home came by. The delightful ... View the Post
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