The delightful Miss Sandy from Quill Cottage is hosting an "I remember Laura" Blog~A~Thon. If any of you are Laura Ingalls Wilder fans, this month-long event is not to be missed. Over the entire month of June, there will be an art swap consisting of four different projects. Each Monday will introduce a week-long feature of a special "Little House" memory. Today's feature is Antique Quilts. Antique Quilts This week the "I remember Laura" Blog~ A~Thon is focusing on quilts. The ... View the Post
Secrets About Slipcovers
Secrets About Slipcovers. When I see images of all white rooms filled with inviting looking furniture covered with washable slipcovers that feature such lovely dressmaker details my heart just sighs. Country Living Magazine regularly features such delectable eye candy. Sigh..., love, sigh..., love, sigh..., love. The living room above belongs to Lauren Ross. This decorator has four children. How is that possible? What is her secret? This blue and white palette is so soothing. But do ... View the Post
Interiors Fit for a Queen Marie Antoinette
I first fell in love with Marie Antoinette's style several winters ago while visiting the Palace of Versailles. Here is Interiors Fit for a Queen Marie Antoinette. If you are going to Paris before June 30th, 2008 try to visit the Galeries Nationales DU Grand Palais. The museum is holding a Marie Antoinette exhibit of over 300 works including paintings, sculptures, and objets d'art.For those of you remaining stateside, come live her life vicariously with me. A favorite painting ... View the Post
Birds of a Feather Decorate Together
Birds of a Feather Decorate Together. This morning I awoke to the sounds of quacking. The Gunn swimming pool had become Lac du duck. This sighting reminded me of the bird and nest trend and I decided to see what I could find. Birds of a Feather Decorate Together There is, of course, the classic Harry Bertoia bird chair and ottoman. It is available in several color choices that you can view on Knoll. I think....pink. Wouldn't this fabric be great as drapes? It is in petal at Robert ... View the Post
All Things Nautical And Nice In Decor
All Things Nautical And Nice In Decor.Tomorrow I am embarking on a journey with my husband to celebrate our upcoming 10th wedding anniversary. Yes, the love boat soon will be making another run! We will be cruising to Key West and Cozumel, Mexico. It is our first child-free vacation since the honeymoon. How excited do you think we are? All Things Nautical And Nice In Decor Yesterday was spent having my hair cut and hi-lighted, a much-needed mani-pedi, long overdue facial and unruly ... View the Post
Out Of The Box Decorating
My husband and I are in the midst of trying to get our six-year-old, Sweet Boy, to move out of our bathroom and share a bathroom with his sister. Neither sibling was thrilled with this idea so I thought if I added some Out Of The Box Decorating to the room they would be a bit more excited. Out Of The Box Decorating In a surge of creativity overload, I grabbed some wired ribbon that had great natural texture. It is made by Chintz & Company. I began shaping and stapling the ribbon to the ... View the Post