Feeling Patriotic and seeking some holiday spirit, I went on a red, white and blue mission. These crocheted edged linen napkins from Wisteria are so cute. They come in white too. Feeling Patriotic I could definitely recline upon these outdoor pillows from Garnet Hill. Wouldn't it be fun to start the day with this darling mug from Cath Kidston? These bed linens from Horchow would be so cute in a boys or guest bedroom. I love vintage enamelware. If you haven't had any luck at ... View the Post
Heirlooms and Art Swaps
For the past month, Miss Sandy of Quill Cottage has been hosting a blog~a~thon and a three-part art swap entitled "I Remember Laura".The final installment requests that we share our cherished family Heirlooms and Art Swaps. Heirlooms and Art Swaps In keeping with the theme, I thought I would show a set of six silver teaspoons that were given to my great-grandfather, Andrew Jackson Ingalls and his bride, Emma on the day of their wedding from my great~great grandfather, Lansford James Ingalls ... View the Post
Antique Quilts
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