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
Gold Flatware
Gold Flatware. This morning I sit here writing to you while drinking my tea out of the loveliest of cups. Yesterday our postman brought me a package from Miss Sandy of Quill Cottage. I had won her most recent giveaway. Can I tell you what joy and memories this brought to me? Gold Flatware The package included a lovely plate with a Sevres porcelain image, and a delightful cup and saucer featuring a thatched roof cottage to remind me of my trips to England. There was also a small sweet ... 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: Purple Reign
Today is my darling daughter's birthday. She loves every perfect shade of purple. It seems that this season the design world does as well. Interiors: Purple Reign. Interiors: Purple Reign A perfect place for a princess to perch is this gorgeous chair and ottoman from Horchow. This interior was designed by Rhonda Luongo. I like to refer to this style as Moroccan roll. Fabulous shades for the spring are: Breathtaking and Awesome Violet by Sherwin ... View the Post
Breakfast At Tiffany’s Decor
Three cheers for Holly Golightly's style! Here is how to get Breakfast At Tiffany's Decor. Breakfast At Tiffany's Decor Like Holly, I just adore Tiffany's. Particularly the color of the little blue box. It is a fabulous spring shade. The actual Tiffany Blue color is copyrighted and available only to Tiffany's by Pantone Paint in shade 1837. Fun fact: this is also the year Tiffany's opened for business. A close match can also be found at Sherwin Williams in Spa and Benjamin Moore ... View the Post