Cindy from My Romantic Home is hosting Our Favorite Things. Favorite Things Cindy thought it would be fun to see favorite collections, vignettes, or one big item. It has to be a material thing, not a person. (I smiled at that.) This was a challenge for me. I am very blessed to have many, many favorite things. My favorite things also change from day to day. But hands down the item that I have loved for several years now, and it continues to be a favorite, is our antique Belgian China ... View the Post
Let’s Go Shopping
I am off doing a bit of research for a few upcoming historical decor posts that you all seem to like so well. In the meantime, I have left a post of a few of my favorite websites for you to peruse. Let's Go Shopping. Let's Go Shopping First up is Bell'occhio. I have been to this wonderful shop that is located in the heart of one of my favorite cities, San Francisco. They carry a wide range of things such as these Happy Hampers. I love this teacup. There could be endless gift ideas ... View the Post
Curbside Creativity Inspired By Spray Paint
Curbside Creativity Inspired By Spray Paint. Once a month we have a bulk curbside pickup in our neighborhood. I'll admit that I stalk other peoples piles of trash. If I see something I like I usually knock on the door and ask if it is ok if I take it. I have never had anyone tell me "No". The up side is that my neighbors will now often ask, "Do you want this?" before they toss it. This is probably because they don't want to hear me talk about the benefits of Freecycle again. Hey, it's not easy ... View the Post
Oh Deer!
Oh, Deer! I love the use of deer in decor. Oh, Deer! I am not referring to the faux deer heads that graced many a wall last year in an effort to be cool and hip. Nor am I speaking about the "welcome to the cabin" look of the antler chandelier. If that is your thing you can go here. No, I am talking about the sweet as saccharin deer. Pure kitsch. Like Deery Lou from Sanrio. Or this darling pillow from Basic French. Now you can't have it everywhere. Just an accent piece ... View the Post
Feeling Patriotic
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