About three years ago I had seen a darling apron made from vintage pillowcases. I put the image into my style file and there it sat until this last weekend. Here is a Vintage Pillowcase Apron Tutorial. Vintage Pillowcase Apron Tutorial In cleaning out my sewing closet I came across my great grandmother's handiwork and decided that there would never be a better time than the present to create my own apron. I decided to videotape my efforts so that I could create a tutorial for you. If you ... View the Post
Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet
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
A Garden Home Make It Right
Last March I went on a self-guided walking tour of the Garden District in New Orleans. The weather was just perfect to admire such lovely homes. A Garden Home Make It Right. A Garden Home Make It Right The area was developed between 1832 ~ 1900 for wealthy Americans who didn’t want to reside in the French Quarter with the Creoles. It was originally laid out with only a few houses per street, each home was surrounded by a large garden, which went on to give the district its ... View the Post
Trick or treaters beware
Although I am still locked in the torture chamber until the end of the semester my kindly assistant Igor knew I would want to participate in A Fanciful Twist's Hauntingly Magical Celebration. Trick or treaters beware. Trick or treaters beware If you plan on taking the kiddo's out to beg for candy, there are a few places that you may want to steer clear of. This seemingly charming Dutch Colonial is located at 112 Ocean Avenue...in AMITYVILLE, NY. In the center of Louisville, ... View the Post
If life was a fairytale
If life was a fairytale the world would contain yellow brick roads, emerald cities, and tremendous rainbows. Oh if only If life was a fairytale. If life was a fairytale But alas, life is not a fairytale. Like Dorothy, I am in the midst of a long journey. I know who the great and powerful OZ is and there are so many other things that also want to be a priority in my life. Such as my wonderful partner on this journey who has the most amazing brain. Then there are the munchkins. My own ... View the Post
Labor day a tribute to workers through art
Labor Day is a holiday often thought of as the last day of summer vacation. The time to put away the white shoes, pack a picnic, and enjoy a day outdoors away from work. Every day I am blessed by someone working somewhere. Many of my favorite paintings are images of everyday people hard at work. Labor day a tribute to workers through art. For the teachers, I love "The Naughty Schoolchildren" by French artist Theophile Emmanuel Duverger. Labor day a tribute to workers through ... View the Post