It’s been awhile since I featured a design style post. I LOVE writing these posts~ sharing wonderful information, historical backgrounds and above all gorgeous, inspirational eye candy. My goal is to hopefully feature more posts of this nature in the future. As always it is just a matter of finding the time they take to assemble. Today let's look at British Campaign Style. British Campaign Style Campaign furniture has been in use by traveling armies all the way back to Julius Cesar. Napoleon ... View the Post
New Scalloped Linen Valances for the Master Bathroom
I hesitated to share these scalloped valances I made for our master bathroom. They were my very first attempt at scallops and I think my last. But, life isn’t perfect and it’s good to have a reality check every now and again. New Scalloped Linen Valances for the Master Bathroom My bathroom windows have only had blinds hanging up for the past year while I decided what type of window coverings I wanted. The bathroom is a bit tricky in that there is no actual door to the bathroom, just an ... View the Post
A French Footstool Receives a Slipcovered Makeover
Last year there was a furniture store that was going out of business. As soon as I spied this reproduction Louis XVI stool I could not get it paid for fast enough. It was the perfect size for my bathroom vanity. But I didn't love the polyester upholstery. So, it was time that A French Footstool Receives a Slipcovered Makeover. A French Footstool Receives a Slipcovered Makeover This photo is a good actual representation of the pale green damask fabric that it is upholstered in as well as ... View the Post
Love Letters, Pearls and Ribbon
Recently I was walking through Hobby Lobby and spied the prettiest wooden pedestal. It was a bit pricey, even with a coupon, but I just KNEW it would fit the large glass cloche I had made several years ago perfectly. So, into the cart, it went. I had an idea to combine Love Letters, Pearls and Ribbon. Love Letters, Pearls and Ribbon I knew exactly what I wanted to put into the cloche. My friend Kathy had inspired me. Kathy had used rolled up wrapping paper to decorate her cloche. I ... View the Post
Victorian Valentine Tablescape
I recently spent an afternoon pulling out my best china, crystal and, silverware. The tablecloth and napkins were freshly pressed. All of this was done with love in my heart and the desire to capture a bit of romance from days gone by. Here is the Victorian Valentine Tablescape. Victorian Valentine Tablescape The Victorian Era was the height of decorum and etiquette. A well schooled hostess would know the proper placement of a vast array of serving utensils, dishes, cutlery, and ... View the Post
Valentine Cupcake Cloche
Last Friday I attended a ladies luncheon. I showed up with a tray of treats that made all of my friends very happy. Here is how to make a Valentine Cupcake Cloche. Valentine Cupcake Cloche Believe it or not this craft took me less than 15 minutes to create. You might remember in December of 2012 when I created the Winter Wonderland Cloche Ornaments. I still had several of the plastic wine glasses that had had their stems removed by Mr. Décor and his band saw. I have been in major craft ... View the Post
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