Last week I was visiting my favorite thrift shop to pick up a few books for a new project. Instead, I brought home a vintage settee. A Sweet Settee That Cuts The Mustard A Sweet Settee That Cuts The Mustard They were literally unloading this gem off of the delivery truck. I followed the men into the store and immediately took a picture with my phone and sent it to Mr. Décor with this message. “I know you’re not overly enthusiastic about watching tv in the wing chairs. What about this? It’s ... View the Post
Hi Ya
The day started out in the school office. Sweet Boy and I like to make sure that the administrative ladies know we love them. Hi Ya! The 4th graders were enjoying the Great Pumpkin Caper. Pumpkins were weighed and measured. Ridges on the pumpkin had to be counted. Then the pumpkin had to be scooped out and every single seed counted. The kids really enjoyed the slimy goodness. I then had lunch with Lady Gaga (aka The Fashionista). Of course, every Ga Ga needs a Little ... View the Post
The Tale of a House in Spitalfields England
Happy Halloween my dear friends! Today I am going to tell you The Tale of a House in Spitalfields England. The Tale of a House in Spitalfields England Dennis Severs' home is located in London. It is high on my bucket list of places to visit. It is an enchanting Georgian terraced home located at 18 Folgate Street Spitalfields, London, England. Spitalfields is located in the East End area of London. Beginning in 1685 several French refugees settled in the area after receiving the Edict ... View the Post
Paper Rosettes
In Monday’s post I shared with you that I had covered up a decorating faux pas with a paper rosette. The Paper Rosettes are so fun and take just minutes to make. Supplies and Tutorial You will need: Three pages from a book. (For the rosettes I’ve shown it was an average sized paperback.) A hot glue gun (Although you could use regular glue and a clothespin to hold the pages in place while drying.) A bone folder (To help create a crisp crease/fold.) You can purchase bone folders at any ... View the Post
A Spooktacular Setting
I don’t think I have ever blogged about my neighborhood during Halloween. We are blessed to live in a cul ~ de ~ sac of kindness. Phyllis always sets up a candy station in her front yard first. Ponce plays music all night long and Alan delivers refreshments via a wagon and a cooler. It’s so much fun that my kids actually prefer to remain in “the circle” and pass out candy then go begging for it door to door. Every year I make a little something special for the neighborhood kids. (Click HERE for ... View the Post
Atlantic~Pacific Monogram Necklace Knockoff
One of my very favorite fashion blogs to read is Atlantic~Pacific. I adore Blair’s style. She has a seemingly effortless, but very elegant, way of putting pieces together. I love how she wears jewelry. So I created an Atlantic~Pacific Monogram Necklace Knockoff. Atlantic~Pacific Monogram Necklace Knockoff Often her outfits are things that I myself would never think to pair. But I am so inspired by her creativity. After reading her blog for awhile you begin to notice how she ... View the Post
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