I recently received a call from my daughter who said, “Mom I have found my style!” She then directed me to Google to view some images and I said “Oh nice, your style is Hollywood Regency.” I began to talk about how the Hollywood Regency interior design style had been around for many years and was enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Her reply was, “Mom, please write a blog post and explain it all. In beautiful detail.” So here is Day 9 Hollywood Regency Style. Day 9 Hollywood Regency ... View the Post
Day 8 British Colonial Style
My children are home on fall break this week so I hope you will enjoy this post on British Colonial Design that originally ran on July 18, 2008. I have updated information and provided a few new photos for Day 8 British Colonial Style. A reader recently requested a post on British Colonial Style and Decor. She is currently in the midst of redecorating her home and wanted a few ideas. Day 8 British Colonial Style If you are a regular reader of my blog you may be aware that I like ... View the Post
Day 2 Cabin Style
Welcome to Day 2 of 31 Days of Décor To Adore. I imagine that most of my regular readers (aka Adorable People) thought I would kick off this series with a form of French style. That style will be coming, but given that it is fall and my thoughts have turned to cozy and comfortable nesting I could think of nothing better than Day 2 Cabin Style. Now as rustic and charming as you might think this image of a tin-roofed cabin propped up on cinder blocks, with a protruding rusted stovepipe ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee The Finale
Three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee The Finale. Hip, Hip, Hooray! Diamond Jubilee The Finale On Monday 10,000 lucky ticket holders and 2,000 VIP guests enjoyed a picnic in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. This event was attended by a few of the younger royals. Princess Beatrice wore a bright Erdem print while Princess Eugenie looked lovely in a red frock that suited her hourglass shape. Diamond Jubilee Concert This was followed by a star-studded Diamond ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen
On Saturday morning I awoke early to decorate our breakfast table for the Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen celebration. Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen The centerpiece featured a vintage biscuit tin celebrating the Queen’s 1952 coronation. I found it last summer at the Rose Bowl Flea Market for $2.50. The red roses and blue bachelor buttons came from the Fresh & Easy clearance bin ~ $2.00. The white peonies were a bit more at $7, but their lovely fragrance was ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth
This weekend marks the Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth celebrating her 60 years on the throne. Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth There has been only one other monarch who celebrated a Diamond Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth’s great great grandmother, Queen Victoria. The year was 1897. Even if you are not a Royal enthusiast, this is history in the making. I know it will never happen again in my lifetime nor that of my children. Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born on April 21, 1926. ... View the Post