I never tire of seeing glorious handcrafted treasures. It helps to train one's eye to truly quality workmanship. Gorgeous Antique Furniture and Accessories. Gorgeous Antique Furniture and Accessories This oak veneered French secrétaire was created as part of a set by Martin Carlin in 1775. It features a circular Sèvres porcelain inset painted by Jean-Jacques Pierre. The Hollandois shaped vases on top of the secrétaire were also Sèvres porcelain. For my 28th birthday, Mr. Decor took me ... View the Post
Love Remains
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Religious art is not my favorite. Gasp! Shock! Dismay! I know. But other Love Remains. “The Virgin and Child”, The Master of Klosterneuberg, c.1335 Masterpieces Certain works created during the Renaissance are, no doubt rightfully considered masterpieces. I am thankful to have seen a great many of these esteemed classics with my own eyes. Prior to the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, it was a commonly accepted belief that through ... View the Post
Favorite Men of the Getty
ey So many of you loved the Favorite Ladies of the Getty and inquired if there were any favorite gentlemen. I aim to please so here is Favorite Men of the Getty. This is The Ransom by John Everett Millais, circa 1860-1862. Millais is one of my favorites of the Pre- Raphaelite painters. Favorite Men of the Getty I adore the fact that Millais’ mother created the costumes for his models to wear. Even down to the sweet velvet slippers. (Don’t overlook the glistening ribbon created with a ... View the Post
Little House on the Prairie Fabric Pillowcases
Today I am sharing how to make Little House on the Prairie Fabric Pillowcases from the Mansfield line of fabric by Andover. The Little House Mansfield collection is 100% cotton and drapes beautifully. Little House on the Prairie Fabric Pillowcases Andover graciously sent me one yard each of (l-r) A-8253 -B, A-8254-BY, and A-8252-B. Fabric Measurements Each pillowcase shown is a standard queen-sized case which measures a finished total rectangle of 20" ... View the Post
Something Better
As I have started my last year in college I have begun to examine what my future plans might be. Where do I see myself? What direction am I going? In an attempt to forge a path a few months ago I applied to be a representative for a fabric company. In a nutshell, I was not selected and it was disappointing. But I chose to believe in Something Better. Because I have often learned that our heart's current desire is perhaps not the best long-term choice for us. Recently, through a series of ... View the Post
Favorite Ladies of the Getty
I have now begun my senior year in college. Yes, I just turned 48 on Saturday. #nevertoolate My emphasis of study is art history which was why I was so thrilled to recently visit The Getty. Here are a few of my Favorite Ladies of the Getty. Portrait of the Marquise de Miramon, née, Thérèse Feuillant, Jacques Joseph Tissot, c. 1866. Favorite Ladies of the Getty Tissot is one of my favorite French painters. He is a master of detail. Yet for all of the information available on this painting, ... View the Post
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