When I recently traveled to California I spent a few days in the Gold Country. I stayed at Nine Gables. Plymouth The visit was specifically to the area of Plymouth a small town founded during the gold rush years. It has a main street of buildings that feature various lovely patinas. Many of structures have been revitalized. This gem still awaits such a transformation. Nine Gables Afterward, I loved entering the gates at the Nine Gables Winery. There is a tasting room as ... View the Post
Make Your Own Patchwork Napkins With Pizazz
Last week on my fall tour I shared a tablecloth and set of napkins that I had recently made. Here is how to Make Your Own Patchwork Napkins With Pizazz. There was also a post featuring a DIY tiered tray. On the bottom shelf were some patchwork napkins. Make Your Own Patchwork Napkins With Pizazz But before we start the tutorial let’s go back in time a bit. Over the summer I entered Thistlewood Farms Sweet Tea Fabric Challenge. I was absolutely overjoyed when I learned my sailboat ... View the Post
I Made A Tiered Tray
I have wanted a tiered tray for quite some time. I Made A Tiered Tray This tiered tray was created for under $15. The Supplies For this project, you will need two trays of graduated sizes (HomeGoods), a wooden candlestick (Michaels) and 3 small mini wooden candleholders (Hobby Lobby). Remember to use your coupons! Remove any embellishments that you don’t want off of the tiered tray with scissors. Pull out the metal insert of the candlestick using a pair of pliers. Simply ... View the Post
Storybook Cottage Early Fall Home Tour 2016
Welcome to the Storybook Cottage Early Fall Home Tour 2016. I am so happy to be participating in the weeklong Fall Home Tours hosted by my dear friend Marty from A Stroll Thru Life. If you are stopping by after visiting Barbara’s gorgeous home at 21 Rosemary Lane I want to say that I am so glad that you are here. It is still quite warm in my neck of the woods so I’ve opted for cool colors and light neutrals for this early fall tour. Storybook Cottage Early Fall Home Tour 2016 The ... View the Post
Never Stop Learning
I hope to someday be old and wise. So I will Never Stop Learning. Never Stop Learning One of the best pieces of advice I ever received was from 92-year-old Grandma Jingles. She told me that she was proud of me for sticking with my education despite the many obstacles I had faced but that even once I earned my degree she hoped I would never stop learning. As she sat in her chair I looked at the side table stacked with the several medical journals she received each month. They had been ... View the Post
Gorgeous Antique Furniture and Accessories
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
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