I found this darling dining set in an unloved corner of Goodwill. It was just what a client was looking for. It was a well built mid century set made of maple by Mainewoods furniture. All of the pieces received a good scrubbing and light sanding. Other than one area on the tabletop that needed a bit of wood filler, it was in amazing shape. I always begin by painting my pieces up side down. Then I give them a day…or two depending on my schedule… to dry before flipping them over to ... View the Post
The Place of the Red Willow
Taos Pueblo is considered to be the oldest continuously habited community in the United States. The Native American tribe of the Pueblo people have lived here for 1000 years. It is The Place of the Red Willow. PLEASE READ: Before going any further, with respect for the Pueblo people, I please ask that you do not “pin”, copy, save or try to sell any of the photos in this post. It is a requirement of the heritage site that one must pay for the right to photograph the village (which I did ... View the Post
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue~ A Beautiful French Town Filled With Antiques
We began our day trip to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue fairly early. This is a good idea when attending antique markets so that you can get there before the good stuff is gone. First, a quick trip to Madame Giuseppi’s patisserie (bakery) in Plan d’Orgon to pick up the worlds best sweet bread and espresso to get our motor’s running. This charming town nestled upon the banks of the Sorgue river hosts a traditional food market as well as an antique market almost every Sunday. It is also famous for its ... View the Post
Considering Stripes On Walls
I love stripes on walls. I love horizontal stripes.I like vertical stripes. I like striped walls in offices. I think they look great in reading nooks. As well as in wee closets. They are even better in bathrooms.When done right, they can look fabulous on ceilings. Right before we moved from Phoenix I found a bedspread for Sweet Guys room that he liked.You may remember I had just used some Rit dye on some bedding we already had for a temporary solution. But he loves stripes and the price was ... View the Post
The Miraculous Staircase
If all is going well the Fashionista and I (plus Rudi and Franz the doxies) are driving through the great state of Texas by now. We hope to reach Fort Worth by sundown tonight. When I began planning our travel route I remembered that I had never written about the gorgeous church we had visited while in Santa Fe two years ago. Today I was ready to share this miracle. The Loretta Chapel is a former Roman Catholic church and now a museum and wedding chapel. In 1827 the archbishop of Santa Fe, ... View the Post
A Texodus Party and a Festive Party Favor
As you read this the Fashionista and I are probably driving across New Mexico with two travel loving dachshunds in the backseat :) Mr. Décor and Sweet Guy went ahead of us in a separate car. Recently, my marvelous friend Marty arranged a going away luncheon for us that was truly magical. She also made me a darling photo album of all of our precious times together AND brought me the pretty white statement necklace I am wearing in all the shots. Many of my dear friends came to wish us ... View the Post
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