Divine Dressing Tables. I have always loved the idea of dressing tables. I am sure this stems from my love of old movies from the 1930's in which Hollywood embraced the Deco period to its fullest and always seemed to feature at least one starlet preparing for a night on the town. This dressing table lives in the home of Annie Brahler. I wish it lived in mine. Don't you just love the Victorian bustle effect of the skirt? Divine Dressing Tables This is a simple, yet a stunning look at a ... View the Post
Adoring Annie Brahler’s Romantic Decor
I absolutely adore the style of Annie Brahler Smith. She is the owner of Euro Trash. Mrs. Brahler has been featured in many magazines such as Country Living. Adoring Annie Brahler's Romantic Decor. Adoring Annie Brahler's Romantic Decor The dressmaker details on her slipcovered dining chairs are just delicious. A dream boudoir for a young girl. She is lucky enough to live in a Beaux Art style home. It has fantastic architectural features such as this archway in her ... View the Post
Clothing As Art
The Whitaker~Augusta Auction Co. is holding an auction on May 9th and 10th in New Hope, PA. This famed auction house was also responsible for the Tasha Tudor auction that was featured in the November/December 2007 issue of Victoria. Let's enjoy Clothing As Art. Clothing As Art Some of you may be thinking, "This is a design blog, why is she featuring antique clothing?" First and foremost, I just love antique and vintage linens and clothing. Secondly, it is hard not to appreciate the intricate ... View the Post
The Next Jackson Pollock
Hello friends! As you may know, many schools have had to discontinue art due to budget cuts. This saddens me deeply. As a girl, art period was always my favorite time of the day. I have no doubt that it contributed immensely to my chosen profession of interior design. In Arizona, they have a program called Art Masterpiece which provides parents the opportunity to present art to their children's class. I didn't hesitate to volunteer. The biggest challenge for me is coming up with projects ... View the Post
Rose Bowl Treasures
Sunday was a wonderful day at the Rose Bowl flea market. We arrived a little after 8 am and it was already hot, hot, hot! Perhaps you would like to see the Rose Bowl Treasures. My friend T was laughing about my cart, but in a short matter of time, she was helping me fill it up. I was excited to find a terrific barkcloth liner for the cart. I have been thinking about sewing one up for ages, but have not had the time. Rose Bowl Treasures The vendors had an assortment of things to ... View the Post
Before and After Pictures
I have always loved looking at Before and After Pictures. I imagine this is because it provides inspiration and ideas of what can be done. The photos below are from a project I have been working on for over a year. As with any renovation, there has been surprises and challenges. Before and After Pictures 1. Kitchen~In the before picture of the kitchen, you will notice that the design called for an entire bank of cabinets to be removed. This really opened up space. Other cabinets were added ... View the Post