Happy Hearts Day! I adore love in my mailbox. I recently participated in a Valentine Swap and boy did I receive tons of love in my mailbox! Happy Hearts Day My swap partner was the wonderful Julie of Cupcake DD. She is so talented and creative. The way she wrapped the packages of Valentines and candy was truly a gift in and of itself. The sweet candy box heart held something even better than chocolate. I adore my treasures, Julie! My box to her held vintage linens, ephemera, lace, ... View the Post
Like Sands Through The Plexi Glass
My friend T arrives today. I have been spending the past few days preparing a few things for her visit. One thing that she loves to do is relax in our Roman tub. I thought a container of bath salts would make for a happy invitation. Like Sands Through The Plexi Glass. Like Sands Through The Plexi Glass I purchased a carton of Epson salt in the pharmacy department of Wal Mart. The shatterproof plexiglass containers were found in the food storage section of the store. I already had the ... View the Post
A Bunting We Will Go
Over the weekend I sat down at my sewing machine to create a garland/ bunting/ banner for my guest room. My friend T arrives on Thursday for a visit and we will celebrate her birthday on Saturday so I thought a bunting would be a fun touch. A Bunting We Will Go. A Bunting We Will Go While making T’s bunting my thoughts turned to the Fashionista’s upcoming birthday. The theme of the party is “The Almost Famous Seventies Soiree”. Think vintage, denim and daisies coupled with fondue pots. Ah but ... View the Post
Adorable Valentine Day Ideas
Have you begun your preparations for Valentines Day? I am a wee bit behind because I am also prepping our guest room for my friend T's annual visit. She arrives on the 11th and will stay for five days. I started looking for Adorable Valentine Day Ideas. I do plan on placing some fresh roses by her bedside. Adorable Valentine Day Ideas We have also begun to address our Valentines, both handmade and store bought. (The pirate cards were found at Goodwill for $2.99. They are by Meri~Meri.) ... View the Post
Cute Valentine Crafts
Cute Valentine Crafts: I adore frothy decor confections for this, the most romantic of holidays. Cute Valentine Crafts Life may very well be like a box of chocolates and the empty containers can be just as sweet. Wielding a glue stick and a roll of crepe paper begin by just folding a pleat and gluing it down. Using the edge of the box top as your guide continue to do this 500 times. :) Then add lace and trim with a glue gun. Add some paper punched hearts and a bit of Valentine-themed ... View the Post
A Dorothy Draper Dream Lunch
The Fashionista and I recently went to lunch at Modern Steak. I was instantly struck by how Draperesque the decor was. Dorothy herself would have been happy to have dined here. It is as if the dazzling designer, Cathy Hayes, perhaps channeled Draper. A Dorothy Draper Dream Lunch The effervescent chandeliers have classic lines with a bubbly twist. I am saving this image in the personal style file of my mind. The chair finish looks like a silver leaf finish. Perhaps it could be recreated ... View the Post
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