How Will You Celebrate Thanksgiving? Will it look something like this? How Will You Celebrate I was raised celebrating Thanksgiving day fairly traditionally. We would begin the day watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, followed by football. As the last of eight kids, our 20 ft table practically groaned from the weight of the turkey and all the trimmings. "Freedom From Want" by Norman Rockwell I've even been to Plymouth Rock and of course heard the story of the first ... View the Post
Thanksgiving Naturally
Have you decided how you are going to set your Thanksgiving table? The elements for a naturally beautiful table might just be found in your own backyard. Thanksgiving Naturally. Thanksgiving Naturally I love this simple centerpiece that starts with a wire basket. Begin with a bit of florist foam and cover it with moss, make sure to dampen it, but not saturate it. Add a few roses, bittersweet and sunflowers then fill in the spaces with artichokes and gourds. Bittersweet can be ... View the Post
What Is Your Current Color Palette Friday Freebie
What Is Your Current Color Palette Friday Freebie? I am currently loving a seafoam, creme and brown color palette. It has now made its way into a few crafts that I have been working on for Christmas. Having signed up for a few vintage swaps and also wanting to heartfully give this season I have created a few journals. Each is a little different from the next. What Is Your Current Color Palette Friday Freebie I began with a 50 cent black and white hardbound college journal purchased in the ... View the Post
Arts and Crafts Interiors
Arts and Crafts Interiors. The Arts and Crafts movement began in the late 19th century. It was brought about by the thoughts of John Ruskin and William Crane who supported social reform. They believed that good design was linked to a good society. Their thinking influenced designer William Morris. An exterior photo of his home The Red House was shown in last Monday's post on Arts and Crafts exteriors. Arts and Crafts Interiors Everything in The Red House was handcrafted. A beautiful wooden ... View the Post
The Gamble House Exterior Arts and Crafts
The Gamble House was built in 1908 by brothers Charles S. Green and Henry M. Greene. It has been recognized as a true showcase representing the best of the Arts and Crafts movement in America. The Gamble House Exterior Arts and Crafts. The founder of the Arts and Crafts movement was William Morris. Morris, born in England in 1834, created the Arts and Crafts movement in response to his dissatisfaction with mass-produced goods so prevalent in the Victorian Era. A true Renaissance man, he ... View the Post
Little Old Lady from Pasadena Friday Freebie
It was a perfect day in Pasadena last Saturday. I arrived in the morning at the Gamble House to ensure that I would be able to purchase a ticket to view the home. While waiting for my tour to start I decided I would take the advice of Joni from Cote de Texas and do a walk by of neighborhood homes. Little Old Lady from Pasadena Friday Freebie. Little Old Lady from Pasadena Friday Freebie I love how this bright red door just pops against this grey exterior with white and black ... View the Post
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