My 50th post! I can hardly believe it. This occasion calls for Gilt, Gold Leaf, and Ormolu! Gilt, Gold Leaf, and Ormolu This 18th century Louis XVI chair features carved giltwood and its original Aubusson tapestry upholstery. A perfect perch for springtime. These 19th-century French apothecary jars are made of porcelain and feature gilt on the finials and border. This beautiful azure Louis XV desk with gilded molding makes my heart beat a little faster. Gold leaf can also be ... View the Post
Over The River and Through The Woods
Yes, indeed I traveled Over The River and Through The Woods to arrive at my Grandmother's home. She is near Grand Rapids. Judy Garland fans know that this is the birthplace of the beloved "Dorothy". It is a lovely spot in America if you ever get the chance to visit. Here are my lovely grandmother and I. She has the sweetest twinkling blue eyes. Over The River and Through The Woods This picture is one of my favorites. It hangs over my grandmother's sofa. She acquired this picture when ... View the Post
Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father's Day! to the man with the gentlest hands that I have ever known. Happy Father's Day! A man who is always willing to dress up in one costume or another to please the family. A guy who dons matching father and son ensembles without complaint. A father who is the number one supporter of dreams. A dad who forgives the dog for eating things he shouldn't. A guy who truly is the life of the party. A gentleman willing to go to the ends of the earth if required. ... View the Post
Children’s Bedrooms
Although I am currently in Minnesota visiting my grandmother, the new future post option has allowed me to write a few posts ahead of time, to include, Children's Bedrooms. I will return to answer any comments on Monday the 16th. During the week of Mother's Day, I featured oh so lovely nurseries. To celebrate Father's Day I thought a few pictures from older children rooms would be a nice sequel. This pink confection of a room was designed by Candice Olsen. I could sleep here. Children's ... View the Post
A Love of Buttons and Tufted Furniture
I grew up in a small town with one fabric store, Hart's Fabrics on Plumas Street. Near the register in Hart's was an old iron claw foot tub that was filled with buttons. Hundreds of thousands of buttons in every style, shape, and color imaginable. When I was really small I would crawl into the tub and bury myself in the buttons. As I got older I was content to select 5-10 of the prettiest buttons for purchase. I am sure that this led to A Love of Buttons and Tufted Furniture. A Love of ... View the Post
Antique Quilts
The delightful Miss Sandy from Quill Cottage is hosting an "I remember Laura" Blog~A~Thon. If any of you are Laura Ingalls Wilder fans, this month-long event is not to be missed. Over the entire month of June, there will be an art swap consisting of four different projects. Each Monday will introduce a week-long feature of a special "Little House" memory. Today's feature is Antique Quilts. Antique Quilts This week the "I remember Laura" Blog~ A~Thon is focusing on quilts. The ... View the Post
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