Oh, Deer! I love the use of deer in decor. Oh, Deer! I am not referring to the faux deer heads that graced many a wall last year in an effort to be cool and hip. Nor am I speaking about the "welcome to the cabin" look of the antler chandelier. If that is your thing you can go here. No, I am talking about the sweet as saccharin deer. Pure kitsch. Like Deery Lou from Sanrio. Or this darling pillow from Basic French. Now you can't have it everywhere. Just an accent piece ... View the Post
Creating a spa-like feel in your own home
On Sunday, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a fundraising event benefiting the Fresh Start Women's Foundation at the Aji Spa located on the ancient tribal lands of the Gila River Indian Community near Phoenix. I was so inspired to make some changes in my bathroom. This post is about Creating a spa-like feel in your own home. The art and architecture of the spa represent the Pima (Akimel O'otham) and Maricopa (Pee Posh) tribes. It was a beautiful location and the name ... View the Post
If friends were flowers, I’d pick you.
I am a lover of all things floral. In my closet is floral patterned clothing. I decorate with all things floral. On occasion, I have even been known to sugar a few organically grown flowers to decorate cupcakes. If friends were flowers, I'd pick you. If friends were flowers, I'd pick you. I believe whole heartily in blooming where you are planted. With each move, in every home I have lived in, I have planted bulbs, pretty annuals, and faithful perennials. Then I moved to the Phoenix area. ... View the Post
The Federal Style in Interiors
When our founding fathers began outlining our government they looked back towards the ancient democracies of Greece and Rome. After gaining Independence from England in 1776, political pride spilled over into architecture (discussed in the previous post) and into interiors as well. It was known as the Federal style which was popular from about 1780 until 1820. This post will cover The Federal Style in Interiors. The Federal Style in Interiors This neo classically based style had already become ... View the Post
Federal Architecture Celebrating Our Independence
Shortly after the Revolutionary War, Americans began to celebrate their Independence in almost every aspect of their lives. One of the most lasting forms of patriotism came in the form of Federal architecture. Federal Architecture Celebrating Our Independence. Before the war with England, many homes had been built in the Georgian style that honored the British monarchs, George I-IV. The new architecture, which was a variation of neo-classical design, came to be known as the Federal style, ... View the Post
Feeling Patriotic
Feeling Patriotic and seeking some holiday spirit, I went on a red, white and blue mission. These crocheted edged linen napkins from Wisteria are so cute. They come in white too. Feeling Patriotic I could definitely recline upon these outdoor pillows from Garnet Hill. Wouldn't it be fun to start the day with this darling mug from Cath Kidston? These bed linens from Horchow would be so cute in a boys or guest bedroom. I love vintage enamelware. If you haven't had any luck at ... View the Post
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