I have re-vamped a little stool with paint, tassel fringe and bird toile fabric. I think it turned out really cute and reflects my taste and style.I originally purchased the material from Ballard Designs on clearance for either some pillows or a to make a new valance for my bay window in the dining room. However, when looking for something to use to upholster this stool, I decided to use t...
Sunday, 16 October 2011
Saturday, 15 October 2011
The *Rest* of the Story ...
Since I shared our Fall mantel the other week, it occurred to me that I haven't shown the rest of the great room in quite awhile! Of course, things have changed a bit in here (I know you're shocked) ... feel free to take a peek around.Here's the *new* look. When we added crown molding throughout...
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Fun New Home Decorating!
For the past five weeks, I have been helping a friend and client with pulling her new home together for a more cohesive look. I have blogged about this new home in July when they allowed furniture stores and decorators to come in (before they moved in) and use the house as a way to gain more funds for the Advocacy Network for Children. This tour was over and they moved in their own furnitu...
Sunday, 9 October 2011
From Baby to Little Girl Room
I have been helping a friend and client with pulling her new home together for a more cohesive look. In their little girls room, which she painted green, I put a huge vinyl tree on the wall, purchased on eBay.Initially the baby bed and dresser was lost in this very large room. (This is just one tiny corner, below).Since her daughter was ready to transition from a baby bed into a larger one,...
Week 25 ~ Diamonds In The Rough!
Diamonds In The Rough! is my weekly feature, where I show you the treasures that I find from garage sales, thrift stores and antique stores.This week was light in treasured finds until one particular sale. I will show you that at the end of my post. On to the treasures...This globe is missing the base, but imagine this with part of the bottom cut away and made into a hanging light for...
Saturday, 8 October 2011
A walk on the Wild Side!
A friend and client of mine has a new home that I have blogged about HERE. Originally, I showed you the house when it was staged for a tour. That tour is OVER and they moved all that 'stuff' out and now what you will see is all their personal furniture and decor.She asked for my assistance in pulling her house together. In the living room, she had purchased new leather furniture. She already...
Our Fall Dining Room ...
Happy Saturday !! For those who may have missed my guest post yesterday at A Stroll Thru Life, I thought I'd post it here as well so that I could share our Fall dining room.So, please, come on in (you may click on pics to enlarge)...Since painting all of the furniture in this room earlier this...