Saturday, 26 May 2012

A Pillar Story

We have a saying in our house, "If one is good then Moore is better."  Why?, because Moore is our last name and it seems that this trait runs in the family.

I have dreamed of having a column on each side of my fireplace in the living room. Then one day, while at a garage sale, we came across five columns that had come off a historic homes front porch and some given to this guy by friends. They

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Lavender and A Cardinal


It's harvest time here for my Lavender!


Dried and wrapped in old songbook pages!If you study this picture below, you will see a yellow painted birdcage hanging from a hook by our swing. As I was sitting out on the patio, I spied a red cardinal sitting on the hook and it just struck me as funny since it was by the birdcage. I was able to snap a quick picture.


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Sunday, 20 May 2012

Another Teacup Chandelier!

Ready for another Teacup Chandelier? This time I made it from a vintage 5 arm chandelier! I think it turned out romantic and charming. Don't you?
 




It's ready to wire into a ceiling and ready to use. I'm taking it to my booth and hope it sells!







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My Coastal Obsession Continues ...

You know me ... always spreadin' the love (or my obsession)! 

Yes, friends ... along with doing some painting in our humble abode, I've also been having fun here, too!  This is my sweet parents' beautiful home ... well, it *was* until they asked me to help them redecorate!  LOL


Actually, I was super flattered when my sweet Mama recently asked if I'd help them transition their already gorgeous home from reds/golds/greens to a softer palette.  And, considering that THIS is in their backyard, it seemed only natural to introduce blues/browns/creams to their spaces ... giving it more of a "coastal" feel.


Of course, the first thing I did was to create a "Beach House" board on Pinterest, pinning pictures here and there of elements I'd love to see in their "new" spaces.  Yes, folks, the pressure is on because, obviously, I don't want to disappoint! 

Soooo, I chose Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue (source) for their sunroom:


And, Benjamin Moore White Sand (source) for their accompanying great room and entry:



Naturally, Pottery Barn became a huge source of inspiration.  Casual panels ...


Glass lamps (from Pottery Barn):


Coral splashed around (from Pottery Barn):


How about some lanterns (from Pottery Barn):


A family gallery wall (from Pottery Barn):


Gorgeous glass cloche with nautical rope (from Pottery Barn):


Baskets and more baskets (from Pottery Barn):


Fun, textured pillows (from Pottery Barn):


A beautiful jute rug or two (from Pottery Barn):


And, maybe even a HUGE vintage sailboat (source):


Along with new furniture in their great room, I was also hoping they'd agree to new chairs (somewhat like this from Capri Furniture) in their sunroom, as I have a fun furniture arrangement I'd like to try:

With an ottoman (from Pottery Barn) serving as a coffee table:


And, because they love to entertain on their back deck, we simply "have" to retire the red out there and bring the blue outside too!  (Adding a couple of these fun blue and white striped pillows, also from Pottery Barn):


Needless to say, Pottery Barn wasn't quite the same after Mom and I went there the other week!  Yes, folks, you *know* you've had a little too much fun when you block the staff in behind the counter with all of the purchases; the manager asks if she can take your picture so she can send it to corporate; and, despite having an SUV, it takes TWO trips home and back to load up everything!  LOL


As of today, the painting is almost done, and the new window panels will be hung this week!  Here's a little sneek peak of the sunroom right after furniture and accessories were delivered the other day.  I can't wait to play!




Stay tuned ....

Thanks for stopping by, friends,

Becca

Saturday, 19 May 2012

Lotus Painting

Just finished this painting.  I used soft pastel colors though I used these colors first time.....result is I think good.
Almost after ten years again I'm playing with colors. This is the longest time that I didn't touch brushes, colors and canvas :-(

Image Source: Design Decor And Disha


Now that I have gathered enough courage after making this painting its time for big show. Soon going to paint one big Buddha painting.  Work in progress ....
Happy weekend and stay creative friends!!!





Friday, 18 May 2012

Grandma's Tureen

I must admit, I have been coveting something for a long time! I know it's wrong to do that, but quite unexpectedly, I was presented it! What is it? That's right, it's Grandma's Tureen.


Every time Hubby and I would go to visit his sweet Grandma, I would see it on a shelf and it just seemed to call to me...Just look at that shape and who doesn't love white?
The story of this little tureen is

Wednesday, 16 May 2012