Love Pink?! I do! There is nothing like a shot of pink in your home, for romantic loveliness, a glimpse of Spring…and a touch of love. Here are a few of my favorite PINK boudoir items to add a touch of pink to your home, either for a jolt of spring, or romance. Which one [...]
Downton Abbey has brought back our love for the charming Edwardian era. There is no reason why you can’t adopt a little of the Granthams’ inimitable elegant style into your own home! There are opportunities grande and small….start with a silver teapot & a collection of delicate porcelain teacups, or go grand scale with a pair of elegant French Bergeres, then add chandeliers, antique vanities, a lovely oil painting or two. Don’t neglect your boudoir, either, with vanities, dressing sets, even gloves and jewelry. Below are our top choices for getting that charming Downton look:
I love new years…. a whole blank book of days with nothing written on them yet! This is our time to reflect on past blessings, and plan for wonderful days and weeks and months yet to come. What are you planning for this new year? I’d love to hear about your hopes, dreams and plans [...]
Advent snuck up on me. I love having an Advent wreath with four candles to light, one for each Sunday before Christmas. Do you celebrate Advent at home? As a little girl growing up in Europe, we always had a hanging Advent Wreath, it was part of the anticipation and wonder of the Christmas Holiday. [...]
Have you started decorating? If you have read my blog for a while then you know I love natural decorations. Greens! Displaying greens around our homes for Christmas is a tradition that goes back to the 16th Century, when greens and branches of Holly were used to bring some cheer into wintry homes, as well [...]
I love Books. I love art. I love antiques. Put all three together, and you have the incredible book signing that Jenny Doh did at the Vignettes Event last weekend. AND…just look at the beyond fantastic tent that was created just for this event! Artist Karen Lampard’s decorations and paper art are beyond fabulous. I [...]
I love decorating for a special dinner party! Don’t you?Last week I had the pleasure of hosting our Giving Circle Meeting and Dinner.Although we are having a rather warm Indian Summer here in California, I went for an all out AUTUMN theme. {hoping the weather will get the clue!} My decorating style is always [...]
