By Lidy | Published: March 31, 2011
I am busy today putting together some great summer table setting ideas for Cottages & Bungalows Magazine. My own Megan is in the kitchen baking up a storm {she is talented in baking in ways her mother, myself, is definitely not!} Sort of as an inspiration break, I found a Amanda’s blog via via. LOVE! [...]
By Lidy | Published: March 29, 2011
I don’t know about you…but I could do with some SPRING! Even here in Southern California, we have had a wet, soggy year so far. Cold. {for us here in California, anyway} Even if the weather isn’t quite there yet, inside, it can look like spring. Change out the winter florals, pillows and other accents, [...]
By Lidy | Published: March 22, 2011
Nothing makes my heart beat faster than a fabulous piece of antique furniture, with great legs {!}, great lines, and all the hand done details and embellishments that only antique and vintage pieces have. Our French & European one of a kind antique furniture offers treasured finds that will make your heart sing. Find your [...]
By Lidy | Published: March 21, 2011
Ahh…SPRING!! Did you know that we celebrated the first official day of Spring already {last weekend} ? Most of us are eagerly awaiting that first little bloom in the garden, and the kiss of sunshine. Even here in California we have had a cold, wet winter, and we can’t wait for Spring to begin and [...]
By Lidy | Published: March 18, 2011
Loving these two colors this week: Lavender. and Apricot. {Both were very popular in the early 1900′s.}
By Lidy | Published: March 11, 2011
I am so excited and honored to share that our home is the featured story and cover of the April 2011 issue of Romantic Homes Magazine. Editor Jacqueline de Montravel, Photographer Mark Tanner and Writer Justine Lopez were so wonderful to work with. Thanks so much to the editor, Jacqueline de Montravel and the photographer, [...]
By Lidy | Published: March 1, 2011
We have a WINNER!! Thanks so much to all of you who entered here, on Barbara’s Blog and via email {over 179 emails came in} The winner is:? Cora of Heartfelt & Homemade! This is the perfect time to dream of a cottage by the sea. Right? Cottages near the water tend to be cozy [...]