By Lidy | Published: February 1, 2013
French Enamelware comes in many shapes, colors and sizes. Pitchers like this were used for bathing before indoor plumbing was invented. A bowl and pitcher, like these, were a mainstay in each bedroom in a fine to middle class home, often on a special “wash stand” with a mirror. In more modest households, there was [...]
By Lidy | Published: June 29, 2012
Love the 4th of July?Celebrate in style ~there’s still time to put together some fun, colorful decorations to celebrate. I’ve gathered some of my favorite inspirations….choose one or all to transform your home into 4th of July central. Your front porch is a great way to start, it sets the tone for the rest of [...]
Posted in Celebrations, Holidays | Also tagged 4th of July, banner, blue, bunting, crafts, decorate, decoration, garland, holiday faves, how to, paper, porch, red, simple floral arrangement, White
By Lidy | Published: June 27, 2012
Petite Fleur Pitcher, Vintage Rose Pillow, Hydrangea Urn, Chinoiserie Khaki Bowl, Vintage French Blue Tray. Antique French Ticking Pillow, Ribbon Rose Mug, Souvenir Glass, Ricard Pitcher, Chinoiserie Rose Red Plate, Antique French Tablecloth. Antique Victorian Teapot, Handwrapped Tapers, Vintage Milkglass Candy Jar, Love Bird Cup, Vintage Pink Tole Tray, Antique Linen Tablecloth.
Posted in Be Inspired, Table Settings | Also tagged accessories, blue, country, dishes, dishware, French, khaki, pillow, pink, red, romantic, setting, Summer, Table, tablecloths, tablescapes
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, [...]