I’m Back!!!!
Hopefully, by now you have received my letter announcing – Tassels has moved to my home!!! With all three girls gone I just couldn’t leave Bob home alone 6 days a week. I expanded my studio in our house to include more design space and brought my fabric books, trims and samples home.
It’s week 3 and… Continue reading
Do you have a Cluttered Desk?
via The Telegraph
I like to think I am creative, at least that is the excuse I am going to use when it comes to my desk at Orange. My desk is what some would consider a disorganized mess….and they would be correct. Although I do know where everything is in my office lately is was getting harder to… Continue reading
Window Treatments – Do’s and Don’ts
Window treatments not only complete the room, but they are a great way to add glamour and personality. They are a wonderful opportunity to introduce a beautiful fabric and a unique design that frames the windows. It is important to remember they are one of the main things you’ll see within the space, so… Continue reading
Celebrating 25 years of beautiful, whimsical, and poetic design
Those of you who know me know my love and appreciation of Michael Aram’s designs. I first learned of his work back in the early 1990’s when my Mom and Dad had a home decor store in Jacksonville, it was called HOM – Hand of Man. They took me on a buying trip to New York and introduced… Continue reading
Veni, Vidi, Vici – continued
Just me again!! Remember yesterday when I showed you some gorgeous lamps from the Lamp Lady in Atlanta? When I wrote the post I didn’t have any pictures of her lamps displayed at the Scott Antique Market, so I contacted Ellen, and she emailed me these pictures so I could… Continue reading
Veni, Vidi, Vici
We went, we saw, we conquered – Atlanta’s famous Scott Antique Market!! For design and antique enthusiasts, this show (held the second weekend of every month) is a MUST GO destination! Two large exposition buildings with 3500 exhibitor booths, filled with treasures for everyone.
My friend and I Dana, left on Thursday evening and was there… Continue reading
My Fabric Crush – Fortuny
A few years ago I purchased my first Fortuny fabric, and I have been in love and obsessed with them since. I frequently scour Ebay and other online sites to try to find pieces to add to my stash. (I know it’s an addiction – I’ll be the first to admit I’m a FABRIC-HOLIC… Continue reading
New Beginnings….for families in our Community
Its spring and new beginnings are all around us. New leaves on the trees, flowers of all colors popping up, spring weddings and the time of year to re-new our homes for a fresh start.
I am very grateful that I have a beautiful home I can re-fresh. Many families do not have that luxury…yet. I hope you… Continue reading
Spring Cleaning – yay or nay????
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Now that the calendar says spring, how many of you have started the annual ritual of spring cleaning????? Sounds like a good idea!!! But why do we choose spring to take care of these extra chores? And who came up with the idea that we needed to clean our homes when spring arrives? … Continue reading
Add a little Zest to your Nest – Chatting with Cari Majors!
How many of you, my lovely readers, have inherited pieces of furniture from friends and family members? Sometimes we acquire these pieces willingly and other times unwillingly – we just get stuck with them.
The big question arises – what should we do with these treasured heirlooms? Here are the usual options – can they be… Continue reading