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To see more creative projects, visit Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for another installment of Metamorphosis Monday.
Decorate with all your heart,
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Showing posts with label interior design. Show all posts
Saturday, May 5, 2012
NO Cost Chandelier Makeover
We recently made a major move from Florida to Texas. We decided to rent a house so that we could check out different areas before we purchase a home. A rental house certainly has its challenges. Two of those challenges are the chandeliers in the breakfast room and dining room. Yes, I believe they are the original 1980's generic box store builder grade variety. Need I say more, they were ugly in 1980 but needless to say they are here. We will temporarily replace the dining room light with another that we brought with us. But I didn't want to buy a new one for the breakfast room at this time. Let me tell ya, I have been racking my brain trying to think of what I could do with it, besides burying it. LOL Well, today was the day that I couldn't take it anymore. A light bulb went off and I got busy rummaging through the house and garage. To the linen closet I ran to dig through fabric and then a bee line to garage to find some decorations and beads. The Christmas decoration box in particular, I know they're in here somewhere. The garage must have been 100 degrees but determined I was in trying to find them. Alas, there they are, but the one I want is on the bottom, go figure... Anyway, I think I turned an ugly duckling into a graceful swan in no time flat. The best part is that it didn't cost a single penny. Gotta love that.
BEFORE
AFTER
To see more creative projects, visit Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for another installment of Metamorphosis Monday.
Decorate with all your heart,
BEFORE
To see more creative projects, visit Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for another installment of Metamorphosis Monday.
Decorate with all your heart,
Friday, September 25, 2009
Exciting News
I just received notice today that some of my design work is going to be featured in a book. Wow, total surprise. I'll keep you all informed as I move forward with this project. Yippy Skippy, What a wonderful birthday present from God. I love it when something good just comes out of the blue, you know that God is working his plan.Many Blessings,
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Wordless Wednesday
A picture is worth a thousand words. Dixie at French Lique hosts Wordless Wednesday. Bloggers are suppose to simply post a picture and allow the viewer to discern the story. This weeks subject is red, white and blue. Enjoy...
Blessings,
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Timeless Linens
Bolts of Cloth
Linen by the yard from the Ulster Linen Company displays a range of neutral coloration. Linen is woven in different weights, ranging from heavyweight, for upholstery, to medium and
handkerchief weight, for sheeting, shirting, and tablecloths.
handkerchief weight, for sheeting, shirting, and tablecloths.
Linen Bouquet
A romantic bouquet of linen flowers from Dulken & Derrick is a naturally appealing alternative to the typical silk. Whether you wear one on a lapel, pin a few to a straw hat, or even gather them in a vase, they add a grace note of femininity.
Living Room Linen
Linen is as ancient as the Egyptians and sturdy enough to survive intact from their tombs, resilient enough to be woven into the fiber of banknotes, timeless enough to be treasured as an heirloom but still headline in fashion. Because it "breathes" well, linen is a natural air conditioner, cooling the body in hot weather and helping retain warmth in cold. It only gets softer and more lustrous with age, so that tablecloths, bedding, and even clothing can be enjoyed daily.
Linen & StoneVintage linens tied with twine and adorned with a spring of sage resting in a stone bowl.
Linen-Covered Chaise
The flax-upholstered chaise from Theodora's Collection is topped with a linen cushion and dressed in pillows from Nancy Koltes at Home and a hemstitched linen sheet from Charles P. Rogers.
Linen Quilt
A hand-stitched linen quilt from Lori Mason Design.
Vintage Linen
A vintage napkin and tablecloth from Trouvaille Francaise echo the linen upholstery on the chair from Theodora's Collection.
Hemstitched Napkins
Linen's threads are plucked into delicate hemstitching for the napkins from Libeco-Lagae.
Fine Dining
Old and new napkins, from Trouvaille Francaise and Libeco-Lagae, mingle compatibly.
Bedding
Pillow shams, sheets, and duvet covers in a range of rich taupes, beiges, whites, and chocolate browns, from Charles P. Rogers, Nancy Koltes at Home, Libeco-Lagae, and Lori Mason Design.
Distinctive Pillows
Vintage tea towels and napkins with tears or stains can be recycled into distinctive accent pillows for a window seat.
Tabletop
Linen damask tablecloths and napkins, in which a subtle, tone-on-tone pattern is woven into the fabric, have set the standard for refined dining since the Renaissance. Over time, and with careful ironing, damask patterns develop a lustrous sheen. A table set with a linen tablecloth and napkins still connotes a luxurious repast, whether it is natural linen or heirloom damask.
Linen Pouches
Pouches of linen ticking hold bath salts from French Soaps.
Vintage
The wondrous durability of linen means that pieces, when properly cared for, can last several lifetimes or more. Vintage linens are widely available and adaptable -- from heavy French convent sheets, prized for use as upholstery or slipcovers, to fine batiste handkerchiefs with lace or embroidered detail, which can be repurposed, perhaps as a throw pillow or a cover for a sachet.
Bed Linens
Linen was commonly used for bed sheets and pillow shams up until the 19th century, and the trousseaux of the European aristocracy often contained dozens, and sometimes in excess of a hundred, linen sheets. But it also merits our consideration today. Linen gets softer with age. Once linen bedding has been well washed and worn, connoisseurs say, there is nothing finer to sleep on.
Apparel
Crisp, light linen is a fabric of choice for summer clothing, when its ability to "breathe" and absorb moisture make it particularly comfortable and airy to wear. As with bedding, linen clothing needn't be pressed; in fact, the fashion now is for a gently wrinkled, more natural look. Everyday home accessories are also made more luxurious in linen, from laundry bags to clothes hangers to shower curtains.
Cozy Alcove
Among linen's many pleasing attributes: It holds its shape and drapes well, making it an equally good choice for crisp Roman shades or soft draperies. Linen's textural richness complements a wood-framed settee upholstered in nubby flax with a linen cushion for extra softness.
Linen Clothes
Don't shy away from linen because you believe it must have that just-pressed look. Yes, linen has a lovely crisp hand when ironed, but it is equally appealing in its gently wrinkled state. The same qualities that make linen wonderful for sheets -- softness, breathability, durability -- make it ideal for sleepwear and clothing, too.
Utilitarian though it may be, the pantry can be as attractive as any other element in your work space. Careful organization and a few personal touches will make this storage bonanza one of your favorite features. " width="115" height="115">
Slippers
Airy linen slippers from Amy Jo Gladstone can make even your feet happy.
Hand Towel
The sheen of pressed linen lends itself to intricate damask and jacquard weaves, particularly pretty on a border for a guest towel from Nancy Koltes at Home.
Blessings,
Blessings,
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