Where the Quaint Things Are. "Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time." ~ John Lubbock Where the Quaint Things Are While I am on my week-long sabbatical I thought you might like to visit the blog my first born has created. It is entitled "Where The Quaint Things Are". Her blog is vastly different than mine. Yet, there exists a ... View the Post
Archives for June 2009
Friendly Friday Arlynn’s Home
I am currently working on a commercial remodel and design of a condo clubhouse. It is a large job and I am partnering with my dear friend Arlynn who is a decorator herself. During one of our meetings to discuss plans for the remodel I took a few pictures of her home. I love this art that hangs in her office. Although her kids are now grown, it is still precious. Friendly Friday Arlynn's Home. The home itself is built in the Spanish Colonial style. Within its four walls, Arlynn has cleverly ... View the Post
Montezuma’s Castle
Earlier this spring my family traveled to the Verde Valley area of Arizona to ride the Verde Canyon Railroad and visit Montezuma's Castle. For some reason, I forgot to blog about it until I received a few inquiries from readers wanting to know when I would be doing another post featuring historical architecture. Better late than never! Montezuma's Castle Here is Sweet Boy with Cubby the cub scout mascot. Cubby is awarded to various cub scout for a week throughout the year. He is supposed ... View the Post
A Makeover Metamorphosis for a Song
Last October a sweet bloggy friend of mine, Brooke, of Velvet and Linen fame, sent an invitation to attend the grand opening of her beautiful store, Giannetti Home. While at the event I noticed an entire wall of books had been covered in simple parchment paper. Hand-lettered titles were added to a few of the spines. This simple book cover treatment spoke to me and I put this idea into my "style file" ~otherwise known as my brain. A Makeover Metamorphosis for a Song. It is now June and I am ... View the Post
A Father’s Hands
My own father passed away before I was born. Growing up I was blessed as I child to have felt the love of a father through grandfathers, uncles and other kindhearted souls. A Father's Hands. But I truly didn't understand the concept of fatherhood until Mr. Decor entered my life. I knew that it would take someone very special to not just capture my heart, but also heal the broken heart of one very sweet little girl. He not only rose to the challenge, he exceeded all expectations. A ... View the Post
Ribbon Covered Chandeliers
I recently needed to purchase some furniture for my current design job. While walking towards my intended destination I passed by the new Vera Bradley store and stopped dead in my tracks. It was not a darling cosmetic bag or washable suitcase that caught my eye, but the Ribbon Covered Chandeliers. Ribbon Covered Chandeliers The store featured fabulously papered walls, botanical prints and beautifully painted furniture such as this chest. I adored the sweet slipper chairs which ... View the Post