In Sweet Boy’s bathroom, there was a space above the towel bar that cried out for a bit of art. Perhaps A Seaside Shelf. A Seaside Shelf Mr. Decor was replacing part of our fencing and we were left with some nicely weathered boards. I grabbed the miter box, saw, hammer and nails and created a shelf of sorts. It’s hard to see, but I painted the outside edge “Glass Bottom Boat” by Martha Stewart. I then googled “vintage shell images” and found a few prints that I loved. After ... View the Post
Archives for June 2010
Lighten Up Your Decor For Summer
Welcome to a week-long series of summer decorating. Lighten Up Your Decor For Summer will run every day this week. I will be featuring decor and bits of bliss that celebrate summer. Lighten Up Your Decor For Summer So, onto summer. Let’s begin with a dose of laughter and reality. Can you spot the fabric purchased at the Rose Bowl which will soon recover the dining chairs? How about a mile long fabric garland to be sewn into something fabulous for an upcoming 4th of July post? Please ... View the Post
Opening the Door to Possible Fear and Failure
I recently had an opportunity to meet an extraordinary individual. We are currently trying to rent out the second room of the Fashionista’s condo which is close to ASU. A gentleman brought his only child, a lovely girl, to see the place. It was a moment of Opening the Door to Possible Fear and Failure. Opening the Door to Possible Fear and Failure The knock on the door prompted Sweet Boy to answer it. I heard my little boy pause for just a moment and then say, “Hi, welcome to my sister’s ... View the Post
Ticking Pillow Tutorial, Terrific Ticking, or perhaps Twitterpated for Ticking
Sometimes a girl just doesn’t know what to title her post. Ticking Pillow Tutorial, Terrific Ticking, or perhaps Twitterpated for Ticking. I recently finished two small pillows made from antique ticking. Ticking Pillow Tutorial, Terrific Ticking, or perhaps Twitterpated for Ticking Ticking seems to be cropping up everywhere. So what is it that has us all twitterpated for ticking? This fabric originated as a covering for feather mattresses and pillows. But it has seemingly become the ... View the Post
Grain Sack Chairs
I am sure most of you are familiar with the current popularity of using vintage grain sacks in home decor. I had found this beauty years ago at a flea market in Germany. It’s no secret why I bought it. The reason is literally written all over it. This post is about Grain Sack Chairs. Grain Sack Chairs When the Fashionista moved out last August she took most of my office furniture with her. I started collecting images of looks I loved for my new office. This brought to mind my piece ... View the Post
A Light and a Bed, Bathroom, etc In The Attic
I recently had a conversation with my cousin Sweet T that cracked me up. For a bit of background, she lives in a 110+-year-old home in Pennsylvania that has an unfinished attic. A Light and a Bed, Bathroom, etc In The Attic. She has been dreaming of an attic that looks like this: A Light and a Bed, Bathroom, etc In The Attic Or what about this rustic gem? With a closet like this on the other end. But truthfully the wee kid, Miss M, would probably lay claim to the unused space. She ... View the Post