Every single one of my windows has some sort of window treatment. I have used everything from plantation shutters to cornice boards, but most often just curtains. (There is an ongoing debate of using the word curtains versus drapes. Curtains are the correct term. Drape refers to how a fabric hangs or…drapes.) Here are Its Curtains! Top Trends. In my old home in the main living areas, I hung plain panels for the past seven years and feel as though I would now like to add in a bit of ... View the Post
Archives for June 2012
Cool It!
Right now it is so hot in Phoenix that I am thinking of a cool color palette for our new home. Blues, soft greens, and turquoise. With woven blinds. It might feel casual. Or simply elegant. I do want to bring in a bit of pattern. I have dark furniture. As well as light colored furniture. Then there are my baskets and white slipcovered pieces. While the palette looks fantastic in kitchens, I’m a bit unsure. Although cool colors suppress your appetite, which I ... View the Post
Spice Girl Part II
I just finished organizing my crafting supplies. It all started when I found this old spice rack at the thrift store for $5. Just two days later I found a second one for even less. One glass bottle alone can sell between $2~$3 on ebay so it was a fantastic deal. The first thing I did was clean all the jars and reorganize my own spice cabinet. You can read Spice Girl Part I HERE. Then the old spice racks sat and sat and sat in my stash. There is nothing like moving and having to ... View the Post
I Met The President
I Met The President! Ok, technically it was my Sweet Boy dressed up as President William H. Taft. I Met The President Every year the entire fourth grade creates a wax museum. The children are given a list of names of individuals who were either born, raised or positively influenced the state of Arizona. Now I have to tell you that Sweet Boy is a little like Alex P. Keaton. Even though the list contained several notable actors, sports figures and his favorite director, Sweet Boy’s ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee The Finale
Three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee The Finale. Hip, Hip, Hooray! Diamond Jubilee The Finale On Monday 10,000 lucky ticket holders and 2,000 VIP guests enjoyed a picnic in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. This event was attended by a few of the younger royals. Princess Beatrice wore a bright Erdem print while Princess Eugenie looked lovely in a red frock that suited her hourglass shape. Diamond Jubilee Concert This was followed by a star-studded Diamond ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen
On Saturday morning I awoke early to decorate our breakfast table for the Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen celebration. Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen The centerpiece featured a vintage biscuit tin celebrating the Queen’s 1952 coronation. I found it last summer at the Rose Bowl Flea Market for $2.50. The red roses and blue bachelor buttons came from the Fresh & Easy clearance bin ~ $2.00. The white peonies were a bit more at $7, but their lovely fragrance was ... View the Post