Has it ever happened to you? You see a fabric that is so original, so gorgeous, so just right for your (fill in the blank) project; you simply must have it. So you flip to the back of the magazine and scour the teeny tiny print in the “Resources” section only to find that the [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Nov 23 2009
A Peacock Holiday Wreath? Why not?
From the LA Times Home Blog today…love the whimsy and color! Why wait until turkey day to hang the holiday wreath? And why spend a small fortune on greenery when you can quickly and easily create something equally dramatic that will last for years? These questions were on my mind on a recent craft supply [...]
Nov 12 2009
Tera’s Global Eclectic Playroom
We all know the feeling. You spruce up one area and revel in the ecstasy of another completed project. But as you cast an appreciative glance at your updated space, some other previously insignificant area is now screaming out for attention. It’s the never-ending pursuit of domestic decor nirvana. We get it. We live it [...]
Nov 11 2009
Growing Your Own Greens
A few weeks ago, the definition of frugalista got us to thinking that it’s time we started growing some of our own herbs and veggies. Since it’s already pretty cold here in Denver, we figured we should start small and stick with a few things we could grow indoors. We definitely do not have the greenest [...]
Nov 10 2009
Tales of a Very Ugly Kitchen – Chapter 8 “David vs. Goliath”
In keeping with the original 50′s dated esthetic in the kitchen, it should come as no surprise that the ceiling light fixture looked like this…Needless to say, this giant florescent behemoth wasn’t flattering anybody. In the dark winter mornings it woke us up faster than a strong cup of coffee. It had to go. Easy. [...]
Nov 10 2009
In a recent search for some fun, vintage-inspired hardware for a dresser I’m refinishing, I checked out anthropologie to view their selection. I always knew they had fabu hardware, but was in awe of the abundance of beautiful, reasonably priced options. While it’s always fun to go to an antique shop and look for the [...]
Nov 06 2009
Great Stuff by Paul Antiques
Although we have a strict policy in our home about decorating for Christmas only after the Thanksgiving dishes have been put away, it’s hard not to think about that shopping list as I pop the last piece of Halloween candy in my mouth. In my quest to find something original for everyone while never actually [...]
Nov 05 2009
Inspiration from Acclaimed Designer Charlotte Moss
Truth be told, about the only things we have in common with Charlotte Moss are our native Virginian heritage and our shared love of beautiful design. Her clientele spans the upper echelons of society and her signature style philosophy, couture living, further articulates the distinction between us. About the closest we get to couture here [...]
