Monday, January 31, 2011

Vintage Mirror for the Vanity

 An old mirror that once belonged to a dresser has found a home on my vanity.I love the shape of this pretty mirror.My friend Bridget, from the blog Rehab Boutique, also has a shabby store in NH.She sent an email out with some of her wares and that is where I spied this mirror.I had her measure it for me and then I tried to visualize how it would sit and look.Pretty sure it would be just right, hubs and I drove up yesterday to get it.Visualizing is a big part of being a decorator...I am...
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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Valentine Banners and Shabby Chic Fabric

 This heart banner was inspired by a banner I saw at Cindy's Romantic Home.Mine are kind of the easy short cut to her version, but pretty none-the-less. Scrapbook paper in pastels cut out into hearts with a Martha Stewart scalloped edge cutter gizmo. Threaded with sheer gold ribbon through two holes on each side of the heartsWhat a simple project for a romantic look for the holidayBy the way,I am testing out this Shabby Chic fabric I bought for my master bedroom makeover...
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Friday, January 28, 2011

His and Hers Chandeliers in Blue

His and Hers ChandeliersAdding a little romance to the master bathroomPainted pale aqua blueSoft and sweet and shabbyOrdering things online is tricky because you can't tell exactly how it will look in real life. Turns out these baby chandeliers were too shiny and bright for my taste. I was a bit disappointed and had to come up with a plan.I decided they would be blue chandeliers.I planned to use the same color as my linen panel.While Mr. Maison Decor was hanging my chandeliers, I...
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Pink Hearts, Cards and Roses

 When February comes near, my mind goes straight to Valentine's Day!I started decorating a tad for this holiday.Pink roses and a beautiful card with a heartfelt sentiment from my true love~that is my desire for Valentine's Day This vintage valentine came from my 90 year old neighbor Evelyn's estate sale.I got 3 tiny valentines that day and they are very special to me.Roses, roses and more roses.. I pull out fabrics and linens that remind of valentine's day,like this linen checkerboard...
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