Bloggers have giveaways which is a very cool thing.Giveaways are gifts from bloggers thanking us from tuning in.I won these freshwater pink and white pearlsfrom Pamela at French Buttons.They are beautiful and it was amazing to get these in the mailfrom someone I have only met recently in blogland.An unexpected gift came from a new blogger friend. Cindy, from Cindy's Fractured Fairy Tale asked if she could send me"a little something" and this amazing oil paintingcame right to my door and...
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Vintage Linen Tablecloth Drapes
Another grey day in Boston had me taking down my pink drapes.I added a mismatched pair of linen embroidered tablecloths to each of the existing fleur~de~lis sheer linen panels. Each panel is a little bit different in pattern. They hang beautifully and have a shabby look.Why hide them in a drawer? These tablecloths were purchased by mom when we lived overseas in the '60s.I think they are from Hong Kong and the detailed handwork is incredible.This right hand cloth...
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
French Wallpaper for My Cabinet
My china cabinet has a pretty blue exterior and the original yellow french provincial finish.It has been crying out for a wallpapered interior....at least it has been crying out to me.The worst part of this job will be to empty the cabinet. I have it packed to the gills after 30 years of collecting.Meet my new cabinet interior~a lovely Marie Antoinette kind of paper.Excuse poor image quality, I took it with an iPhone of my computer monitor.Today this wallpaper is on its way to Maison...
Monday, February 21, 2011
Authentic Shabby Chic Pillows
I made some Shabby Chic pillows out of real Shabby Chic fabric.I used a one inch mini knife pleat along the edges for a tailored rufflesince these pillows will be in my living room not in my bedroom. I found this Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic fabric on Ebay.I originally selected it for my bedroom makeover project.It has a light aqua background with scattered pink roses and beige leaves.I could barely see Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic 2006 printed on the selvage edge, but it is there...
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Inspiring Things To Do List
Making a Things To Do list is something I learned early on from my dad. It is also one of the 7 habits of "Highly Effective People". I am in a waning mode right now and find making a list helps jump start my engine. Using inspirational images makes me want to accomplish these things.1. Paint my secretary like this one from Martha Stewart. I also love the pink strie wallpapered background.2. Wallpaper the back of my china cabinet using a vintage floral pattern.3. Repaint...
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Birthday Girl
I'm the Birthday Girl todayI've received birthday wishes and gifts in my favorite colors.
My card from Mr. Maison Decor was perfection.
This sweet miniature Eiffel Tower porcelain box was a gift from my sister-in-law.
Cards from my family make my day!
This morning I opened some cards and the mailman is coming later on...
Anyone celebrating a birthday gets to have their cards on the mantle.By the time the afternoon mail arrived I had quite a collection.Mr. Maison Decor is taking me ice skating...
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