Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Party for Justin and Madison and a video

 As everybody knows, hosting a party takes a bit of work.   Cleaning and cooking and all that stuff.   We were hosting an engagement dinner party for Justin and his fiance, Madison.  I love to entertain and lets just  say its been awhile.... since I opened the store I really don't have  time to do this kind of thing anymore.  But at last the hour was upon us, so I clicked off a couple of pics of the house all clean and sparkly,  after putting...
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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Changes we love and a Mora Clock review

 So many of my blog readers will never step foot through our doors, so  often I keep those of you in mind so you can see what it feels like in the shop. Maison Decor is located at 150 Main Street, Reading, Mass in a suburban  New England town and we feel right at home after getting such a warm welcome from so many who live here.  I love that many mention how pleased they are to have a small independent business in their town, and not another chain or big box store or...
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Friday, October 18, 2013

Planning a Party and Refreshing Furniture Hardware

We are excited about Justin and Madison's engagement and are having a party in their honor so the two families can meet and get to know one another. So before my parents head off to Florida for the winter I will be  organizing a dinner party celebrating the event. I wanted to get an invitation that would be a keepsake for the couple and I didn't have much time to do it.  Luckily I found the most fabulous place right near my shop called the Paper Store. This is not a sponsored...
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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Sunday update from home: our Furniture Sale, My sketches and more

 One thing I enjoy doing is sketching whimsical scenes.  I did a couple of sketches a few months ago for two of my friends who I met since becoming at stockist for Annie Sloan.  One friend lives in France and her name is Claire. She has a dog named Derek and he has become her steadfast sidekick.  He is a bit of a nuisance at times and once she blogged about him chewing up her expensive Annie paint brushes.  So I was inspired by that to draw this sketch for Claire....
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