The old french settee

 Sometimes you just fall in love with a piece of furniture.   The old french settee was one of those pieces for me.  I saw it and wanted it.  That doesn't happen to me that often anymore.  After having a shop where I had to buy lots and lots of things, I lost the need to possess.  Buying and selling, buying and selling....it took away the thrill of acquisition and possession of furnishings. But then I saw a photo on my friend and Florida Annie Sloan Stockist, Lisa...

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My special guy

Words of Affirmation Happy Anniversary to us. Today we celebrate us, Amy and David Chalmers.  We often say the best thing we ever did was marry each other.  I'll follow him anywhere...this guy.  To any corner of the world he will follow me.   Its a mutual thing you know.  So glad we found each other.  So glad we have each other. Happy Anniversary David. You are the best of the best.  Our family is what is is because of you. A loving husband,...

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Turning the page...au revoir Maison Decor

 The last day at the shop finally came and I went out doing what I loved, teaching an Annie Sloan Intro Workshop.  Its a four hour class and I loved  every minute.  I had a special guest attend my class, the newest Annie Sloan Stockist, Danielle from Concord Mass. Her shop is the Blue Butterfly.  She not only took my class, she will be taking my sales girl, Julia!  I am happy that it worked out this way for them both.   All the while I was teaching the shop...

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Last Two Days in the Store: SALE

 The 48 hour countdown has begun at Maison Decor. We will be closed at the end of business day Saturday April 25, 2015. Stop in today to see our steals and deals.  All of our gilded chalkboards have been removed and sent to our Boston store.  Justin will be doing something amazing with them I am sure. Below is just a sampling of some items left in Reading, MA.  50% off these Pagoda prints, now $40 each. Whimsical table painted in the MacKenzie Childs style is...

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This 'n that. House photos, store sale and more.

Hi there everybody. I have been adding new photos to the MY HOME  section on my blog.  Its basically my house tour with photos taken by both stellar photographer  Matthew Mead and myself.  You will see lots more pics than they were able to put in the recent magazine covering my home. My master bathroom and my bedroom and  lots of pics of my dining room and living room and kitchen. Click HERE to go to the MY HOME tour page. A rare shot of my bedroom~look...

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