An 18th Century Cabinet intended for Marie Antoinette is mine!

A French Linen Press dating from the 18th century has come into my possession. It all started with this photo sent via email to me from one of my Chalk Paint  graduates asking if I might be interested.  She was moving and had to let it go. It needed restoration of the top crown molding and the bottom, but the rest of it was in solid shape.  Well I fell in love with the cabinet in all its worn out faded glory. I had never owned a French cabinet this old, and the older the...

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Summery Home Accessories

 A day trip to Cape Cod with Mr. Maison Decor resulted in  a happy meet up with the owner of The Spotted Cod in Sandwich. Lee Repetto and I have a few things in common.  We were both in  magazines published by Matthew Mead.  We both use the watery blues and greens in home decor, and until recently we were both home boutique owners.  I have to admit I have been thinking about ditching my blue and green accents in  the living room after my head was...

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Summertime shots around the house

Its summer time and I am in a very white and blue mode.  More white than blue.  I loved this throw I picked up on Martha's Vineyard at a local home goods shop in Vineyard Haven.  I'm inspired to clean and pare down the look around the house.  Hiding things in baskets, like this HomeGoods chest,   helps me achieve this goal of less is more.   One new basket I love is this triple container with a handle that I also got at HG. I loaded it up with our everyday...

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A waterfront yard, and beating mosquitos naturally

 The dream of having a home on the water is one many share. Hubs and I  would love to one day own a home on the water, or at least one with a water view. Of course waterfront property always has its share of mosquitos,  but I will show you how to deal with that issue in a bit. My friends have a home on a river in Maine that leads out to the Atlantic.   They have played up the most of their spot with gorgeous outdoor landscaping. Mr. Maison Decor and I joined...

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