Hi Everyone!! Here we are at One Room Challenge time again, and this time we have a very special 6 weeks of episodes planned!! As you know, I love a good challenge, and the One Room Challenge is dear to my heart – but the last couple of rooms that I have worked on have Read more…
Category: Antiques
Country Loft Retreat- ORC Spring 2019 ~ Soul in an Empty Room
Finishing Touches ~ Adding Soul to a New Room Week 6 – One Room Challenge Reveal!! Whether you are building a new space or renovating completely, once the hard work of construction is complete you are faced with an empty space. What do you do now? We are completing the One Room Challenge where Read more…
Modern History Monday- DesignHounds trip with The Antiques Diva in England!
Gorgeous Chest-on-Chest at The Antiques Collective in Sussex, UK The worn spaces near the handles speak to years of use, and add greatly to its charm… I love using antique or vintage items in my designs – finding that unique piece that adds history and beauty to a room or home is a big Read more…
Modern History Monday – The House that says “Home”
I once read somewhere that the center entry, classic, “Colonial” house building style is the essential image of a house as drawn by all of us (in America at least) as a child. I love how there is almost always a shining or smiling sun as well as a family image in most pictures. The Read more…
Musings on Chinoiserie
Do you love blue and white china? “Traditional” or “classic” design? Do you have an item that seems oddly “oriental” that you associate with your mother, grandmother or other family member? And you like it, but not quite sure how to fit it in? The fashion of Chinoiserie has been in vogue for over Read more…