Every house has them. Those often funny, awkward spaces that seem to defy an answer to. Instead of fighting these difficulties…look for creative solutions. A long, narrow table/bench with cushions manages to squeeze into this tight dining area. There’s just enough room left for an intimate gathering of close friends. A centrally located fireplace in … Continue reading IDEA- Awkward Spaces
Edward Collier’s letter rack trompe l’oeil painting c. 17th century (top), Ros Byam Shaw instagram of her mother’s three dimensional version of Collier’s rack (middle left), “Tea Set” letterpress tray by Rachel Bradley (middle right) and John Derian’s small box on his table (bottom).
Not just one vintage pin but a collection of them adorn a sweater casually thrown over the shoulders. (Photo- Joyce NG for The Gentlewoman Magazine) Related Nib posts- Fall Accessory- D.I.Y. Yarn Doll Pin Grab Bag- Stick Pins A Favorite Brooch My Imaginary Magazine Cover- The Gentlewoman
Bundles of dried flowers are my latest obsession. (Photo- The Quiet Botanist)
Lately I’ve been playing with some design ideas for my new business card. This is one of them.
I’m falling hard for this raffia shade with cream scalloped edge trim by Matilda Goad. (Photo- Lonika Chande)
Spice up your living room with a cheeky painted portrait. (Photos- Yellow line portrait source unknown. Writing on the face portrait from The World of Interiors Magazine, August 2014. Altered woman from Chaos and Wonder Design on Etsy. Woman painting with pink bikini in the book ‘Amelia Handegan Rooms‘)
A touch of Halloween decor can be as simple as covering your furniture and framed pictures in cotton drop cloths. (Photos- ‘Americana: Farmhouses and Manors of Long Island‘ by Kyle Marshall)
A trio of blurred images in traditional frames (left) are an unexpected bedroom display. Want some of your own? Check ebay (right).
Fabric panels with grommets in the top two corners are attached to window frames by cup hooks. Leave one corner down (see above) to get the view outdoors. Too much sun? Pull up the panel corner and slip on the hook. As easy as that. (Photo top right- Eric Borman for The World of Interiors, … Continue reading IDEA- Simple Window Treatment
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