I’ve done a lot of antique shopping lately. One of my friends is a big collector of silver serving pieces and she’s been teaching me everything there is to know about silver. Currently, there is a big demand for sterling silver pieces. In the last year along, the price per ounce has increased dramatically, which is prompting many people to buy up…
What I Bought–Antique Shopping
Happy Chair
Sorry I’ve been MIA for the last few days, but I’ve been crazy busy, working on several design projects at once, power shopping for a client, trying to finish up my bedroom makeover and making every effort to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night, so I can look 20 years younger (according to Oprah and her team). …
Let’s Get Crafty
As a member of the May Arts Ribbon Company design team, I’m always keeping my hands busy with one crafting project or another. Here’s what I’ve been up to lately. Click on the links below to get complete how-to instructions for each project. I’ve been busy making Initial Birthday Cards… and, festive gift tags… and, a Greeting Card Keeper to…
Craft and Hobby Spaces
As a crafter and DIY girl, I am always on the look out for unique craft and hobby work spaces that will inspire me, along with decorating and organizing ideas that I can incorporate into my space. One of my first sources of inspiration is the magazine Where Women Create. When I first stumbled upon this publication I couldn’t believe someone had created a magazine…
Blog Love: P.S. I Made This
There are lots of fantastic DIY fashion and crafting blogs out there, and then there’s the blog P.S. I Made This. The creative genius behind this DIY fashion and style blog is Erica Domesek. Inspired by the latest fashion and design trends, Erica hand makes stylish clothing, jewelry, personal accessories and home accessories from ordinary objects and supplies. Her motto is, “I…
Bits of Inspiration: Cobalt Blue
How often do you see an item and for whatever reason you just can’t seem to get that item out of your mind. My latest “mind bend” is the result of one of Target’s latest home decor collections and this cobalt blue lamp. via Target–Sabrina Soto Collection Every time I see the ad on tv showcasing this lamp and that blue…
I’m Grateful
We made it back home safely from our road trip. We had a great time, met some new friends and enjoyed visiting with family. As I sat down at my desk this morning, with a stack of work staring me in the face, I couldn’t help but take a minute and think about all the great things I have in my…
New Source Of Inspiration
The newest member to the digital magazine arena launched on April 12th. Trad Home, created by the editors of Lonny Mag and Traditional Home is a fantastic mix of fresh, modern design with splashes of the traditional, classic stylings that Traditional Home magazine is known for. After spending a good bit of time devouring Trad Home, I’ve come to the conclusion…
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