The snow is melting and spring is in sight. That is spurring me on to make lists, attack my "to-do" stash at the studio and get things done. Between freelance articles, things to do for the Milk...
boy’s room | monogram pillows & accessories
I shared a few days ago that one of my goals is to start taking on design clients. That's a pretty scary step for me, though, and I still have to think through how I'm going to work in that...
ironstone cake pedestal
If you're an ironstone collector, then you know that cake pedestals are like the Holy Grail of ironstone. Well, maybe not the Holy Grail, but they are rare and expensive when they do surface. I...
decorating with shutters & doors
I've shared my love of doors and shutters here before, but it's been a while. I think it's an idea that used to be a little odd, but it has been catching on and snowballing over the past few years....
wheels, racquets & more…
I had sort of a quiet day, so I thought I would share a few more of my finds from last week as well as some things happening in my house. I've had a thing for bread boards for a while now and this...
a horn, a glass case, french twins & a sofa
As I mentioned on Friday, I was feeling a little directionless on Thursday. I have plenty of things on my to-do list, but I couldn't pin myself down. I needed some time away from the computer, the...
more furniture to paint…
I have had a tough time getting back in my groove since the Christmas holiday. It's mostly because of this... No, not an amazing old mill. The snow! The boys keep having two hour delays and full...
"I knew you were here"
It finally occurred to me on Monday that Christmas was right around the corner. You'd think with all of the decorating and Christmas music that it would've occurred to me sooner, but it still...
good reads
I really enjoy reading. I don't read novels very often, because I get so engrossed in them that I neglect everything else and stay up until 3:00 in the morning to get to a "good stopping point."...
recent finds & photo shoots
When we were in Charlottesville last week, Jeff extended the invitation to me to do a little antique shopping. He knows this means I will most likely fill our van with a bunch of things he doesn't...