art supplies | ribbon ties
I remember reading a magazine article about the dos and don’ts of decorating according to interviewed experts. One of the designers said an absolute don’t was bows. Even when I read it, I had an immediate reaction. Oh, I totally disagree. I mean, I think we can agree on huge bow tiebacks on curtains in […]
built-in shelf styling
As Jeff and I have been working through the house, knocking out little projects and giving rooms a refresh, I decided to play around with the accessories a bit. First of all, the shelves needed a good dusting and that’s best done properly when everything is removed. Second, I was craving a simpler, cleaner look. […]
antique traveling inkwell
You must permit me to get a little romantic about writing and art supplies now and then. It’s hard to resist sharing about the delights of onion skin paper and Georgian brushes delicately made out of quills. I appreciate the combination of form and function that is lost in the modern plastic disposable pen. While […]
the unimpressive, free, one-hour bathroom makeover
Blogging has been (and I’m sure will continue to be) a weird, wonderful job for me. It has allowed me to roll the things I enjoy into my business and has helped me unearth and develop skills I didn’t even know I had. Work for me can be anything from going to an antique store […]
recent instagram saves | inspiration
As I shared in my February 2022 Favorites post earlier this week, a favorite thing has been quieting my Instagram feed and not letting it be such an automatic part of my day. I know so many others can relate to navigating the ever-changing landscape of the online world. How can we be involved in […]
collected & antique curiosities | allouette calandrelle
Being an artist changes you. I don’t mean that in a snooty way or in a way that limits what art is. Art can be painting and drawing, but it’s also music, photography, design, decorating, writing, engineering, sewing, stitching, gardening, growing, architecture, building… That one small three-letter word encompasses so many endeavors. And, when you […]
February 2022 favorites
Can you believe it’s March already?! We’re creeping towards spring and to the end of another school year. We’re approaching spring cleaning, gardening, and beach trips. We’re hunkering down for the last breath of winter. A few sunny, warm-ish days have lured me outside on long walks and given me energy for more projects. Sometimes […]
painting a metal gas fireplace surround
So, remember the family room makeover? It’s still there, but it has dragged on for quite a while! It’s a project that moves in fits and starts. I’ll make huge progress and then I’ll get distracted by other things for a while. That’s not a bad way to work on a project, though, especially one […]