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    Santa Gift Giver on Base
    Ulbricht Christmas Nutcracker in Pajamas
    Country Estate Winter Frolic Ginger Jar Place Card Holder Set of 4
    Country Estate Winter Frolic Party Plate Assorted
    Provence Rattan Sleigh
    Provence Small Rattan Tree
    European Soaps Pré De Provence Hand Care Set of 3 - Ivory/Off White
    Marie Embroidered Scallop Sham - Euro
    Greek Key Indoor/Outdoor Rug - 3'3" x 4'11"
    Berry & Thread 2-Piece Topiary Salt & Pepper Shaker Set
    Provence Rattan Swan Basket
    Villa Seville 4-Piece Place Setting
    Provence Goblet
    Toile De Jouy Dark Seaspray Blue Matte Non Woven Removable Paste The Wall Wallpaper Sample
    Saylor Lantern - Small Antique Brass
    Estelle Pillow Cover - Mauve - 12" x 20"
    Anais Pleated Tall Chandelier Shade - Anais Pleated Tall Chandelier Shade Persimmon
    Blenheim Oak Whitewash Cake Pedestal
    Bridgeway Bed – Belgian Linen Sky
    Seahaven Mini Quilt
    Maison Madison Jane Hand-Painted Ceramic Pasta Plate
    Frouwe Iron Cadle Wall Light
    Botaniculture Cut Lavender Hand Soap + Lotion at Terrain
    Provencal Cast Stone Pot Planter
    L'Amour Toujours Side/Cocktail Plate - White
    Salt Cellar, Set of 2
    Shower Steamers
    Palladio Oval Back Reclaimed Teak Armchair at Terrain
    Vetro Gold Cups & Saucer
    French Monogrammed Linen Napkins, S/6
    Buckner 6 - Light Candle Style Classic Chandelier
    Hallin 49.75'' Recessed Arm Loveseat
    8 - Light Unique / Statement Empire Chandelier
    Horley Wreath Modern & Contemporary Accent Mirror
    Folse Swag Bed Accessory
    Frederique 3 Light Mini Traditional Antique Gold Chandelier
    French Lightweight Over-Door Pediemnt

    Doc Martens back in style?!

    First Birkenstocks… now Doc Martens?! I was at Nordstrom’s last week and ran into a whole display of… Doc Martens boots.  Huh?!  I thought those…

    Mackenzie-Childs DIY napkin rings

    Mackenzie-Childs DIY Napkin Rings! I love Mackenzie-Childs.  But my budget does not.  So, I came up with an idea to get the look for less.…

    Taking Antique Prints and Framing them

    I have on my hanging on my wall a series of 16 reproduction prints of antique German landscapes.  Below I have them arranged around my…

    Birkenstocks on Vogue?!

    Vogue blog features Birkenstocks? Did I read that right? Never would I have thought I would have heard the word Birkenstocks and Vogue used in…

    Mixed Berry Scones

    Mixed Berry Scones I love scones.  I have tried to make them from scratch before.  I found a mix at Trader Joe’s, a mixed berry…

    Leopard Print Shoes

    I wanted to share with you my new shoes for the Fall! They are right on trend with Fall 2013 flats, smoking slippers, and animal…

    Chelsea Textiles

    Let’s talk about a wonderful fabric and furniture company called Chelsea Textiles.  I was first introduced to them when I was in the Seattle Design…

    Console table re-do

    I have this console table in my dining/living room.  I’ve become bored with it.  It has looked like this for the past 5 years.  A…

    Summer Tablescape Styling

    A Summer Tablescape I had fun making this table scape on my custom made French farm house table.  It was made to my dimensions by…

    Nursery Decorating Ideas and first blog post!

    Welcome to my new blog! Hello!  I’ve decided to create a blog about fashion, antiques, decorating, food, and whatever else is on my mind.  After…

    Antique Tablecloths

    I collect antique linen.  When my daughter got married, I wanted something extra special in the linen department.  The best way to do that…use my…

    Using Antique Ephemera for Wedding Invitations

    I have been silent on the web for a reason.  A wedding.   My daughter’s wedding.  She’s a very hard worker as a medical resident…

    1788 Invitation from an Ephemera Collection

    I am in the midst of planning my daughter’s wedding.  Being the collector of everything antique, I really wanted something unusual for her wedding announcements.…

    Antique Teapot Flower Arrangements at a Wedding

    This project has been a long time in the making.  My niece came up with the idea of using antique teapots for her flower arrangements…

    18th Century George III Wingback Chair Upholstering Project

    I purchased a really fun chair–an 18th century George III wingback with exaggerated wings. The curves of the wings, seen from any angle, really makes…

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