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An Old Church Cornice
No babies were harmed in the making of this blog post. My friend, who will remain nameless to protect her identity, and I had an adventure. On a recent excursion to Community Forklift, we spotted treasure: Antiquities! Or something like it. It was definitely a cool piece of architectural…. something. Something that I knew I had…
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“Become a Possibilitarian”
I am quoting a piece of fabric. This whimsical lampshade grabbed my attention; “become a possibilitarian….” what does this mean? I felt drawn to the oblique shape of it, the colors and the bird, and the word “possibilitarian” stimulated my imagination. This was the perfect light for hanging over my desk. A few additional accessories…
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Color Inspiration: Turquoise!
I love the color turquoise. It evokes summer, beach glass, and a natural beauty that is not too nature-y. Looking around the house, it is not obvious how much I love this color. As if on a scavenger hunt, I went looking for the color turquoise. Ceramics are a great way to show off your…
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Cleansing the Palate
In this new house, we are still in the drudgery of the “pesky little jobs list.” These are things that we have to do to make the house functional. It has nothing to do with decorating or adding my own flavor to every room. It is pure drudgery and we have to keep on keepin’…
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My Little Corner of Paris
It has been exactly twenty-one years since I was in Paris. Traveling with an orchestra, I managed a break-away and had the afternoon all to myself. I wandered the streets, looking every part the tourist, wearing the most uncomfortable shoes! In spite of my aching feet, it was extraordinary. I will always remember the art…