A New Sconce

Original light was a reproduction tin sconce. We replaced it with an $8 sconce I found at our local ReStore

The Upstairs Bathroom

This is the upstairs bathroom in our rental house as it was when we moved in. I was thrilled

Antique European Textiles

When my dear friend Kate recommended an online source for antique French textiles, I found myself lost in a

Eastlake Mirror

I stopped in at our local ReStore yesterday and found the loveliest Eastlake mirror. I was looking for a full

Burlap and Horse Hair

I stopped in at the upholsterer the other day and found the Duncan Phyfe sofa stripped down to burlap

A Victorian Children's Sofa

I found this antique Victorian children's sofa last year. It was shortly after I had purchased the wicker furniture

A Cottage by the Sea

One of my favorite old house renovators is at it again, restoring the charm and integrity of a historic

A Duncan Phyfe Sofa

My Grandmother's Duncan Phyfe is about to get a makeover. I grew up with this sofa so it holds

My Plum & Sage Dining Room Makeover: Finished!

It's taken me a while to get a chance to write this follow-up post because this has been a busy year

Jenny Andrews-Anderson artwork..

 I have a thing for art.. all mediums and so many different styles.  I fell for Jenny's art over

Green accents in the dining room..

 I love the light feeling in this space.  Just that little accent of green makes everything so good! Wishing you

Mary McDonald for Schumacher

 While searching for fabrics a little while back for some clients I came across the new line of Mary

For The Love Of Verdigris

What is it about a verdigris patina that makes it so attractive? I think half of the charm is the