Im liking these linen pillows from textile artist Charlene Mullen--great, bold graphics embroidered in the traditional style. Available at Margaret Howell. Below: Selections from Mullens "Geometr...
I love these gift (or keepsake) boxes from Smock. Imagine a pretty grosgrain or satin bow with these...they would be hard to part with!
While checking out the blog of my favorite stationery shop, Felix Doolittle, I came across a wonderful project called Snail Mail My Email. This letter-writing project, brought to life by artist Ivan ...
What a great little kitchen corner captured by Melbourne-based photographer Sean Fennessy. See more of his work here.
Sneak a peek inside this wonderful old seaside house in Kent. See more here (photos: Brent Darby). Pretty nice view from the terrace, huh?! Fun fact: The c. 1730s range was part of the kit...
I love this linen pillow cover from Pillowlink. The 20 x 20 flax linen cover has a fun white and gray bubble print on both sides ($26 + shipping; also available in 16 x16). See more pretty, eco-frien...
This bath, in a c. 1870s French Creole-style cottage on Floridas Apalachicola River, has such a serene view (the home, owned by a cookbook author, overlooks a nature preserve). Below: Another peek at...
Hope youve had a nice weekend. Just for fun, here are a few of my favorite "pins":T op to bottom: Triple berry pie with vine motif crust from Instructables; Hanging copper pots;...
This was a fun discovery on Pinterest--antique English plates given new life with a decoupaged initial. Custom monograms are also available. See more at Kelly Wilson Antiques.
What a clever idea: Tassels on tablecloth corners keeps the cloth in place--and looks nice, too! Cotton/flax tablecloth and tassel from blackballoon.
In the right setting and style, I love antique furniture that combines wicker, rattan, and bamboo, particularly those pieces that give off that old-time hotel or beach lodge feel. I had a white wicke...
Hello! Im back from a great trip to the beautiful and relaxing Sapelo Island. It was a week of reading on the porch, watching shrimp boats, taking wild rides on the golf cart through the woods to get...
Were off to Sapelo Island for the week! Ill be back soon to tell you all about our adventures on this remote (and hopefully very relaxing) island (photo: South lawn at the Reynolds Mansion, Sapelo Is...
This bath is from a restored c. 1894 home, but the colors of the mosaic floor, wall tile, and paint have sort of a 1930s or 1960s feel (Photo: Bo Sullivan for Old House Online).
Heres an interesting graphic showing the history of Ball jar logos (click graphic for a larger view). I think the first one--c. 1885--is my favorite.
~kitchen after~~kitchen before~~living room after~~living room before~Dont you just love a good makeover? The owners of this 1930s 900-square-foot Santa Monica cottage took six months for essential r...
Wishing you a happy (hoppy) holiday! "Sir Hopsalot" handmade wool bunny from Forestblue Factory.{Bonus yummy link: Passover Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe here}
Isnt that a sweet porcelain nest? Look again--its made of royal icing and filled with toasted coconut! Find the recipe and details at my favorite baking blog, Sprinkle Bakes.
What a great idea from BHG: Keep veggies and flowers moving with the sun--and away from rabbits and deer in the evenings--in a little blue wagon (little red wagons work, too...this one got a fun coat...
Here are two crisp, classic bath remodels from Atlantas Revival Construction. Top photo: The hobnail glass vase as a makeup brush holder is a nice touch and the casement window between the two sinks ...
As the lucky recipient of vintage and antique family linens, Im starting to think about how to repurpose some of the pieces. Im inspired by the pillowcases (above) made from heirloom linens by OldYar...
This family farmhouse in the Netherlands is the perfect blend: bright and cheery, but also warm and cozy. Its home to Ankie, a painter, and her family. See more--including the little ones and their p...
I love these hand-printed linen pillows from Hable Construction--such a fun complement for vintage furniture. The "Charcoal Checker" pattern (dots) comes in four sizes here. The "Charcoal...
Spring has definitely sprung around here! Since weve only done a little cleanup in the yard since we moved in (and only planted small trees and some boxwoods) its been fun to see what flowers po...
Heres a peek at a stylish, easy-going master bathroom designed by Lisa Sternfeld (photo: John Bessler for Trad Home). I love what Sternfeld says about traditional design: "Im especially fasc...
Whitechapel Ltd. is a great source for period-style hardware--they have a wonderful selection of brass and iron reproductions that includes everything from French cast brass door hinges to clock fini...
I love these storage containers ($32 each) from Bookhou At Home. Each of the three features an original design. Follow the creative process of artist Arounna here. Shop here.(Fun ...
Ive been searching for a boot tray. Sounds like an easy task, doesnt it? Well, were a big-footed bunch around here so most standard options out there wont fully contain our boots! Also, we dont have ...
The sun is shining around here (its feeling like summer!) so Im finding myself drawn to happy, vibrant colors. This breakfast nook, designed by Celerie Kemble, is so cheery. I love the faux bamboo ch...
I love the tub treatment here--and how about that window?! This wonderful bathroom is in the c. 1936 Atlanta home of interior designer Jill Brinson (photos: Simon Upton for House Beautiful). See more...
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