Believe it or not, I’ve never actually used chalk paint before yesterday. I see the beautiful pieces come into the barn. I see them online. I really love the look and so many of the colors. But I’ve been reluctant. Partly because I’ve heard there’s a learning curve involved, and ...
Read MorePretty things coming into the Garden House
I was just in the Garden House today, and look what I found! Doesn’t the painted furniture look amazing against the rough floors. Rosanna of Bella Villa came in and magically transformed the one-time kitchen with her tiffany blue accents and pretty pieces. Here’s some more of what I found, ...
Read MoreMarket Days here we come . . .
Between Tag Sales and renovating the cottage (a.k.a. The Garden House), we’re also putting on our fall Market Days this weekend. It’s a blast – dozens of temporary dealers arrive, put up their tents, bring out their fabulous finds – it’s like Christmas for me! I mean, think about it ...
Read MorePower of Paint: Before & After
Actually, this should be titled, “Before & Now”, because while it’s technically ‘after’ pictures I have, they are not the magazine-ready kinda after pictures you may be hoping for. Things happen around here in baby steps – mainly because we inevitably run into the unexpected. So this post is really ...
Read MoreFabric Sources
I get asked about sources for affordable, high-end fabric all the time, and thought you might like to get the scoop. My favorites are right here in the DC/MD/VA area. They are: 1. Haute Fabrics in Marshall, Virginia This is a selection of not just decorator fabrics, but truly high-end ...
Read MoreA little bling
I don’t wear a lot of jewelry. But I love a single, beautiful piece. With fall and winter coming, I begin to think about that just-right piece to finish off my outfit. If you get the right piece, your clothes can be of the simplest form and design, yet your ...
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