I wrote about the gorgeous lampshade  that my sister created in a previous post. Her lampshade gave me some inspiration, so I created the pillow below using the same embellishments; tulle, ribbon, vintage photographs and antique buttons.  I love just about anything that is vintage or antique and I love finding new ways to incorporate that into home decor.

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Between Naps on the Porch hosts a fabulous party every Monday called Metamorphosis Monday.  Join in on the fun by visiting her blog and checking out all of the great before and after photos or better yet share your own decorating photos!
Click on the image to be a part of this fun event that takes place [...]

Often times we have pieces of costume jewelry passed on from our mothers and grandmothers shoved in drawers or lost in the depths of our jewelry boxes. Sometimes earrings have lost their mates, bracelets are missing stones and necklaces no longer have their clasps.  It is time to dig out those old pieces and show [...]

So, my grandfather has been doing some spring cleaning and digging up all sorts of neat stuff.  His most recent find is an old canteen holder.  He wore it on his belt in WWII.  When the canteen is removed from the holder it doubles as a coffee mug. I love, love, love old things.  The [...]

This Lampshade can be purchased on ETSY

My sister just recently came up with this adorable idea.  When I saw the finished product my jaw dropped.  I think it is so gorgeous and such a great idea. She took an old lampshade frame and decked it out in ribbon, tulle, vintage buttons and black and white photos.  [...]

A few months ago my best friend Jenni introduced me to this amazing charity.  Her boss, who works closely with working wardrobes on many of their events, had purchased a table at their most recent Gala.  I was invited to attended and be a part of this amazing event.  Working wardrobes is a great non [...]

As mentioned in a previous post I am attending a Toile party at Pretty Organized Palace. I have always thought Toile fabric was beautiful. As a seamstress and the daughter of a fabric-aholic I was exposed to fabric stores at a very young age.  My mom would oooh and ahhh for hours as she would [...]

I just discovered this really great blog and just in the nick of time. In just a few days “Pretty Organized Palace” will be hosting a toile party. Check out her blog and join in on the fun!!

My sister came to work last week with leftovers from a delicious meal she had cooked the night before. Being the thoughtful, sweet sister that she is, she brought some for me too. It was sooooo yummy!!! I had to have the recipe. She actually was watching Everyday Italian with Giada De Laurentiis on [...]

My mom, my sister and I have just opened an etsy store. There are a few items on there now, but lots more to come so check back!! The adorable matchboxes that my mom creates are available for purchase on etsy. My sister will be adding some of her hand crafted creations as well.  She creates [...]