None except. Wallpaper. Fabric. Color. Gold Finishes. Texture = My Heaven on Earth. Take a look!!
Apartment designed by Fawn Galli and featured in the March issue of House Beautiful.
Anytime Wreath
I made this wreath for Christmas, however my husband loves it so much he says (and I agree) this wreath could be put up anytime!
Story time! Home Depot was right down the street from my Target $1.00 bin shopping so I decided to pick up materials for our 2011 Christmas Wreath. Babe helped me picked out the one for this year from Pinterest. I originally wanted a full on solid greenery wreath, but came back to Steve’s favorite. [Thanks Babe..I often change my mind 
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It was fun walking up and down the lumber section of Home Depot. I felt like a serious shopper/carpenter. The wreath called for 18″ pieces, and I just happened to find 36″ slats and had them cut down to size. I was tempted to buy thin molding pieces but .88c price was more appealing than $5.97 per molded slat. Finally, I bought my paint and went home to make the wreath!
Here are the steps:
- Glued the wood in the shape of a tic tac toe (right).
- Shaped the three separate tic tac toe pieces around a larger circled container!
- Spray paint any color or even use $2.00 sample cans from Home Depot/Lowes!
It was fun to make, here is the link to DIY
Last Minute Decor
I have created two quick posts! Last Minute Decor & Anytime Wreath.
I’m a big fan of Target’s front of the store $1.00 bins! This section is always filled with seasonal treasures that are fun for the whole family. As soon as you walk in they smack you with your own mini upscale dollar boutique! Some probably walk by and don’t think ‘oh this would be great in my house’ – but if you’re crazy like I am and are always looking to turn nothing into something this can be a treasure chest. For instance, these Christmas paper dowels (above) have made an exciting addition to our entry way. Check out the wall of fun; family photos, Christmas wallpaper ‘portraits,’ and vintage Christmas advertisements.
I also want to mention Young House Love has great inspiration on making your frames festive for the Holidays! Great use of floating frame boxes too! Check it out.
les décorations. part I
Love tiffany blue with the red glass candle stick. Mix matching gold and silver with the candles isn't normal, but metallics are too fun to just be limited to one metal!
I would love to say it's all about our first Christmas tree this year, but for our first Christmas with a "Mantle" it might be just as exciting as decorating our tree this year!
The framed fabric has been changed out to match the tree skirt. The B is mounted in place by the glass from the picture frame. DIY for the mantle.
The fabric for the tree skirt is indoor/outdoor fabric I hope to use to make pillows. That material was a great yard sale find! Purchased the entire spool for $5.00.
Red, Teal and Chevron patter!
I love our photo "Love N Happiness" taken in P Town, Mass. Reminds me of the song.
Decorating our living room listening to Jessie J live from London! Thanks Palladia TV.
Our little buddy came out of storage missing an arm. I hope he finds a place in our outdoorsy/vintage dinning room that will be decorated on Saturday! Steve and I had a fun night in. Thanks babe for making us Jamaican jerk chicken to remind me of our honeymoon and thanks for my pretty tulips! I love you hun bun. Make a date night out of decorating your home for Christmas. It's a great cheap date night in. We hope all of you are having fun with your families and loves this Christmas! Merry Christmas you guys!
Dreams of a Brownstone
Most people dream of white picket fenced in house to raise there family in. I grew up dreaming of a Brownstone or Row House to live in. After getting married I realized it’s not practical or realistic for the type of people that Steve and I are. Mostly because we are suburban people instead of city dwellers. I grew up in Massachusetts in a historic 19th century home and ever since I have loved great high ceilings and detailed moldings. Recently I got to live through a blogger’s Brownstone renovation in Brooklyn. Enjoy her transformation and follow her blog A Brooklyn Limestone in progress.
Old Sideboard DIY
Master Bedroom
Parlor Room
Kitchen During Renovation
Kitchen After. Custom Cabinets and Soap Stone Countertops
Soap Stone Island
Charleston Farmers Market Treasures (Every Saturday, April 9 – December 18, 2011)
Charleston Crepe Company click pictures for website
Visit Chez Mukweto for this Strawberry Cheesecake Crepe recipie!
One thing that I don’t take for granted is great food! The best Crepes that I’ve had in the US are located downtown here in Charleston, SC. I’m hungry just thinking of this place! Growing up my mom would try new recipes on us and one that stayed with me from childhood was her Strawberry Crepes. Her version was the desert crepe recipe with a cream cheese and strawberry filling. Last year mom and I were in Paris and I had my first French Crepe! I learned that I had been folding it differently! Thanks Steff for telling me the best ones are right outside the Notre Dame! One day I hope to go back with my Mister!
OK, so Charleston Crepe Company!!! They are only at the Mount Pleasant market on Tuesday and Charleston Market on Saturdays. My favorite is Banana, Nutella and walnuts! Plain lemon juice and sugar is good, as is fresh fruit and sugar! Have you made any lately or what’s your favorite? Check out Charleston Crepe’s savory ones!
Charleston Crepe Company
My other great find were these super cute Handbags. Add Libb Designs have been seen in local Carolina publications and even in Southern Living. I love her selection of vintage and home decor fabrics. Libby had her workshop set up at her booth. It was great to see her cutting and creating her clutch forms and use such great creativity. Her quirky handles and jewel appliques are very fun and sheek! She accepts orders for Bridesmaids gifts customized to your wedding colors. These bags would be great Birthday or Christmas gifts!
Here’s a sneak peak! Check out Add Libb Designs!
The Fabrics of my life
BLISS HOME PILLOWS
I am so drawn to mix matching fabric patterns. This craving to mix match was destined to be. I never matched when I dressed myself for Middle School. I was “that girl” that would wear faux Doc Martin boots with floral light blue baby doll dresses and probably had scrunched up hot pink socks to tie my outfit in. I always had to explain my outfits, haa. Thankfully that was me a decade ago. All of that said… I am going to attempt to start sewing more pillows. I love mix matching fabrics and pillows in our home. Once I have about 10 down I’ll put them on my up and coming Etsy shop. Hopefully I’ll be able to find some cool menswear patters or some fun metallic fabric. Everthing we own is mostly dark colors so in moving to Charleston, SC I jumped on the shabby sheek bandwagon and brought some color and texture into our apartment . I even have a linen tapestry hanging and a dried hydrangea bouquet, from Mom’s garden, on our refurbished barn wood table. I’m mixing it up and trying new things! So here’s to a hopeful fun adventure in sewing while watching Prison Break and anything Bravo. What hobbies and shows are you taking on this fall?
Linen Fabric from Moyanne's in Lynchburg, VA
The current fabrics in my life:
Crocodile textured fabric purchased in Acton, MA
Menswear inspired herringbone plaid pattern ,MA Mod colorful silk taffeta blend curtain, Lynchburg VA
Ikea Fabric , click picture for fun cheap fabric
Imported Coffee Bean Bag .50c Building #19, Massachusetts
Waverly Parterre Porcelain Fabric
Headboard fabric is from Calico Corners. The salesman entered the wrong price and I bought 2 yards for $10.00. Elle Decor had an editorial where the designer used this fabric on two sitting chairs. *side note, I'm not finished hammering the nail heads in yet.
Shower Curtain Fabric, Cotton Gin Fabrics under new ownership and they hope to out with the old and in with the new!
