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    Suzanne Kasler Regency Planter - Black Black
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    Croker 27.00'' Arched/Arc Floor Lamp
    Set of 2 Bowen Striped Drapery Panels - Natural, 50"W x 108"L Natural 50"W x 108"L
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    Berry & Thread Topiary Salt & Pepper Set
    Provence Rattan Swan Basket
    Villa Seville 4-Piece Place Setting
    Provence Goblet
    SULLIVANS 2 Piece Gold Framed Floral Wall Decor, 19 in. x 16 in .
    Bastide Figue d'Ete Candle 6.7 oz.
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    TJMAXX Set Of 4 Peter Rabbit Toile Lapin Dinner Plates
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    Hallin 49.75'' Recessed Arm Loveseat
    8 - Light Unique / Statement Empire Chandelier
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    Frederique 3 Light Mini Traditional Antique Gold Chandelier
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    Birkenstocks on Vogue?!

    Vogue blog features Birkenstocks? Did I read that right? Never would I have thought I would have heard the word Birkenstocks and Vogue used in…

    Mixed Berry Scones

    Mixed Berry Scones I love scones.  I have tried to make them from scratch before.  I found a mix at Trader Joe’s, a mixed berry…

    Leopard Print Shoes

    I wanted to share with you my new shoes for the Fall! They are right on trend with Fall 2013 flats, smoking slippers, and animal…

    Chelsea Textiles

    Let’s talk about a wonderful fabric and furniture company called Chelsea Textiles.  I was first introduced to them when I was in the Seattle Design…

    Console table re-do

    I have this console table in my dining/living room.  I’ve become bored with it.  It has looked like this for the past 5 years.  A…

    Summer Tablescape Styling

    A Summer Tablescape I had fun making this table scape on my custom made French farm house table.  It was made to my dimensions by…

    Nursery Decorating Ideas and first blog post!

    Welcome to my new blog! Hello!  I’ve decided to create a blog about fashion, antiques, decorating, food, and whatever else is on my mind.  After…

    Antique Tablecloths

    I collect antique linen.  When my daughter got married, I wanted something extra special in the linen department.  The best way to do that…use my…

    Using Antique Ephemera for Wedding Invitations

    I have been silent on the web for a reason.  A wedding.   My daughter’s wedding.  She’s a very hard worker as a medical resident…

    1788 Invitation from an Ephemera Collection

    I am in the midst of planning my daughter’s wedding.  Being the collector of everything antique, I really wanted something unusual for her wedding announcements.…

    Antique Teapot Flower Arrangements at a Wedding

    This project has been a long time in the making.  My niece came up with the idea of using antique teapots for her flower arrangements…

    18th Century George III Wingback Chair Upholstering Project

    I purchased a really fun chair–an 18th century George III wingback with exaggerated wings. The curves of the wings, seen from any angle, really makes…

    French Wire Hamper on Wheels!

    Ever look for a stylish hamper and get tired of all the baskets?    Yesterday I stopped by Pottery Barn with my husband.  We were…

    Antique Show Find – Antique Mirror

    A few weeks ago I attended several antique shows, Hillsborough  – Bay Area, Expo – Portland, Or. I’ve written in the past about my love…

    Favorite Collections: Antique Mirrors

    I’ve spent many years collecting antiques, and many of my friends, especially those who are 60’s plus, passionately collect a specific arena of antiques.  There…

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