Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Sometimes A Little Goes A Long Way

Acrylic furniture can be just the right touch in a room. I like to use an acrylic piece in a traditional or transitional design. I can add a traditional detail in a contemporary form or bring an element of modern into the mix. I like the see through-ness of it.

 This room is a wonderful mix of traditional, transitional and contemporary. The clean lined acrylic table over the white shag rug is perfect. It fills the space without crowding the space.
 The acrylic table and lamps in this setting help to give the space its open, clean design.
 Love the clear, smooth window treatment and lamp. They allow the room to not be over decorated.
photos from Homes & Gardens.
 The acrylic table I used in my recent show house room was the last piece I added. It was exactly what I needed. It didn't crowd the space and was a jewel of a table.
A great combination with the traditional chairs.
Do remember that a little goes a long way.
table from Acrylicore.

5 Senses Tour

As Thanksgiving approaches and winter is knocking at my door, I've been thinking of things that warm my soul...

This is a living room I would never want to leave!
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I took this photo just after my friends had left a recent party I had...I lit maple scented candles and served a punchbowl filled with hot cider (with spiced rum, natch!).  My cottage smelled amazing.  It was a great night!

Big sweaters...wrap yourself up in a hug.
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Coffee foam art!  These photos are amazing. Look almost too pretty to drink. Almost.

The Sound of Music always makes me feel good. If ever there was a bohemian nun, Julie Andrews was it!

Warm wishes to you, my friends...

Monday, November 21, 2011

Gingerbread Cheesecake

Want to try a different dessert this holiday season?  Gingerbread cheesecake is the answer ~ my son and I made it a couple of years ago, and it was soooo good we're going for it again this year.  Try this recipe courtesy of Perry's Plate.

I'm so excited!

I won this beautiful owl print from a giveaway at So About What I Said...
 Isn't it great?!  The artist is Mary Beth Heishman.  Visit her Etsy shop: MaryBethsArt.
I have the perfect spot for it in my kitchen!  Thank you, Melissa and Mary Beth!!

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Friday, November 18, 2011

France & Van Gogh

Visit my other (new) blog for an armchair trip to France... 
When the Moon Rises: Arles, France & Van Gogh: "To do good work one must eat well, be well housed, have one's fling from time to time, smoke one's pipe, and drink one's coffee in peace."...