My latest furniture project has been a re-imagining of a piece that I built years ago. I like to take pieces of old furniture and put them together in new ways, and this particular table started off as a base and then a piece of glass that was being thrown away. I had to buildContinue reading “things i love: a faux stained glass table”
Category Archives: Furniture and Interiors
fabric flips
I have long had an affinity (addiction) to fabric. I know a few other people like this. We gather material from fabric stores and other sources, not sure what we’re going to use it for, just because we love it. We have a bin of loose fabric, ready for the next project. For some people,Continue reading “fabric flips”
counting the things i love
number one: my door knocker I love objects shaped like animals. I also love door knockers, even though they hardly ever get used these days since most of us also have doorbells, not to mention elaborate smart-home devices. In any case, seeing this stoic lion gazing from our black front door brings me much joy. Continue reading “counting the things i love”
necessity, a mother
Sometimes people have perfect situations for creating their ideal interior designs. An endless budget, access to any resource, an unerring eye for design, a perfectly square and plumb space or the ability to make it so. Most of us, though, learn to master the art of compromise. Personally, I think the best ideas come fromContinue reading “necessity, a mother”
oh, the places you’ll go – dr. seuss
I have had the good fortune to see a few places in the world so far. My last international trip was to Argentina in 2019. My husband had to travel there for his work, and I tagged along. We met in Buenos Aires and then went south to Patagonia. I had visited Argentina before, MendozaContinue reading “oh, the places you’ll go – dr. seuss”
weekend plans
When I think of my ideal weekend, it usually involves good food, good wine, and… a good furniture or painting project. I am so very excited for this coming weekend. It’s one of those times when a perfect storm has gathered and I have a variety of projects I get to tackle all at once.Continue reading “weekend plans”
paint your own wallpaper
I love the punch that beautiful wallpaper can bring to a room. When we first moved into our house, many of the walls were covered in coordinating wallpapers of hunter green and burgundy. I could tell they had been meticulously chosen by the previous residents, and I appreciated the effort they put into their selections. Continue reading “paint your own wallpaper”
galactic trunk re-do
Do you have any furniture pieces that you have transformed multiple times? I certainly do. One example is my wooden trunk. When I bought it at a garage sale (in high school) the surface was old, bare wood. I immediately painted it a deep red and then painted faces on it. I don’t have picturesContinue reading “galactic trunk re-do”
design + surrender 