Retro Chic has been popular since the inception of Mad Men. The 7th season starts this week and takes place in 1969 (what a year!). I found some fun photos from Lonny Magazine showing room sets and new furniture you can buy today to get the true 60s retro look. Don and Megan's 60s living room is the perfect period set. Shades of brown, beige … [Read more...]
DIY Table from Corner Bookshelves!
I try to keep an open mind when I’m shopping at Goodwill stores or flea markets. Sometimes I find an item and have no idea what I will do with it, but can’t pass it up because I know at some point I’ll come up with a great DIY project. Other times, I spot something and an idea pops in my head immediately. That’s what happened when I found four … [Read more...]
Maison et Objets
Twice a year in Paris, the interior design community is treated to a spectacular show called Maison et Objets. Furniture designers and decorative artists introduce their newest lines. It's an introduction of wonderful things to come! I love the sexy curve of this Otley Sofa from Matthew Hilton from England. How about a few funky acrylic … [Read more...]
DIY Hot Rod Headboard
You know the old saying "opposites attract"? My husband Tom and I aren't complete opposites, just in certain areas. He loves old cars, working on them and driving them, I love anything French, traveling and flea markets. More often than not, we meet in the middle. He went to a couple of French flea markets with me last year and I'll spend a whole … [Read more...]
30 Days of Tips to Re~Style, Redecorate & Refresh Your Home for under $25 ~ Day 3
It's almost fall, and who doesn't want to get cozy and snuggle in front of a fire when the temperature drops. A quick make-over from summer to fall is easy. Everything used in this Re-Style was "borrowed" from another room in the house. Forget slip covers, give your sofa a new life with an old quilt. Move area rugs around for a totally new … [Read more...]
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