Restyling your home doesn't have to be limited to the interior. Don't forget the outside. As you come up my driveway, you see the west side of my house. The plants and flowers look nice, but the wall next to the windows is plain. I found an old pink star at the flea market for $18.00. I think it was probably once a clock from the 60s? I love … [Read more...]
Painted Accent Walls
Accent walls are a quick and easy way to add color to a room. If you are one of the many homeowners who are afraid of color, introducing a contrasting color to a single wall isn't as scary! How to decide? Choose a hue from a painting or fabric in the room as your accent color. Go bold and bright Look at the color wheel. Go with … [Read more...]
Doors in Dijon, France
We recently returned from a vacation/buying trip to France. One of the stops was the charming city of Dijon. (Yes, it's where the mustard originated from). Although only an hour and a half south of Paris by high-speed train, the difference between the two cities is remarkable. Dijon is more relaxed with fewer tourists. We practically had the city … [Read more...]
Les Portes du Quebec
The doors in Quebec are just as interesting (and old) as the rest of the city. You know me and architecture, I love anything older than me! We literally, walked on every rue, avenue et boulevard in Vieux Quebec. Several more than once. On one street in particular, every building had an interesting old door. Each with colorful worn paint and … [Read more...]
Quebec ~ Une Jolie Ville!
We just returned from a relaxing vacation in Quebec, Canada. It's a beautiful, charming and very old city. And, they speak French! It's built on a cliff-side overlooking the St Laurence River. So we walked from Basse-Ville (Lower Town where our hotel was) to Haute-Ville (inside the walls) several times a day. I feel like I have dancer calves … [Read more...]