We celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday Saturday. It was a chili tasting and hat party. Chili (not my favorite), but everyone else loves it and it made the event easier for me since they each brought food. We wore hats just to make the day more fun! Sunday was our wedding anniversary (34 years!). It was the first day in months that we … [Read more...]
Show Case~Displaying Collections
As a lover of (almost) all things old, I collect lots of stuff. Over the years, as my taste and style changed, so have my collections. When I discovered a vintage Statue of Liberty years ago, I was hooked. But I've limited my souvenir collection to only places I've visited and items cast in bronze. Although they aren't very big, collectively, they … [Read more...]
Knock-Knock ~ Upcylce Old Door Knobs
Make Picture Stands From Old Door Knobs I live in an old farmhouse. As we remodeled our home, we shopped flea markets and antique stores for vintage items. Although some of our doors are old, many had to be replaced, but they all have antique knobs. Of course I bought more than I needed. Old glass knobs have their own vintage charm, so I had … [Read more...]
A Fork in the Road
A big part of interior Design is accessories. I love to find new and creative ways to re-purpose and Re~Style items. Believe it or not, it took centuries before modern man and woman were convinced that using a fork was not barbaric. Charles I of England is responsible for the modern table setting, when in 1633, he declared, “It is decent to … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Table Setting
Freeze Frames Giving Thanks Happy Thanksgiving. One of my favorite holidays. Food, family, fun and football! Your Thanksgiving dinner table is the perfect occasion for using picture frames as place mats or chargers. Rustic, earthy tableware complements a big, hearty meal. If your celebration is anything like ours, your meal is big and … [Read more...]