Here in New England, the peonies have bloomed, the hydrangeas are leafing up and snapdragons are just around the corner — perfect timing for a little tutorial from House Beautiful on the eight vases to have at the ready for gorgeous, simple summer arrangements: Mugs Trumpet-shaped Collection of bud vases Cylinder Ginger jar Pitcher Footed bowl Regular [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Vase 101
Posted in Décor, Reinvent It, Shop It, Tabletop on June 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Hooray! Les Toiles du Soleil Fabric Online!
Posted in Décor, Make It, Shop It, Tabletop on June 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Pursuant to last week’s post on Les Toiles du Soleil, I am happy to report that Paper Source is carrying a small collection of the delicious striped canvas online! So for those of you who won’t be making it to New York anytime soon, and aren’t too jazzed about ordering over the phone, you can order [...]
Chroma Lab Love
Posted in Furniture, Reinvent It, Shop It on June 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Once upon a time, after an auspicious run-in with a $20 drop leaf table, some rockin’ Paper Source paper and a good deal of Mod Podge, I had fantasies of making a living reinventing Craig’s List furniture into masterpieces. That was until it took me five days to scrape, sand and do a masterfully bad job of decoupaging [...]
Grosgrain Napkin Rings
Posted in Shop It, Tabletop on June 3, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Between the family events of last weekend and my little brother’s college graduation tomorrow, entertaining and celebrating have been on my mind. I love creating beautiful table settings (or “tablescapes” in design-ese), so whenever I see interesting linens, dinnerware or other tabletop accessories, I’m instantly drawn. My latest table candy? These colorful (and functional) grosgrain ribbon “belt” napkin [...]
Keeping Good Company
Posted in Décor, Shop It on June 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Looks like I’m not the only one who loves Thomas O’Brien’s Vintage Modern Towels from Target. Check out the personal list of favorite home products from House Beautiful Editor In Chief Stephen Drucker. I’m a big fan of his favorite kitchen gadget too. Glad to know I’m keeping such good company… Image credit: House Beautiful
Destination: Les Toiles Du Soleil
Posted in Décor, Make It, Reinvent It, Shop It, Tabletop on June 1, 2009 | 5 Comments »
This weekend, I happened to be in New York City for some family events (including helping to pack up the house that my stepmom, little brothers and Dad lived in for nearly two decades). Luckily, on the way down to the city I had been perusing the June issue of Martha Stewart Living and came across [...]
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