If you want to make a quick, easy change to a room's decor here are two simple solutions.In the November 2009 issue of Southern Living, Associate Decorating Editor, Anne Turner Carroll used framed wallpaper along with an antique settee and a lamp to create an attractive setting on a blank wall. The wallpaper was cut and placed in ready-made frames. "Covering the Continue Reading
Process and Production
I love when I find inspiring art sites. This one from Ink & Spindle was really enlightening. It reminded me of my silkscreen / graphic design days at the Corcoran Gallery / College of Art + Design in DC. I loved this class and never really thought that what I'm doing now could relate, but this video put the two together for me. (via klt: Continue Reading
A Deja Vu Moment
You know how you'll be looking at something and suddenly it will trigger a deja vu moment -- a recollection of something else? Well, that happened a few weeks ago while I was browsing through a Horchow catalog. On page after page I saw images that reminded me of Casart Coverings removable wallpaper designs.This green faux linen above looks like our Green Faux Continue Reading
They grow up so fast
Kids, they really do grow up so fast. I know it's a cliché but it is so true.I'm getting ready to attend my youngest son's high school graduation. Hard to believe. It seems like yesterday that both my sons were in grammar school. Now I have a Junior in college and one about to enter college.I continue to mark their heights on two allocated door jambs (one Continue Reading
Off On An Adventure
Before I begin my adventure, first, I want to mention an update on last Friday's Run For The Roses post.Looking at Lucky, in the #1 rail position, ran into traffic early on but managed to finish 7th, Jackson Bend finished 12th and Endorsement didn't run. But, Calvin Borel, a Cajun, won on Super Saver and another Cajun jockey, Kent Desormeaux, rode the third place Continue Reading
