Reading the paper this morning at a leisurely, slow pace, there seemed to be a subliminal message to slow down and savor the moment.Marni Jameson's piece was about the slow movement in design. She contacted Eric Storm and Beth Meredith who are slow life designers and originators of CreateTheGoodLife.org. And what did I see when I visited their site? A Continue Reading
A Clean Slate
I didn't actually make any resolutions for 2011, but I did promise myself that I would clear off my desk and start with a clean slate. So now I'm down to a folder with Slipcovers odds and ends, so here goes:To give a blank wall a big personality, layer wallpaper remnants or samples-Natalie Warady, style and market director, Country Living.Hand-painted French Continue Reading
Have I got a book for you!
If you like wallpaper, have I got a book for you! "Wallpaper is back at the forefront of interior fashion but its story is one of fluctuating fortunes. Ten years ago, 80 years ago, 140 years ago, papered walls were beyond passe: today, as in the eighteenth century, they are the last word in decorative chic. All fashions are cyclical, of course, but wallpaper's Continue Reading
The Perfect Gift
This is a time of giving and it's often difficult to find a the perfect gift that is meaningful for someone: not the most expensive gift and not the biggest gift, but the gift of love that only you can give to someone. Last year I wrote a post about the perfect gift of love. It was a Memory Box I received from my children several years ago.I still have it Continue Reading
Happy Birth Day!
Lindsey is taking a breather from blogging after the birth of her son yesterday morning. Mother, baby, father, and brother and sister are all doing well. Welcome to the world, little one and happy birth day!Time to celebrate! Put up removable peel and stick balloon wallpaper from Casart Coverings!- Ashley and Lorre Lei Continue Reading
