Hate It When This Happens

Don't you hate it when you buy something and then a few months later find something you like better at pretty much the same price?  That...

Fantastic Sconces!!

Keeping with the "when I visited Atlanta in May" theme - here are fabulous antique sconces I came across at one of the antique sho...

Tall, Skinny and Long

Don't you find that sometimes a space in your home demands something that's a bit skinnier, taller or longer than the typical offer...

My Recent Ikea Buys (including the store model)

Have you ever bought the store model at Ikea?  An Ikea staff person saw me searching for the white version of the Ranarp Work Lamp but ther...

Speaking of Blue and White Lattice

Monday I posted about Blue and White lattice for The Pink Pagoda's Blue and White Bash. Well, if you don't want to go bold on the ...

The Huniford Collection

James Huniford , an amazing designer and co-author of one of the all-time great design books, Dwellings:  Living with Great Style , has rece...

A Greek Key Ceiling Mount!

We all know stylish ceiling lights are hard to come by. Well, here's one more to add to the list of those that look great - it's Bal...

I Spy

I came across this image on Gretchen Opgenorth's blog where she profiled a 1970's book titled, "All About Decorating." A...

Using Outdoor Lights Inside?

If I hadn't already found the sconces for my bathroom renovation, I would definitely consider these. Love the styling. (Double Box Chrom...

New Old Sconces for my Dining Room

A while back I bought 4 vintage sconces for $40 a piece from Plaire , a terrific esty seller. Two have been hard wired for our bathroom re...

I'm Late to the Game - Jeffrey Allan Marks

Thanks to itunes & a season's pass, my daughter and I just completed a marathon viewing session of the first season of Million Dolla...

Sconce Love - Period with a Twist

Adore this Slaven Sconce by Lantern Masters that I found via Traditional Product Galleries here . It's described as a period piece but I...

Did I Make a Mistake?

Sunday at the Georgetown Flea Market I bought this modern brass light fixture for $130. The dealer told me it came from an estate sale of a ...

Glowing Pots

Aren't these interesting? They're illuminated planters. DWR carries them and through a quick google search I also found them of...

Canadian House & Home is Blogging!

One of my all time favorite magazines, Canadian House and Home, is now blogging! They've just started so there's only a few posts ...