Candles

Another passion of mine is candles. Nothing calms my nerves more then the soft glow of a group of candles. One of my favorite place to pick up candles is illuminations. They also have a great book for inspiration. My favorite fragrance right now is honeysuckle. Reminds me of summer nights as a kid. When I'm really stressed, I light some votive and put them in my shower. Try a candle lit shower sometimes....just as good as a candlelit bath!

Pottery Barn Fall Preview

I know its smack dab in the middle of summer, but Pottery Barn is now showing most of their fall line on their website right now. Ask any of my friends, and they will tell you how much I love Pottery Barn. I can find Pottery Barn bargains on ebay, hit their stores and score a great deal. If I pay full retail, its only because I "had to have it." For me, it's their touches of wimsey added to their classic dessigns. I have their basic sofa/chair combo in denim (which I know is so yesterday) but I still love it. I have quite a collection of PB photos from years past...I'll be doing "vintage" Pottery barn photo post soon!

Vignettes

Vignettes for me are wonderful focal points in decorating. Sometimes I feel silly posing my things, but a great looking vignette can make ordinary things stand out. Magazines and catalogs are great inspiration because they use expert stagers. I do like my things to be practical tho, so that breakfast tray on the bed, set just so, may be a bit much for everyday living, but your vintage juice glasses displayed for the easy grab can be perfect!

Purple Martin House

Purple Martin HouseThe Purple Martin (Progne subis) is a member of the swallow family. It is a medium sized, migratory song bird much desired in gardens. The male is entirely a glossy dark, purplish black sheen while the female is purplish black with a duller sheen and lighter underpants. Several Purple Martins will nest in a multi-compartmented birdhouse much like a bird condo building. They

Some More Small Baths

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Here are some more pictures of small baths with lots of style. I love when I see great style in small spaces. It makes me believe that anythings possible in design! My sister and her kids are staying with me this week. 7 people sharing ONE bathroom! Crazy? Probably. Summer camp like? You bet! LOL

Anneliese's House

This is my friend Anneliese's home. She has more style in her little finger then most people have in a life time. These photos are only the tip of the iceberg tho! I will have to do a part II of her home! Anneliese is one of many internet friends I have met over the years, bonding over home decor. I treasure all my Internet friends and feel like I'm meeting even more here on my blog! Its so much fun to bond with people who have a passion for home design. Anneliese also has a wonderful esty site where she sells beautiful jewelry so check out the link on my front page.

STYLE FILE-White

I promise you I will go over certain subjects again and again. When I do, you can be sure its a favorite subject of mine. One subject I never tire of is the color white. The older I get the more white I want. I don't know why that is, it just is. Its so crisp and clean and noncomplicated. Maybe its how we long our lives to be? I dunno. White with bold splashes of color or even bright white with cream white....I love em' all.