Tuesday, December 31, 2013

A New Year...


2013 was a big year filled with many changes for me, I'm not
sad to say goodbye to it but I am very excited to say hello to 2014
and to see what it has in store. 
I have a good feeling about this one. 



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Wishing you all a Happy New Year filled
with good health, happiness and prosperity!


Ciao,
F

Friday, December 27, 2013

All that glitters...

The new year is just around the corner...
It always makes me think of glittery frocks...
What can I say, it brings the girl out of me.


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Ciao,
F

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Christmas Wishes...

A very Merry Christmas to all!
May it be filled with much love and thanks!


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Hohoho,
F

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Black & White...

Viewing winter through the lens of black and white...it seems more stark just like the weather!


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Stay warm...

Ciao,
F

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

All about the table...

My husband and I love to entertain with friends...he cooks and I set the table.
Thanksgiving table is one of my favorite to create. There are so many things you can do.
Here are a few tips to creating the perfect table to give thanks around with your friends and family.

If you are serving at the table keep your center pieces simple...
Use what you have, here they used glasses filled with herbs...you could also use bowls of Autumn fruits or vegetables. Just remember to leave room for all those platters of food.







I like to shake up the table with place cards, it keeps conversations interesting and if you have new guests it can make them feel more welcome by sitting them next to folks who will embrace them and ease the feeling of not knowing anyone.
You can use small apples, little pumpkins, pine cones, wine corks or just a simple piece of paper with their name written on it. Again, use what you have and what is seasonal.


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Lighting is key for any room to create a mood...this could be using a dimmer on your overhead lights, adding candles or stringing lights...it all depends on the room and what you have available but please don't use big bright lights, know one looks good under a spotlight.


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Seating...who has 12-20 chairs that all match sitting (yes, pun intended) around their house? Don't be afraid to mix it up with traditional dinning chairs, upholstered chairs and benches.

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For the table settings mix and match your glass ware, plates and even flatware...it adds a bit of whimsy and interest.

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Remember to have fun, use what you have and don't be afraid to mix it up...the true reason you are all getting together is to give thanks and celebrate so don't stress, it will all be fabulous!

Ciao,
F

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Outdated...

This place is the perfect marriage of all things good...
Coffee, Food & Vintage

It's the Outdated Antique Cafe
hidden in the hamlet of Kingston, NY

I have to say it would be an expensive lunch or
cup of coffee...
these folks have an eye for vintage.

See for yourself...









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Ciao,
F

Friday, November 15, 2013

Rustic...

Loving the rustic simplicity of this image...

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Happy Friday to you all...

ciao,
F

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Inspiration...

    Wow, so sorry...I didn't realize how long it has been since I last blogged.
I do need to get better about that...sometimes the time just seems to slip on
by before I know it it is a new week with a new list of things to do and well
you know how it goes.
    Today I wanted to let you in to my inspiration for the holidays...
I am participating in the Plucky Maidens Holiday Junk Fest on November 22 & 23
in Portland, OR and I love having a theme. I find to be helpful in planning what
my space is going to look like, gives it some focus and offers inspiration for me
and my customers.
    This year it's Holidays in Montana...a little rough, a little outdoorsy, cold winter days
in front of the fireplace, and yes a wee bit of glam...snow can look like glitter after all.
    It started with two beautiful taxidermy deer heads I purchased a couple of months go,
Billie and Bobbie...they have been in my studio, giving me much inspiration.

Meet them...



The following images also offered up inspiration for my holiday...



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Where do you find inspiration?

Ciao,
F

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

A Chateau...

Loving this image today...
I might need some plaid, wool and riding boots
to live here but I'm down with that.




Ciao,
F

Monday, October 21, 2013

The coast...

Bound for here...


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for a little r&r for Mr. O, the pup and I...

Ciao,
F





Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Fall...

I love days like today...

the air is crisp like an apple
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the sun warms you like a wool blanket
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the colors are vibrant you need shades
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the smells are sweet and sour
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the sounds of falling leaves are like the rustle of a tuutuu

It's a perfect Fall day!

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Happy Tuesday!
Ciao,
F
 

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Vintage Signs...

I love the old signage that peppered our country from coast to coast.
They don't make them like they use to...these would be fabulous hanging on a wall
continuing to tell their stories.


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Ciao,
F

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Metal...

For those of you that know me, you know I love me a little metal.

the warmth...
the patina...
the way it reflects light...
how it can go with any style...

It's so versatile and fun to play with when designing any room in the house...


I imagine the chairs around the dining table, the lights over the kitchen island and the lockers in the entry way for outerwear...

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This would be perfect in the loo or as a nightstand...

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Self explanatory...


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I love these as candle holders, convert them into pendant lights or just let them shine as the little beauties they are...

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Trays...catch alls in every room, serving, bulletin board, make up tray, accent piece to reflect the light...you get the picture.

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My favorite...the industrial cart, there isn't a room you couldn't use of of these

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Next time you find a piece of metal that you just aren't sure what to do with...go ahead, buy it!
You will eventually find it's home, it will speak to you and you will be soooo happy you did it.

Ciao,
F

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

indoor hammocks...

I would love to have one of these in the middle of my living room at about 3pm everyday...


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Can you imagine?
I can!

Now some zzzz's in MY new bed.
Ciao,
F