A tarnished silver tray gets a new lease on life with a thrifty upcycle using a blue and white napkin and decorative bunny mold. This t...
Best thrift store decor ideas. This includes some favorite vintage pieces and ways that I have used them in my decorating style.
"You can't really say what is beautiful about a place, but the image of the place will remain vividly with you." ~Tadao Ando Happy New Year!!! The tragedy of this wonderful thing called technology is that sometimes (or oftentimes) it breaks down. I have been without a computer for a few weeks now and I apologize for the long silence. I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's. I certainly did! I was pondering what I love about Christmas because I am always sad to see it end and I realized that some of my favourite moments are spent in a special room in my house and in the homes of my family. In the Victorian era the dining room was a social center and the formal dinner party was an event surrounded by ritual and elegance. Many newer homes today no longer have this room since for some reason it seems to be going out of style! Is it the old-fashioned tradition of formal dinner parties and elegant entertaining that is fading away or simply that our gatherings are moving from the dining room to other areas in our homes? I have always loved dining rooms. I have grown up in a family that respects and cherishes many British traditions carried back from before my Mother's family immigrated to Canada. My Nana's dining room has been the setting for many occasions throughout my life - birthdays, anniversaries, Easters, Thanksgivings, and many the lavish Christmas feast. In my Mother's home it is always exciting when the good china is brought out and the candles lit for a special dinner. I can't imagine my home without a dining room and I love the time that we spend there. Whether this room is laid out for guests or sitting in the late afternoon sun with the day's projects strewn on the table - our dining room is a reflection of our love for old and lovely things. Sometimes I like to think that my home has become a haven for old traditions and treasures and all of the fading but unforgotten things that make life sweet.
The 1910s featured the first phone call, Babe Ruth's Major League debut and some delicious recipes. Get a taste of America's pastime with vintage recipes for cookies, fudge, salads and more.
I try to catch up on my dear friend Liz’ SewingRoom SewAlong project. I probably won’t create all the sewing related items I’ve missed over the last few months, but the plan is to make a thread catcher and a sewing machine cover within the next weeks. I’ll maybe add this month’s challenge – a scissor’s etui to the do-do list as well. The April project is done already. I’ve made this pincushion, using again a sugar bowl that I had found at the flea market last year. ******* Shortly before our move I had received a wonderful package from my dear Danish friend Dorthe and it’s overdue that I show you these. Sweet Dorthe over at Den Lille Lade had created a gorgeous fabric collage with a lovely rose image for me. Take a look at all the yummy laces she had used. Absolutely beautiful! Dorthe had also included this fabulous angel for a safe travel. Isn’t she pretty? I kept her in my purse during our 3-day ride South and the trip went well :-). Now she’s got a place in the studio. Other sweet gifts were this pretty lavender heart and the wonderful vintages clips. Thank you again, dear Dorthe!!! You know how much I love your gifts. Everything will be treasured for sure. I still work on finishing up the studio for the “Where Bloggers Create” party on July 14th. Without that deadline in mind I probably would have put off several things for quite a while, like painting some more pieces of furniture etc. Now I’m happy that they are done or will be finished soon. See you next Saturday then … :-) Have a lovely weekend! HUGS, Julia
A blog about Decorating, fashion, gardens, the beach, gardening, cooking, photography, all influenced by my Italian and Argentine roots.
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In this weeks 'My Nest' feature, we are chatting to London based fashion designer Gudrun and taking a little peak inside her earthy bohe...
Cecilie shares Scandi style summer house in the Danish city of Roskilde with her husband Daniel and their three children Luca Isabella, Philippa Jemima and Cocoelle Vinnie. The couple have transformed the house using bold colour statements, their gorgeous furniture designs and personal touches
Tabletop shop: Find dinnerware, serve ware, copper mugs, plate collections, platters, bowls, napkins, and table linens.
In 10 Unusual DIY Shelves, there are so many things that can be repurposed as shelves for your walls. I've found 10 by DIYers to show you.
Rusty Hinge is a blog about vintage decorating, gardening, and collecting with a twist of farmhouse and country living.
"You can't really say what is beautiful about a place, but the image of the place will remain vividly with you." ~Tadao Ando Happy New Year!!! The tragedy of this wonderful thing called technology is that sometimes (or oftentimes) it breaks down. I have been without a computer for a few weeks now and I apologize for the long silence. I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's. I certainly did! I was pondering what I love about Christmas because I am always sad to see it end and I realized that some of my favourite moments are spent in a special room in my house and in the homes of my family. In the Victorian era the dining room was a social center and the formal dinner party was an event surrounded by ritual and elegance. Many newer homes today no longer have this room since for some reason it seems to be going out of style! Is it the old-fashioned tradition of formal dinner parties and elegant entertaining that is fading away or simply that our gatherings are moving from the dining room to other areas in our homes? I have always loved dining rooms. I have grown up in a family that respects and cherishes many British traditions carried back from before my Mother's family immigrated to Canada. My Nana's dining room has been the setting for many occasions throughout my life - birthdays, anniversaries, Easters, Thanksgivings, and many the lavish Christmas feast. In my Mother's home it is always exciting when the good china is brought out and the candles lit for a special dinner. I can't imagine my home without a dining room and I love the time that we spend there. Whether this room is laid out for guests or sitting in the late afternoon sun with the day's projects strewn on the table - our dining room is a reflection of our love for old and lovely things. Sometimes I like to think that my home has become a haven for old traditions and treasures and all of the fading but unforgotten things that make life sweet.
How to make a DIY plate wreath. This method will not damage your plates. See how to create stunning wreaths with vintage or new plates for any season.
I love collecting and making things from broken discarded items and so when I got given a lovely box of vintage broken crockery to work with I was so excited!…
The 1910s featured the first phone call, Babe Ruth's Major League debut and some delicious recipes. Get a taste of America's pastime with vintage recipes for cookies, fudge, salads and more.
Wondering what to do with your old pots and pans? Check out these recycling home decor ideas. Before you throw away your old kitchenware check out these cheap home decor ideas that are easy and are great for decorating on a budget. #diy #homedecor #potplanter
Decorative plates are great for entertaining or just adding decor to your home. Of course, these things don’t come without a price and often decorative plates are a bit more than we like to spend.
I love to recycle vintage items and give them a new lease of life.I am given boxes of cracked crockery and I get so thrilled at old pretty china crockery broken…
Do you have extra sets of dishes taking up too much storage space in your home? How about your grandma's or mom's dishes?
I try to catch up on my dear friend Liz’ SewingRoom SewAlong project. I probably won’t create all the sewing related items I’ve missed over the last few months, but the plan is to make a thread catcher and a sewing machine cover within the next weeks. I’ll maybe add this month’s challenge – a scissor’s etui to the do-do list as well. The April project is done already. I’ve made this pincushion, using again a sugar bowl that I had found at the flea market last year. ******* Shortly before our move I had received a wonderful package from my dear Danish friend Dorthe and it’s overdue that I show you these. Sweet Dorthe over at Den Lille Lade had created a gorgeous fabric collage with a lovely rose image for me. Take a look at all the yummy laces she had used. Absolutely beautiful! Dorthe had also included this fabulous angel for a safe travel. Isn’t she pretty? I kept her in my purse during our 3-day ride South and the trip went well :-). Now she’s got a place in the studio. Other sweet gifts were this pretty lavender heart and the wonderful vintages clips. Thank you again, dear Dorthe!!! You know how much I love your gifts. Everything will be treasured for sure. I still work on finishing up the studio for the “Where Bloggers Create” party on July 14th. Without that deadline in mind I probably would have put off several things for quite a while, like painting some more pieces of furniture etc. Now I’m happy that they are done or will be finished soon. See you next Saturday then … :-) Have a lovely weekend! HUGS, Julia
I realise that with this post about granny's upcycled old china, some of you might think I've lost my sense of style entirely. Kitsch is not for everyone, but surely David Bowie for everyone?! Dirty Lola is one of those happy Etsy discoveries, a shop created by Miss Scarlett, a full-time professi
Seven ideas for using china to recapture elegance in everyday life.
Don't want to fork out big bucks for vintage cake stands? Make your own! Here's the complete tutorial!
We pass by garage sales all the time but if you ever see these items at one, you better buy them.
Whether you have a collection of heirloom plates, or just found a good deal on some at the local thrift store, these 6 ideas are great for different things you can do with those upcycled plates. Th…
Oh, vintage plate. How do we love thee? Let us count the ways… This vintage plate DIY idea is one of those projects that makes me so happy, because really, who doesn’t love the feminine frilliness, vivid color, and handed-down authenticity of…
Quick and easy tutorial for how to make homemade candles. A great way to repurpose all those old candy dishes you find at the thrift store.
Get crafty and transform your home with simple and unique DIY teacup projects! Discover easy-to-follow ideas to get you started.
