I adore graphics. For some reason, I am drawn to them. The bolder the pattern and color, the better; rather surprising because I tend to make neutral color choices at home. Not sure what the juxtaposition in my design tastes signifies, but I thought I share my graphics addiction with you and devote this week [...]
I had a great DIY weekend! I was able to get out to my garage both days and do one of the things I love to do; bringing old and discarded furniture back to life. Simultaneously, I worked on an old project I started a couple of years ago, a dining room table and started [...]
Applying a DIY attitude offers you the ability to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. As I visit home design shows, museum exhibits or craft fairs, I am always blown away by the creativeness, inventiveness and uniqueness of the design. Here are a couple of the examples of what I mean. Take Museum of Art [...]
When I developed an interest in upholstery, I decided to take a class at the Fashion Institute of Technology. I wanted to really learn the fundamentals that you just can’t get from a book. Fortunately, the class was run by a professional upholsterer. Because he was a phenomenal teacher, I took the 4 week class [...]
“I’m not creative”…. a familiar response when I encourage people to DIY instead of buy. I often wonder, is it about DNA or learned skills? My exposure to the DIY world started at a very young age. I remember my first embroidery project using a plastic needle and very thin Styrofoam backed canvas with a [...]
As I mentioned in a previous post, I love quotes. They inspire, they motivate and the really good ones stop you in your tracks and force you to pause and think. And more importantly, depending on the message, they help me to open my heart a little wider, helping me to be more compasionate, accepting [...]
Yesterday, I got into a conversation with a parent from my son’s school about graduation treats and favors. At the time we were serving cake to the kindergarteners after their stepping up ceremony. She had expressed and interest in making personalized labels to be placed on candy bar favors for her at her son’s upcoming [...]
A few years ago I met Peppy, a talented and fellow home fashion enthusiast, at her store, Peppy’s Dream. It was a welcoming retreat with inventory that included vintage acessories, jewelry and home furnishings. Although she no longer has her store, she continues to shop estate and tag sales and continues to live the creative life. Peppy purchased [...]
Had a great time at Figment 2009. I went with my husband, Glen and son, Evan. Since we have been having endless rain days, I wasn’t sure if the weather would be on your side, but it was. Here are some pics from the day. Battery Maritime Terminal Ferry entrance I love quotes and these [...]
I went to the Domino Tag Sale in the Hamptons. I got off to a late start; it was 9:40 AM by the time I got on the expressway near my home. Ran into some traffic during the last 15 miles but I got there by 11:15. Overall, with the help of my GPS, my [...]
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