A hint of vintage with a simple classic attitude to living.
It’s patio season and I’m so excited about the new containers and blueberries the husband bought. He negotiated a discount on one of the containers which was damaged, thinking I would like to blog about repairing it. I love the idea of container gardening, but patio container blueberries? That’s brilliant!
The first project this year was supposed to be a snap, or in this case a zip. I was going to whip up a slip cover within a couple of hours, but chairs are hard; especially chairs with lots of curves. Follow along to see how to make a curvy chair slipcover that fits like a form-fitting cocktail dress.
As it turns out finished slipcover is not as sexy as a cocktail dress, more like a casual afternoon tea. Story of my life. [Read more…] about Curvy Chair Slipcover
Welcome to my new happy place, the laundry room. I can’t help it! Just look at my new LG washer and dryer! They are so good-looking, high-tech and functional, I obviously had to show them off in a freshly painted room. I also seized the opportunity for cleaning and organizing.
Adventures are found every time I visit my daughter, Andrea. Now living in Fernandina Beach, she knows all the best out of way shops and restaurants.
Friday, we set off for St. Mary’s across the state line in Georgia, to visit an adorable store called Cottle & Gunn. It was only the second time for me to shop there, but once again I was totally absorbed in looking at literally every nicknack on every shelf. As I was contemplating how to carry on the plane a couple of vintage milk crates, I distractedly mumbled to Andrea, “What are we looking for?” Paint! Oh yes, we did have a purpose for our adventure.
Cottle & Gunn St. Mary’s, Georgia
Cottle & Gunn carries Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. They have such good taste. Their store was full of beautifully painted furniture and they offer workshops too! Andrea picked French Linen to paint her coffee table, then we were off to continue trudging through the monsoon.
The B&B Moyness House in Inverness was perfectly charming with Victorian accents, interesting nooks, beautiful moulding, a coal-burning fireplace and large windows. We found the sitting room to be very comfy. It was a perfect spot for writing in our journals since we wanted to capture every detail of our trip. The Highland breakfast was amazing as promised. After three mornings of the best fresh eggs, bacon and vegetables imaginable, it was time to pack the car and head to Edinburgh. [Read more…] about Scotland Memories
Going on holiday to Scotland, I just knew I would lose a couple of pounds enjoying the fresh air walking to shops and restaurants. Ha! After the first meal I realized I was in trouble. I traveled with my daughter Andrea, who practically invented the word “foodie”! She is an amazing little chef on her own, therefore she notices every detail down to each select spice used in creating a dish. I’m constantly learning new aspects of the food world from her. Me, I’m always studying the design and atmosphere of the restaurants.
