You Never Get a Second Chance

(Tria Giovan)

I'm thinking of having the front door painted.  I've always had a stained door so this is a big change for me--and I don't do change very well.  My set up would be similar to the door shown above.  I'll have a glass door with a solid door behind it.  I've thought it would be fun to have a punch of color  in the foyer.  Blue, green, red...humm, I just don't know.

For fun, here are a few pictures of lovely "first impressions".  Enjoy.  

(photo: Pieter Estersohn; designer: John Bobbitt)

No color needed here--just oxygen.  I've gasped it all away!

(Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn)

What an interesting mix.  Traditional, contemporary, coastal, early American.  Anything goes.  Stained door.  

(photo: Jean-Francois Jaussaud; stylist: Emile Yannoukou)

Any one want to move in with me?  Looks like there will be plenty of room! (oxygen needed here too!)  Stained door--ugh, I'm so predictable!

(photo: Mark Lohman; stylist: Cynthia Marks)

Stained door, again! Casual, warm and welcoming.  This is a "take your shoes off" kind of house.  

 

Yes, I know, I'm GSG and this is a green door, but isn't it great!  I'm leaning this way.  That is until I see something like this:

Decisions, decisions.  

Alright blog friends, what kind of door do you see for GSG's future?  I'm all ears.  

Lovely Luxurious Linens

Who doesn't want to fall into this bed?

I can't begin to tell you how the peace and serenity of it is calling my name!  What a few weeks it has been.  

 

Does your bedding have color or are you a purist?  This duvet reminds me of a cottage garden.  

My bedding changes like my china.  I'm seasonal.  Spring in my bedroom is pure ivory.

 

Thank you, Sferra.  I adore you.

Rest well this wonderful weekend, dear friends.

Spring Color

(Suzanne Rheinstein)

(Thomas Jayne)

Today is the first official day of spring.  Are you celebrating in your home with wonderful color?  

As I'm sure you know, paint is the least expensive way to completely change the feeling of a room.  Imagine the foyer above in a decadent oxblood?  

(Residential Interiors)

                                               (Charlotte Moss)

How do you plan to bring in the spring?

Happy Spring to everyone!  

I hope you have a colorful weekend!

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Speaking of positive spring color, our sweet friend Hopsy...

A very big thank you goes out to Hopsy of Monograms and Manicures.  She hosted a great give-a-way several months ago featuring Toss Designs.  I was the lucky winner of the Balboa Weekender.  It is so bright and colorful.  I am quite impressed with just how spacious it is too.  She is such a kind person.  I do hope that if you aren't familiar with her blog, you'll go over and say, "hello".    

Irish Furniture

(M. Ford Creech)

Pair of George I Irish Cuban Mahogany Carved Side Chairs with ribbon carved knees and web carved pad feet.

(M. Ford Creech)

The rectangular molded top above a conforming case with three short drawers and a shaped apron, on

foliate-carved well shaped cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet; excellent color and patination.

Anyone swooning?  I'm on the floor!  Want to see more beauties?  

Be sure to visit:

M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES 

Laurelwood Collection
581 South Perkins Road
Memphis, TN 38117
901-761-1163 / Fax 901-761-1227
Wed - Sat 11-6, or by appointment

Hopefully, you'll have the luck of the Irish and find a pot full of fabulous treasures!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

One more thing:

Today is PVE's birthday.  Run over and wish her the best.  

She's so very kind and talented!

Could it be? A Country Revival?

(Country Living)

French country kitchen here.  Don't you admire the portraits?  Can't you here the discussion, "Margaux and Louis were relegated to the kitchen.  Wonder what that means?  Wonder why they didn't make it to the dining room?"  Maybe they were the French ancestors.  Another way to dress up the utilitarian space-the crystal chandelier.  Why not?  Life is short.  Enjoy.  Use the "good stuff".  

  

(House Beautiful)

This kitchen seems to have such warmth and history.  I could sit her for quite a while.  This is one of those kitchens that I'd have such fun finding out the story behind each and every object. 

Look.  Another chandelier in the kitchen.  Notice the outdoor cafe chairs--a French picnic in an farmhouse kitchen?

What am I seeing?  A revival of the "warm and cozy" kitchen?  It certainly looks that way.  What do you say?  Take it or leave it?  Are we over the crisp clean utilitarian look?  

  

Thank you!

A long overdue thanks to Southern & Preppy (Preppy 101).  Isn't she a sweetheart?  Thank you, friend!  

When you can, stop by for a visit.  She'll welcome you with open arms!

Marker Miracle

What's wrong with this picture?  

Yes, you are correct.  Never should these two things be near one another.  

Well, they were.  Think toddler.

Guess what?  Marker miracles happen.  

Anyone heard of using hair spray to remove permanent marker?  IT WORKS!

Now I'm wondering what in the world does this spray do to our lungs, or the poor hair dresser?

Have a wonderful, miracle filled weekend!