I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF...

There are 2 things I absolutely can not get enough of......new or old. I am always interested in buying one.

1. CHAIRS
2. LAMPS

LIVING ROOM MAKE BELIEVE.....

If I had an imaginary LIVING ROOM, above is what I would want mine to hold. Two matching sofas....a pair of french round-back beregeres.....biedermeier chest....a REAL antique subway scroll...and a touch of modern flair. ENJOY!!! What would yours be?????

I have been absent again. It's been hard getting back in the swing of things, but I am here now. Here are a couple of pieces that get me excited about March....April......and May. Hope you enjoy and it gets you a little excited about the upcoming months. More to come later.......

SIMPLE PILLOW SHAMS......

Hello my fellow readers! I hope all of you had a FANTASTIC NYE. I spent my NYE time relaxing very near to the coast, in the quaint little towns residing on road 30A. While down in the very southeast, I ventured with friends in and out of shops where I ran across these simple yet unique pillow shams. First of all, they were linen [check], secondly, somewhat of a different look I haven't seen [check], but the $$$ tag [no check]. Yep, I loved everything about them except the price tag. As looked at the package, sold individually instead of in pairs, with envy. I heard a whisper....."don't buy those...you can make them yourself." Genius!!!! Now, that's what a good friend is for. Thanks CTG!!! So, glad she thought of that for me. So, today I ventured to the fabric store and well ran across just what I was looking for [mark it down because rarely does it happen] With this being said.....I have a couple of photos to share with you. It's been a while since I dusted off my sewing machine and put it to work. I had my mind set on these shams and this is the final product. I bought the fabric for $12.99 a yard...and bought 2 yards. It's a gray slate linen and I was going for the "long draped off the bed" look.

CANDY AND AN EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT.....

Well, I know I have shared this area of my "loft" before, but I have added a new addition. An object I have needed there all along..but, sometimes it just takes a little time, you know? Do you know what it is? Don't look up....look down! It's my "early" Christmas present I picked out, but figured it was sensesless to carry all the way to Enterprise home and pretend it was the first time I had ever seen this, well....cow hide. Do you likey likey?


Next, I have a recipe that is oh SO SO SIMPLE and yet delicious too. I must get the rest of this out of my house. It's not even Christmas yet and I already feel like I have eaten to much. Some of you have probably heard or made this before but if not here you go. If you need something quick, easy and transportable to take to a Christmas party this year, try it.

[recipe below]

1 package of Chex Mix
16 to 24 oz. white chocolate

Melt white chocolate in microwave. Pour over mixture and mix very well. Pour onto waxed paper. Let set until chocolate is set. Eat like trail mix.

City of Blues

I know my posts have been scattered and not about "interiors" this past week. But, I must say, I find where I stayed and what I ate while I was there "post worthy." So, after I had my EXTREME night in Natchez, MS I headed southeast toward one of my favorite cities New Orleans, LA. Every time I have gone recently, I have fallen more and more in love with this city. Maybe, it's because I visit on the weekday and stay further away from Bourbon St than I used too. This city is one-of-a-kind....city and food wise. Below is where I stayed and its FANTASTIC!!!!!!! The name is Hotel Provencial. I have stayed here before, and no one leaves for the night! ;) Totally a positive in my book. It's an old boutique hotel that overflows with charm. It's all in the details and this hotel is evident to that. As always, I have posted pictures for a visual.

SCAREDY CAT.....YES, I AM

I have a confession everyone. So, a couple of nights ago when I was so happy, content, and full bellied up in the magnificant Dunleith Bed & Breakfast at Natchez, MS, my "ahhhhing and ohhhhing" of the stellar antiques and fabulous up-keep of the old plantation home turned into fright and a little panic. I sitting on my "canopy" bed (you know, the one I was so so so excited about) became some what curious of my surroundings. As I pondered around the 3rd floor of the home and out onto the wrap around porch contingent with all 26 columns, I began to wonder of the other guest, or lack-there-of lodging in this 1856 establishment. After snooping around, scouting out for movement over the roped off stairs leading to the 1st and 2nd floor,tip-toeing on the balcony, freezing to listen for noise, peering out the windows for a guest car count, and finally calling the CLOSED check-in / front desk (it's located behind the property). I made a pretty dead on assumption everyone had vacated. And, I was yet the only individual holding down this GIGANTIC fort. You know what????? I have never been more right in my life. I...me...all alone....was the only person on the property. And, if you know me, this was NOT ok. I will admit... I had panic run through my body. If your asking why I reacted the way I did.....all the exterior doors on the property are left unlocked, granted it does sit a ways off the road. (even worse if you ask me) After calming myself down, I knew I had to do one of two things, dash to my car parked about 60 yards away (literally) or continue to keep my door locked and stick it out through the night. Boots and a sweater never looked so good with pajama pants, and I had no problem carrying all four bags at once as I made a MAD DASH out the door, down the exterior steps, past the guest house, then the deserted courtyard, through the trees, and across the gravel parking. The only thing slowing me down in my sprint was the look over my shoulder every two steps. I made it to my rental car and sped to the driveway and down to the street in search for a populated hotel. I had the best sleep ever at the Hampton Inn that night. I hope you got a kick out of my Monday night and go to a B&B either...... A.) with a friend or B.) on the weekends.