The difference between these and plain paper napkins is not just the color. How many times have you seen something and thought “why didn’t I think of that?!” Eco-friendly cocktail and table napkins, placemats and runners from MYdrap are available in a multitude of colors. They will add a touch of special to every day [...]
Archive | March, 2011
Arranging Bed Pillows
Eleven basic pillow shapes and sizes are key to transforming any bed. When it comes to dressing a bed with pillows, there are no rules. Some like them firm; others prefer soft. There are a variety of fillings from space-age memory foam to old-fashioned goose down. However, size does matter and so does the number [...]
My Search For Os De Mouton Chairs
Perseverance has its rewards, even in decorating. Over a year ago, I entered a local antique store I don’t go to very often. Oh, they have lovely things but not so lovely prices. Why torture myself. I had been longing for a pair of French os de mouton chairs to use by the great room [...]
Belgian Country Kitchen
Large and elegant but utterly simple, this showpiece kitchen has a wonderful blend of natural surfaces. White stucco walls, unvarnished wood, neutral stone and touches of wrought iron come together in a perfect old-house kitchen created by a pair of Belgian antique dealer-designers. While the architecture of the room lends itself to the rustic look [...]
Contemporary Handwoven Rugs
Traditional weaving techniques are interpreted in modern style floor coverings. I was first introduced to handwoven rugs three decades ago when my parents were living near the Pennsylvania Amish country. Mr Shops and I purchased several rag rugs for our first home. Three children and numerous pets later, they were still going strong. With our [...]
