A collection of handmade decorative pillows. Alison Cannon experimented in many different art forums over the years, but she fell in love with the medium of felted wool. Inspiration for her felted wool pillow designs come from the textures and shapes in nature, as well as the funky 70's. Pillow fronts are created using a combination of appliqué, layering techniques and … [Read more...]
Houndstooth in the House
Using houndstooth pattern offers modern twists on a traditional black and white pattern. In the fall of 2011, houndstooth pattern was touted as a runway trend that crossed over into home décor. I suppose that would now make the pattern passé… unless you live in my neck of the woods, the deep South. It's where football season never ends and where black and white houndstooth … [Read more...]
Second Hand Chic
A online store for second hand home décor has an intriguing mix of furniture, accessories and tableware There's a marketplace of vintage goods that's sure to become a favorite online source of mine. It's called Second Shout Out. The website is easy to navigate with shopping by category or style. It would be nice to have a "view all" feature, as "next." But once you are on the … [Read more...]
Union Jack Home Decor
Decorative items featuring Britain's Union Jack flag motif are all the rage around the globe. Earlier this week Canvas Color Kitchen featured a counter top to ceiling Union Jack flag motif, but not in the usual color scheme. The original is red, white and blue, as shown inside the heart of this striking British memorabilia cushion from Jan Constantine. The cream linen pillow … [Read more...]
