Posts Tagged as ‘design’

July 25, 2009

Creativity at Chateau Dumas

A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.                                                              ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe  (Note: There are many spectacular images capturing the amazing beauty [...]

March 9, 2009

Inspired by Red

Creating a “bed of roses” from red inspirations freshen a bedroom of a creative frugalist. Vintage redwork embroidery, vintage millinery and other linens add a French-inspired look during the winter months.

February 28, 2009

Finding Everyday Beauty

Creating ordinary beauty in our home and lives can help change our perspectives.

February 20, 2009

Got Magic?…Believe…Bloom!

Creating new “magic” with the old in the everyday. Each of us has creativity to turn the ordinary into the extra-ordinary!

February 16, 2009

romantic millinery magic

Lovely vintage velvet, silk and linen millinery is designed into a romantic tieback for a cottage bedroom. An old Dutch Master painter is the inspiration for creating a voluptuous bouquet of roses and other flowers on a raspberry red buffalo check silk curtain. The results fill the room with renewed energy, color, texture and a country french inspired room! The results far exceeded my vision for the design. See what you think!