Travers Fabric & Pierre Frey Wallpaper

Posted on | September 30, 2009 | 3 Comments

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I was daydreaming about decorating again tonight. I have a long way to go with my renovation before I can actually buy fancy things. I came across a beautiful piece of Travers fabric above on sale for $35/yard. Pretty, classic, and I love the colors. Then, I thought what if I paired it with one of favorite neutral wallpapers; Pierre Frey’s Erevan? Might be too busy and heavy? Or maybe I could make curtains out the Travers floral and use it in the room I was thinking about painting a light green? Night!

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Category: textiles, wallpaper

Diy: Gourd Lamp

Posted on | September 30, 2009 | 1 Comment

Totally intrigued by this diy gourd lamp I found on marthastewart.com this morning. Kinda pretty and interesting. Check out the site for full diy instuctions and video how to: marthastewart.com.

Category: diy, lighting

Apple Cider Donuts & Edible Boston

Posted on | September 29, 2009 | 10 Comments

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I am totally in love with fall cover of edible boston. Fresh apple cider donuts from Russell Orchards in Ipswich, Ma are heavenly. I’ll admit I have eaten a bag of these delicious donuts from Russell on the car ride home. Edible has a fun bread pudding recipe on their site using leftover apple cider donuts. Sounds yum but who ever has any leftover? Maybe I’ll give it a try next week. Get the recipe: ediblecommunities.com/boston.

Category: boston and metro, recipes

Red Sprite & Jim Dandy Winterberry Shrubs?

Posted on | September 28, 2009 | 8 Comments

My mom picked me some “Red Sprite” and “Jim Dandy” winterberry shrubs for my front garden to replace my hydrangeas. “Jim Dandy” is the male plant. Males are needed to pollinate the females. One male can pollinate at least 6 females but the male plant produces no fruit. When I saw the picture of the plant online it looked more like a holly plant—leaves and berries. But I guess the leaves fall off in early October and your left with just berries. I’m rethinking this whole winterberry idea. Maybe I should get a miniature style holly? Do they even exist? I want something that stays green throughout the winter and sturdy enough for holiday lights. I don’t want just shrubs. Maybe something with a little ornamentation…Any ideas?

Category: garden

Blanket Stitched Linen Curtains

Posted on | September 28, 2009 | 7 Comments

The last few weeks we have had some pretty cool nights. I need to get serious about drapes for our windows. Last fall, I wanted gorgeous sumptuous $400+/yard fabric. Reality has struck and I’ve come to realization I can’t buy $2,000 curtains when I don’t have insulation in my walls. My sister gave me the heads up on some linen/cotton blend curtains on sale at Pottery Barn. Linen curtains are pretty timeless. I’m sure I can find another home for them once I can afford my fancy floral favorites.

I found this link from gaboushka.com this morning with blanket stitched linen curtains from France. I could blanket stitch the Pottery Barn version myself. Or maybe add a decorative trim?

Category: curtains

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