I’ve been collecting photos of rooms that have flags incorporated into the decor. Some are flag pillows, some show sofas upholstered in flags, other rooms have actual flags hanging on the wall. When I went to put this post together, I realized that most of the images touted the British flag. Well, being that this [...]
Entries from June 2009
June 29, 2009
ARTmonday: Connie Johnson
I’ve been on the Cape a week now, but other than a beach jaunt with the boys on Saturday, I’ve pretty much done nothing but work (and vacuum; not that that’s any fun). So while I wish I could show you the artistic highlights going on ’round these really artsy parts, no such luck. Instead, [...]
June 26, 2009
Architecture: Martha’s Vineyard Campmeeting Association
I don’t know much about Martha’s Vineyard. I went for the first time last year, to see a house for a Globe magazine piece. I had a few hours to walk around Edgartown (got a cute Michael Stars ombré dress), so it was fun. Not long after, I went back for story for Cape Cod [...]
June 26, 2009
Gardens: South End Knitters
Last Saturday night my husband and I got a sitter and ventured out to a party at a friend’s in the South End. Having left the house in a hurry (why stick around when you’ve hired a sitter?) we found ourselves across town way too early. So we wandered about, and ran into friends in [...]
June 24, 2009
Get the Look: Bird Cage Accessories
You don’t need an actual cage to get the look. You can do it in wallpaper, with a throw pillow, around your neck, or in a little work of art. . . WALL PAPER Wallpaper credits: Target; Etsy ChuckEByrd Wall Art decal; Walnut Wallpaper; Parakeet Bird Cage custom vintage at Design Your Walls; Totally Home; [...]
June 23, 2009
Montage: Bird Cages
I’ve been noticing a proliferation of bird cages lately. While bird motifs have been popular for a while, it seems that their cages have taken over in decor. Here’s a montage of rooms using cages as decorative elements. They’re great pieces of sculpture that offer a pretty silhouette on their own. Or, fill them with [...]
June 21, 2009
Get the Look: Frank Roop Style DIY
Loved the Nantucket house we toured this week? Designer Frank Roop reveals ten insider tips that you can pull off yourself, no matter what your budget. Cover cushions in contrasting fabrics. Instead of re-upholstering your whole piece, slipcover just the cushions, in a contrasting color or coordinating pattern. Roop, who covered the cushion of the [...]
June 20, 2009
Shopping: 1st Dibs Saturday Sale
Here are the goodies I found at the 1st Dibs Saturday Sale this morning. Shopping Guide Mongolian Court Robe, 19th c. silk robe worn on special occasions, $2,200, Burke Antiques, Sarasota, FL Star-Shaped Mirror, c. 1950s mirror in brown leather and white galuchat, $4,680, 1st Dibs Paris Pair of Italian Gilt Wood Sconces, c.1780 handcarved, [...]
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