Friday, March 16, 2012

God-Glories



As I sat down in the "reading chair,"  I noticed the view outside the west-facing windows in the living room.  The silhouettes of the trees formed a stark contrast to the graduated colors of gold and black.  Gold and black?  How odd.  Sunsets are purple, pink, orange, and red.  As the sun set further, I saw purples join with pinks to overwhelm the gold.  I tried to look back down at my book and concentrate on the words, but it was no use.  I just wanted to stare at the window.  The colors were changing every few seconds.  The phone rang.  Phil said "Go look out the front door.  There's a beautiful rainbow.  Then go look out the back door."  The rainbow formed a large arch that seemed to loop over our neighborhood.  What a pretty way to welcome the evening.

It's Thursday, but not just any Thursday.  It's a spring break night and that means we will stay up late watching various mysteries and detective stories from England.  We have so much fun trying to solve the case before the fictional detectives.

So it's been a great day...God-glory viewed right outside my house and God-gifts (my family) nestled together enjoying each other's company.

Friday, January 13, 2012

The Blue Willow Bedroom


Here's some inspiration pics of bedrooms I like.
A bedroom by Phoebe Howard, one of my favorite designers.  The convex mirror over the bed, the swing arm lamps,  the blue and white palette (of course!) and the beautiful wood bed all make me swoon.







This pic's been in my inspiration file for years.  I love the mix of blue, white, vintage art, houseplant, and toile.





I love this bed, the contrast of the black and white, and the open casement windows.
They remind me of homes I've visited in Germany. (Been there lots...)


The white matelasse coverlet is soooooooooooooooo purty.
from Melissa Ervin Designs (melissaervinid.com)
A guest room by Phoebe Howard.  Another cool round mirror and great blue fabrics.  Love it...
The lovely Ms. Phoebe Howard herself.  An American classic.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Advice to My Seventeen-Year Old Self

  • Don't worry about being popular. What does that mean anyway?
  • Use sunscreen.  Lots of sunscreen.  Your entire generation needs to know that having a tan does not equal happiness.
  • YOU ARE NOT FAT!  I don't care what you think the mirror and scales say.  Teenage girls are too hard on themselves.
  • Read more.  Talk on the phone less.  
  • Appreciate your teachers.  Especially Mr. Reeves.  His influence will help chart your life.
  • Your clothes look best when they are not too trendy and fit well.  You may regret wearing puffy sleeves and twisted beads, but you can never go wrong with a quality polo shirt or a string of pearls.
  • I know you think you can't wait to go to college and leave what you consider to be a small world, but one day you will recognize what a rich and precious heritage you have.
  • Hug your grandmothers.  Call them.  Write them letters.  Send them pictures.  Take lots of pictures of them.  Write down their stories.  When you buy your first video camera, take lots of footage of them.  Trust me.  You will wish you had more time with them.
  • Go ahead and major in music.  Forget that psychology stuff.  You will never be able to completely walk away from your voice and be happy.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

living room 2011

Let There Be Light!



An electrician came to my house this morning to repair the lighting issues upstairs in the bonus room/guest room. Now for the first time in seven years, we can turn on the overhead light and use all the plugs in the wall. He's coming back soon to wire a new closet for lighting.  Yippee!  Then we can officially call this a four-bedroom home.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Pillow Love

 Love this pattern.
 Coral looks very cool and coastal.  I like a little bit of coastal.

1926 (or is that 1826?) German grain sack pillow 


"Frenchy-french" 1827 grain sack pillow


Typography pillows

I would love to have a wall of bookcases like these.  I could so see myself sitting in one of those chairs reading a favorite book.