This and That and Everything In Between

There hasn't been a lot going on with the exception that I've been helping a friend who will be moving into a new home soon.  She is getting new furniture so I have been taking pictures of the furniture she wants to sell and posting them Craigslist.  I am the contact because she works and cannot show the items during the day but I can.  I must say we've done quite well thus far selling her bedroom suite which now has her sleeping on the floor atop her mattress.  She has also had to resort to taking two kitchen chairs to use in her living room as her old sofa and love seat have also sold.  We only have a kitchen set and a hutch left to go.  Having to be available to show the items have kept me very busy.  I have however, been able to spend some time sewing up a beautiful pillowcase in a lovely quilted aubergine fabric, ( I love this color!) that has a white linen border and a small accent of silk that was hand dyed from silk saris cut into strips that I have sewn together.  I think its turned out very lovely!

A good look at the fabric

The white linen border and silk sari accent

A better look at it in its entirety.  

I loved making this and have more silk sari pieces to incorporate into other pillow cases.

I also want to mention that I was one of (5) lucky winners of Eliza's (Interior and Design) HERE to win one of these lovely pillow or door ornaments from her Spring Collection!  Aren't they gorgeous!  They are made with antique crisp white linen, hand tinted silk and velvet, ribbons and  finished with an antique brooch c 1930-50.  Thank you JO!

Well, that's it for today.  I'm heading out to the hairdressers for a cut and maybe a nice iced coffee!  Have a wonderful day!

What's Your Favorite Chair?

I love chairs.  It doesn't matter if they are cloth, leather or wooden, I love them all.  Getting away from the more traditional chairs, I thought it might be fun to look at some of the newer designs Restoration Hardware is coming out with.
                                                                                                                              

        Oooh, I like this one but I don't think I could get back out of it.

                            I love the sleek and modern look of this chair

                             I believe I could take a nap in this one

                             This would make a nice reading chair.

              This reminds me of club chairs used in Speakeasy's with a modern twist.

I love them all! Which one is your favorite?

Images from Restoration Hardware           

French Farmhouse Style

I love Restoration Hardware and as with all stores, they are constantly updating their furniture line.  Their new line of French Farmhouse furniture is right up my alley and because I am a huge fan of French Farmhouse Style I thought you might like to take a look at what's available.

 

I love the rustic look of recycled wood used to achieve this style.  Add fabric covered chairs with nailhead trim and you have a more formal look or plain chairs for a more vintage casual look.
I would have a hard time making a decision on any of these styles but love the pedestal base on this one.

Any of these designs would make for a warm and inviting dining area. If given a choice, which one would you prefer?

Images from Restoration Hardware

If you are interested in more information on French Farmhouse style check out the book French Farmhouse style by Caroline Clifton Moore with gorgeous photos by Christopher Drake.

Have a great weekend!