Tag Archives: 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 … Continue reading →

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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. Continue reading →

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February 28, 2009

Finding Everyday Beauty

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

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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! Continue reading →

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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! Continue reading →

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