Monthly Archives: January 2012

Spindle Chair

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Over 15 years ago, I purchased a spindle chair at auction. I took it home and reupholstered it in a blue and white Waverly fabric. I loved it, but my husband didn’t. He wanted a leather recliner. A few years later, … Continue reading →

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HomeGoods Pick of the Week

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

The holidays are over, but many special moments have been captured with pictures. I counted eight cameras in one night. If you have gone crazy taking pictures, take a trip to your local HomeGoods store to find beautiful storage boxes to organize your pictures. They also have great … Continue reading →

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Bright, Yellow Kitchen

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Ivy de Leon

Happy New Year! We are off to a bright start. The January cover of Martha Stewart Living and the February cover of House Beautiful, both feature yellow kitchens. In House Beautiful, Designer Lindsey Coral Harper use of “shocking” yellow walls in the kitchen reminds me of summer days. I love yellow … Continue reading →