Dress For Occasions

 Some glam illustrations from Modern Manners for NYE.

Bow Tie Man

I sketched this dapper gent in a tux and embroidered his bow tie through the paper.

Overflow with Peace

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

--Romans 15:13

Christmas Chair

We are starting our present pile on this vintage red chair.

Inspiration: Tin Tile

Distressed white tin and quilted crimson.

I'll Be Home for Christmas

We're using this '50s metal dollhouse (a recent thrift purchase) on our Christmas mantel! It has a mirror behind it and lights strung through it, giving the windows a lovely festive glow!

Billings Estate

Billings Estate a.k.a. Park Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, was built between 1827 and 1829 for for Braddish and Lamira Billings. The Estate was designated a National Historic Site in 1968 and became a museum in 1975. It has a cemetery on the property with graves dating to 1820. 

This home is a great example of Georgian architecture for its landscaped lot, symmetry, wooden cladding, paired chimneys, dentil moulding, portico, dormer windows, and 5 bays of multi-paned windows with a centered door occupying the middle bay on both floors. 

It is sensible and elegant.

Rustic

 Emphasis on rust.