Those Hours With You

Oh what a dreamer's delight! I found this sweet illustrated poem at Value Village for $1.99, bundled with 3 other tiny frames--bonus! The 1700s themed illustration, gilded details, and reflective verses thrill my soul. It looks like framed Maurine Hathaway prints were a popular piece of 1920s décor.

February Bulletin 2017

Dainty details and dreams, admiration and affection

Dream

This was one of those fluke craft projects that has stood the test of time. About 8 years ago I got the font and word idea from an image in Country Living Magazine, eye-balled the letters onto some corrugated cardboard, cut them out, slopped some gold paint on them, and strung them up in my bedroom. When I think back at how casually I whipped this garland out and look at how much I still love the lettering and metallic shine I am impressed by the enduring result. It makes me think of how many creative dreams have come true since...

Summer Surface Pattern: Relax

Now in my shop as fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap: Que Sera Sera

Crested

Creamsicle Mermaid

Magazine Rip-a-Thon

When I was 12 I began reading the magazines my mom subscribes to, and started my own interior decorating scrapbooks. That was back in the wonderful days of Country Home and Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion, but some of my current favourites to peruse are Artful Blogging, Flea Market Style, Country Living, Cottage Style, and Martha Stewart Weddings. Every January we revisit the magazines that pile up throughout the year and rip out our favourite articles, images, and so on, to fill our inspirational binders. 

This pastel loft bedroom was the first addition that got me dreaming of my future house.

Now my scrapbooks are filled with things like décor ideas,

...attractive real estate,

...fashion,

...paint chips and color schemes,

...and great quotes.

Time to go spend some quality time with 2013's publications!