Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Cobalt Blue Soap Image

Last weekend I picked up a beautiful
vintage soap box at a local estate sale.

I thought I would share my image with you.
Please feel free to use it
while giving my blog credit for the image.


Puhl & Co., Belin
1872




Aren't the graphics gorgeous?

Linking up at:

Anything Goes Tuesday @ Type A
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvyy Southern Style
French Inspiraton Thursday @ The French Cupboard
Open House Thursday @ No Minimalist Here
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ Blue Creek Home
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Feature Yourself Friday @ Fingerprints On The Fridge

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Fabric Help Needed

When we bought our house, custom drapes were already in place in the master.
(Please excuse the pic, previous residents decor.)


I'd like to have a dust ruffle made to go with the drapes...
but have no idea what the fabric is called...
or even who makes it... to begin my search.


I'm hoping one of the decorators 
out there in blogland will recognize it.  


Creme background...


...Scrolling


...and roses


Anyone know anything about it?

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Horticultural Jewel

An old friend from high school,
Mike Munsterman, 
is a phenominal horticulturist.
Mike studied at Texas A & M and
owns a company called Out Side Garden.


Mike has graciously invited us
into his own private space
to have a look around.


Mike's home is located in the historic Kessler Park
area of Oak Cliff in Dallas. 


Mike's home has just gone up for sale
so if you fall in love...
it can be yours.


So many happy colors...


...and varieties...


...and textures.


So much love and attention...


I love the culvert planter!


Places to visit with loved ones...


or alone in thought.


Aren't these lanterns unusual?
I like the colors.



This is a great idea!


No brainer here. Who could compete?


We have a huge pot like this...with a gaudy paint job.
I'm going to have to repaint ours like yours Mike.
Much better! 



Vitex and coneflowers...great combo


Lots of pots...


...to change things up at will.


Water for the little feathered friends.


I love the simplicity of these fences panels.





Great place for a glass of wine.






Smoketree.


Salmon on the grill anyone?








What a great place for a dinner party!













A special place...a special talent.


Thank you Mike
for sharing it with us all!

Participating in:
 Wow Us Wednesdays #19 at Savvy Southern Style
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Home Sweet Home #19 at The Charm Of Home
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage