Take Me To Paris

I bought The French Inspired Home recently and it makes me want to sell my house and buy a little cottage in the French countryside. I dream of gardens full of big fluffy sunflowers and sitting on my terrace sipping French wine. One can dream right? I think I've been listening to Julie Child's book, "My Life in France" way too much. Anyway, this book inspires much. I've learned that you don't have to buy new things to furnish your home, there are many treasures out there in antique stores, flea markets and even yard sales. I guess the old adage that another man's junk is another man's treasure rings true.



One thing I would like to do is start making home decor. Throw pillows are so expensive and it's sometimes hard to find what you are looking for. I recently retired my old sewing machine and bought a new one. Actually it is refurbished but works like a charm. Much better than the old one that kept jamming on me repeatedly. The only think I have sewed so far is part of a doll quilt and a butcher apron for a school play.



I've also revamped my creative space a little to make it simpler and not so crowded. I can't work in a cluttered space and luckily have an armoire that holds most of my things.



Isn't this lamp cute? It's pink and brown. A Hobby Lobby find.




A little Parisian inspiration...


My mother's wedding dress hangs in my space. I think it gives it a vintage touch.


Until next time...
Ann