Welcome to Part II of my Summer Project Updates. If you missed Part I, it covered several sewing projects. This update is about putting into action the traditional décor topics I’ve discussed in previous articles. Here’s a peek at how I’ve
tapestries
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A Short History of Tapestries Tapestries are heavy textiles of wool or cotton woven in an artistic pattern that produces a picture. I’m focusing on tapestries from the European Medieval period through the Arts and Crafts era. Some
How do you incorporate the things you are drawn to into your décor? Have you noticed any decorative themes emerge? What do you like to look at in your art pieces? What shapes or things do you see that make your heart happy? Themes I’ve seen in
Urns are containers that generally have a footed base and sculptural, bell-shaped curves that lead to a top opening. They might be lidded or have two handles. Decorative urns can be found outdoors as garden ornamentals with or without plantings
Two of my favorite activities are selecting fabrics and rehabbing antique furniture. I love seeing the potential in a beautifully shaped antique furniture piece and envisioning the transformation that a new fabric cover would unveil.
