Thursday, May 19, 2011

Restoration Hardware Love

I feel a living room overhaul coming on...
This overhaul will be complete with new furniture, bookcases, accessories etc.
I would so love to reface our mid 1990's brick fireplace and mantle too...

This will be an interesting process because of little constraints like a budget, and my need to check and re-check every option available.

If I had to choose only one place to shop it would have to be Restoration Hardware!

Who could resist their fabulous sofas...

Belgian Classic Roll Arm Sofa in Sand Linen

How about the same sofa in charcoal...
Belgian Classic Roll Arm Sofa in Charcoal
I'm always drawn to the classic style of the Kensington Sofa...

Kensington Sofa in Sand Belgian Linen
 What would it look like in leather?
Kensington in Vintage Cigar Leather
 Now that we have the sofa narrowed down...
Let's look at chairs.

This chair just about makes my heart stop.
 
Os De Mouton Wing Chair
Look at it close up.  This gorgeous chair is upholstered in charcoal belgian linen on the front.  The back is burlap with a nail head detail.  Love it!

Maybe something more casual like this Belgian Roll Arm Slip Covered Chair.  Shown in Sand and Fog...

This cabinet would look perfect on the wall next to the fireplace...
Grand French Casement Cabinet

The perfect sofa table...
Bakers Rack Console
We need to ground all that gorgeous furniture with a rug.
I've never seen a cowhide tile rug before...
Argentine Cowhide Tile Rug
How about something more traditional...
Nezami Rug
Now a mirror for above the fireplace...
19th Century Ravena Etched Mirror

and a great light fixture to hang in front of that mirror...
Wine Barrel Chandelier
Vintage 2 tier Baluster Chandelier
Some art for the walls...
1595 Florence Scrolled Map
William Curtis Rolf: Stables
Pillows...
Belgian Linen Pillows
Leather Pillow Covers
Can't forget a throw...
Cashmere Throw
 Top it off with some great accessories...

and we're good to go...

Now about that budget...

Monday, May 2, 2011

Giveaway over at A Duck's Oven!

My daughter Chelsea is giving away this lovely book on her blog A Duck's Oven...

and this sweet one egg wonder pan...
Click on the link below to enter this fantastic giveaway! 

Good luck.
I hope you win!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Let me introduce you...

to my beautiful niece Kelly...

Kelly is the youngest daughter of my Worthy Goods partner Debbie.
Which makes Debbie my sister-in-law in case you were wondering...
Kelly lives in the Pacific NW with her husband and two gorgeous children,  Annabelle and Sawyer Berkeley.

Kelly is also an amazing children's pastor.
She has a positive spirit and an infectious joy!

Not only is she a hard worker but crazy, creative too!
  When Worthy Goods first started Kelly was our merchandising guru, coming to our Barn House events and teaching us a trick or two.  I have learned much from this beautiful young woman!

Kelly & Aunt Laurie Barn House Flea 2010
Kelly has recently added a new passion to her life...

  
She is a proponent of a healthy lifestyle but feels that everyone should be able to have a treat and enjoy it!  Thus, a line of fabulous bite sized cupcakes was born.  They are small, full of flavor and oh so satisfying!  
 Guilt free bites of heaven! 

Nothing but the finest ingredients go into these little gems.


Because Kelly is, well, Kelly she starts at the top...
 will be debuting these soon- to- be- famous little bites of heaven at none other than
this Saturday, April 23.


Barn House presents
Spring
Vintage Country Marketplace
featuring:
Sparrow
&
new to Barn House...
 bella berkeley cupcakes
Saturday, April 23
9:00 - 3:00
free admission

Come join the fun, meet Kelly, and try one of these guilt free bites of heaven for yourself!   Shopping and eating...  
A perfect combination.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

for the love of fabric

fabric
definition:  cloth, material
synonyms: bolt, fiber, goods, textile 

Fabric has been a constant love in my life.  The colors, textures, patterns and endless choices can keep me in fabric store heaven for hours!  

One long time love is linen.  The natural fiber of linen and the beautiful way it drapes is perfect for clothes, bedding, aprons, accessories, pillows...

I would like to introduce you to the Chelsea pillow...   The Chelsea pillow is a romantic pillow made with a lovely white linen.  The pop of color adds a little touch of sunshine!


More linen creations...
full size headboard upholstered in linen
slip-covered linen footstool
linen slip-covered drum shade pendant

Cotton is also a great fabric to work with.  It's crisp and easy to handle.  This apron was made with a vintage cotton sheet.  


The linen and cottons above are great neutrals but there's always room for a little color...

mustard/taupe three piece sofa
Hope you enjoyed the show and tell...
~Laurie

Most of the above items can be found at the Monticello Home and Garden Show.  For more pics and sneak peeks click on the link...Worthy Goods.