For fires, the spicy smell of wood smoke and plotting away the cold days of winter in anticipation of the holidays. I enjoy getting ready for a party almost as much as the event itself. Related Images:
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Will you still love me tomorrow?
This is a shot of the foyer floor we did in 2012- before and after grout. Mexican tiles, by design, are irregular both in shape and color. The color variation was fine with me, but the shape created a nightmare that only our builder and tile people could resolve. Related Images:
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Paola Pillow Evolution
Someone recently asked me how I’d ever come up with the idea of making Paola pillows- specifically applying flower photos to cloth. It seemed a funny question but then I thought about it. Related Images:
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Roses and Pillows
Roses are one of my favorite flowers. They’re eternally classy but you’d better think twice before you mess with their thorns. Related Images:
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Bit By The Holiday Bug
I was sitting in my stress test today and got bit by Holiday Bug 2014. Have you caught it yet? Related Images:
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Outdoors to Indoors
I’ve always said I’d build a little hothouse addition on my home so I could have flowers all year round. After all the effort spent tending gardens, pruning and putting in new bulbs before winter, I’m not so sure. It’s good to have indoor time be about other things. Related Images:
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A History of Pillows
The other day I wandered into a google discussion about the history of pillows. It appears the original purpose of pillows wasn’t so much about comfort but keeping bugs out of your mouth. Related Images:
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The Simple Pleasures of Home
My parent’s marriage brought together two very different cultures- southern Italy and upstate New York. They had eleven children and I was born smack dab in the middle. Related Images:
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Life Could Be A Dream
Ever watch a movie or TV show and think, “There’s so much more to this story then they’re telling?” Every pillow story is unique; some designs involve way more effort than you might think. Related Images:
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Frosted
Yesterday, my husband insisted I rush out mid-afternoon and take some photos because he thought my favorite hosta had something more to offer this season. He was right. Related Images:
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