Hello from icy Little Rock! Were you hit by this lovely weather? We are just oh so thankful for our electricity staying ON during these last few days! The weather started turning early Friday morning. School was canceled Friday (and today), and the Designer Breakfast and Wildwood Holiday Tour of Homes were canceled too. That Read More
Category: Collections
Collections: Moveable Corks
My collection of moveable corks began in my 20’s thanks to Daddy! I was intrigued by their mobility, detail, and uniqueness… Daddy has given me every one of these corks! They currently sit in a crystal ice bucket. Handyman Husband has been tinkering with ideas of how to display them! Any thoughts? These corks are Read More
Connecticut: Part 3
We adored the quaint towns as we meandered across the state of CT! We happened upon a wonderful family owned garden center that also housed the sweetest “farmer’s market.” And antique shops popped up all over the state… Everything was so lush! The concrete was fun to see! I loved this bunny honoring our “Bunny” Read More
Collections: Staffordshire Dogs
English Staffordshire dogs have been around forever. I have adored Mother’s collection for some time. She has several pairs of dogs. There’s something about them. I love how they’re hand painted, they’re stately, and just the fact they’re dogs! We adore Missy and Molly, our Miniature Dachshunds, but these King Charles Spaniels are so regal… Handyman Read More
Collections: Majolica
I first fell in love with majolica when I was introduced to Charles Faudree, an interior designer, many moons ago. I absolutely adore Charles Faudree’s work. He is classic, timeless, and is all things French Country wrapped up into one look. His use of patterns and colors are amazing, and he uses majolica throughout his Read More
Summer Cocktail Contest
So I decided to enter an online contest! The Adventures of Tartanscot’s Summer Cocktail Contest! I am a big fan of Scot Meacham Wood, and you will be to (if you’re not already) after you see the grand prize… HELLO stunning bar cart! Courtesy of Scot’s blog! His design is perfection! And I learned that Read More
Collections: Cocktail Shakers
Mother and I were invited to a fundraising event in Hot Springs by my dear friend, Alecia, a few weeks ago. The event was fabulous and the purchases were too! We took advantage of our time in Hot Springs and went to a couple of antique shops. One in particular, Bath House Row Antiques, owned Read More
Details: The Bar
The new bar in the living room is making me smile! And that is what our home is supposed to do…make us SMILE! You know that I truly believe your home should “tell a story,” and a few things on the bar do just that… The sterling silver tray was a wedding gift from Mother Read More
Oyster Plates
Another collection has begun…oyster plates! For some reason, I’m attracted to them. Whether it be the variety of shapes, colors, details, or simply their uniqueness, I’m not quite sure. I don’t eat oysters, and Little Rock is certainly not located near the ocean. But for years, I’ve been drawn to them… Here they are…my Read More
Tuesday’s Tip: Watering Orchids
Growing orchids are still new to me. I first posted about orchids here. I referred to them as “dancing flowers.” They are lean, graceful, and their blooms are magnificent (although no blooms as of yet!). I currently have 3 in the living room… And I water them with ice cubes! Apparently, they enjoy a nice Read More