Posted in Home Sweet Home on Oct 13th, 2009
A few weeks ago, an engaged friend of mine was pondering china selections on her blog. Does anyone register for fancy schmancy china anymore? Is functional and quirky the new norm?
For our wedding, we registered for pieces from the modern and decidedly usable Noritake Colorwave collection (in graphite). We chose the “quad,” square-ish plates that [...]
Posted in Furnishings, Home Sweet Home, Inspiration on Oct 5th, 2009
Whenever I flip through home decor magazines, I love seeing the glossy photos of giant picture walls – with funky frames and black and white prints or gilded mirrors paired with pretty patterns. Above is my first attempt at a photo grouping, as seen on our dining room wall. Albeit a bit weak, I really [...]
Posted in Home Sweet Home on Aug 17th, 2009
Welcome to our dining room, where approximately 10% of our meals are consumed. We prefer to balance our plates on our laps while watching Friends or something equally intellectually stimulating. It’s a shame, really, given the amount of time G and I spent painting a wide stripe that encircles the space. This is the room [...]