And the Winner is . . .

Oh happy Day ! Tate was delighted to help pick a winner . . .

He just needed to finish his bottle first.

With just a bit of help from granny . . .

He could not believe his eyes . . .

Kelly@MuchToDoWithNothing http://www.muchtodowithnothing.com/ Congrads Kelly! I hope you will enjoy it.

It's Time for a Giveaway !

Carolyn Westbrook has written another book ! I can't wait to get it, "French Style" just happens to be my favorite. The new book will be available Oct. 1, mine is ordered and waiting . . .

So , to celebrate, I am giving my copy of "Carolyn Westbrook Home" away! If you want it, and you do want it, if you don't already have it . . . Just leave me a comment.

Photography Class Photos, pt. 2

After a couple of hours "Downtown "we were told to go to an old "Homestead" in town for the 2nd part of the field trip.

Leah and Millie went home. So I could not cheat here . . .

However, I managed to find another model.

We meet tomorrow to compare our photos. I can't wait to see what the others got. I took my photos to get them printed today. I had them on a USB stick. I had never printed from one of those and asked the girl at the counter to help me . When my photos came up she said, "You can't print professional photos without a copyright ." I could not believe it!

I am taking a Photography Class !

I finally got a new camera ! I am clueless as to how to use it, so I am taking a "Photography Class"!

Today we had our first class field trip . . . the instructor told us to go "downtown " and shoot whatever we could find there.

I brought my youngest daughter, "Leah",

and her dog, "Millie".

Was that cheating ? ? ?

Get to know Mr. Coffin

Christopher Coffin's interiors are worldly. He keeps his focus on classic design staying far away from trends and faddish design. I just love the layering he has achieved in this space. It almost tells a story.

This space looks so peaceful, I love the soft grays and taupes used here.

His rooms are full of personality, they have a world traveled feel with just a hint of a contemporary flair.

He strives to create environments that will continue to be as special years from now as they are today.

I think he found his calling . . .

"Later"

Taking a break.

Design Lesson ~ Keep it Simple

so serene,

peaceful,

and quiet,

"Simple" truly is better.

Imagine with me . . . remove the swag , turn the mirror the other way, solid fabric on the curtains, one vase of flowers, no fabric on the chest, one pot with the three small bunches of dry flowers on the other side . . . any thoughts?