From 4 Barns to a Dream Home

Don't you just love a good Architectural Salvage Story? I thought this one featured in Elle Decor was a great example of not rushing thru a restoration but actually taking the time to make it right for the home so it looked like it had always been that way. The owners Andrea Filippone & William Welch actually took 4 barns and turned them into one major home with 11,000 sqft of work and living space....take a gander~

Stunning No?

The mantle is divine and apparently they spent a yr chipping paint off of it in order to get

down to the plaster~

This my friends is a room where I'm fairly certain magic is made...The columns, the winged victory, busts,

architectural salvage, chandelier...Yup Happiness & Magic all in the same room~

I love that there's a Santos on the Table!

If you want to see the story ~ http://www.elledecor.com/image/tid/6696?page=1&pause=1

My Home

I had to take pics of my stuff for a show application today so I thought I would share a few pics of my home today. They are still a work in progress but I just redid a few of the pieces and love the new paint and colors.

This is in my living Room~ I just repainted the little desk and got the little house from my Mom and the little metal chair is actually going to the next show we do (Fancy Flea in Lakeland, FL)

I love this rack that's in my Dining Room. It sits over a great table but it was not in any condition to be photographed today! I'm still working on what I put on the shelves but I love the little Austrian Saint on the right side above the sweet French Mary.

I tried and tried to get a better pic but the sun kept bleaching out the side of the photo so this is the best I could do! This is my newest dining room addition and it is so wonderful in person. I'm off to go paint more furniture and prepare for upcoming shows and getting the shop ready to open :)

Have a wonderful night.

Aspen

Paris Couture Antiques

If you have a moment today stop by and see Paris Couture Antiques on Etsy...their stuff is beyond gorgeous. They have some of the most interesting and beautiful antiques I've seen in awhile.

To wet your appetitie....

French Handpainted Horse

French Antique Children's Dress Forms

Vintage French Garter

Stars & Fluers Crown

(There are enough crowns to dress the Royal Family!)

18th Century Baby Santos

 French Empire Chandelier

These were just a few of the almost 1,300 items she has for sale! I swear if I lived close to this wonderful shop owner I would force her to be my best friend :) Her entire store is like looking a beautiful museum.