Though I didn't keep-up with my blogging over the holidays, I am ready to faithfully report on my adventures and spectacular design inspiration and findings this semester. As a recap, I had a fantastic Christmas, using gold and copper as my overall theme for the house. The tree was fresh, and expertly lit with many strands by my brother. For ornaments, my philosophy is to mix small batches of many different styles and types all within shades of the color scheme. In this way, the tree looks professional, with a bit of fancy, though isn’t overwhelming. For the mantel, I took three milk glass compote dishes of varying styles and sizes put them on old books in a grouping and filled them with antique gold ornaments. I wrapped the stairs in evergreen, lights, and gold ribbon. With the fireplace going, a book, and a large quilt I was in heaven!
So far this semester I haven’t done much buying, except for a vintage print of a bust of Madame Du Barry, which I plan to frame for the living room once it’s painted green. At the moment I am looking for a nice studio in the city to make my own, while painting to small canvases in the style of Willem Kalf. Photos soon to come!
