Nestled against the Parc Monceau in the chic 8th arrondissement is one of the most famous house museums of Paris, the Musee Nissim de Camondo managed by the musee des arts decoratifs (see my...
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The interiors of the Musee Nissim de Camondo are even more stunning than the exterior; see my post HERE. While efforts have been made to make the house feel as if members of the family had just w...
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Details matter. Details are what separate a mansion from a mcmansion, a generic box from a lovely structure, a house from a home. They need not be as ornate or historic as those at the Musee Niss...
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Nestled into the ancient Alhambra is the Palace of Charles V which dates to the early 16th century Renaissance. This palace was modeled on ancient Roman architecture which was heavily influential...
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The Alhambra is a fortressed palace in southern Spain that dates back to the 9th century. At the time this area was ruled by the Moors and it wasn't until the late 15th century that it came...
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It's been one of those weeks where you just need a little pretty. Luckily I have my penpal to supply me with beautiful photographs from his travels. One gem that caught my eye is the Teatro...
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There are plenty of banners available at party stores that you could hang near the entry way of your home or even outside the front door. You can make a banner too, if you are the artistic type. ...
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Greeting cards are something that you already have on hand that can easily be used for decorating. You can even use cards from past holiday seasons if you don’t have enough for decorating from ...
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I think always having a pretty cake on display in your kitchen is a great way to create a decoration that smells and tastes great. I thought I'd go over some basic cake making tips. When you are ...
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If you or your child is having a birthday party a nice cake can really help add to the party theme. Many people buy grocery store cakes for birthday parties, but if you make your own cake and dec...
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Decorating is always more of a challenge if you are on a budget. On a budget you won’t have as many choices as when you have money to spend. However, if you are willing to be a little flexible ...
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The previous post on this blog covered how to decorate on a budget using curtains, removing curtains, or by repainting cabinet doors. Use mirrors to make a room seem brighter and larger. If you h...
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The previous post on this blog covered decorating on a budget using wallpaper, mirrors, or by covering up imperfections strategically. Wallpaper a wall to jazz it up, or frame pieces of cool wall...
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The previous post on this blog talked about decorating on a budget by painting floors, hiding clutter, wallpapering, and using greenery inside. Reupholstering furniture is a wonderful and extreme...
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The previous post on this blog talked about decorating on a budget by recovering furniture, replacing lampshades, and repainting. Make sure you are taking advantage of used furniture stores, thri...
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