A Few Favorite Things
Do you have anything in your home that you just truly enjoy walking by everyday? I have several of these things, and I'd like to share a few with you now. The first one is a garage sale find. It looks like a high-end boutique item, but it is much better. An original oil painting bought off the streets in Paris from the artist by a couple on their honeymoon over 30 years ago. It was rolled up in their closet for so long, they decided it was time to get rid of it. That's where I came in, handed them $5 and walked away feeling elated and a bit like a thief. The framing was done by a friend who needed her greenhouse taken care of while she was away. So in exchange for my services, she framed my wonderful painting. I love it's texture, colors, content, everything. I could decorate an entire room around this painting. The next piece is an antique replica, very French country. It's near the dining room table and holds ...