Archive for June 2011
Homeward Bound
Sitting here in the airport, I reflect on my quick trip to the east coast. The main focus of the trip was to get my only daughter safely delivered to The U. S. Military Academy at West Point, in New York. This a national treasure, nestled in the forest along the Hudson River. Right about…
Read MoreCabinet Hardware, Part 2
Well, as promised, I added cabinet hardware to what was, the kids’ “Jack and Jill” bathroom, this week. Before… After… I’ve mixed a round white porcelain knob with silver polka dots, on the doors, with brushed nickel pulls for the drawers. Installing cabinet hardware is one way to add some instant pizazz to any room.…
Read MoreCabinet Hardware, the Finishing Touch
We’ve lived in our home for nine years now and I’m slowly adding cabinet hardware, to the many unadorned cabinets doors and drawers. I’m sure the previous owners built the house that way, in an effort to save money. But, pulls and knobs are beautiful as well as functional. They’re sort of like wearing the…
Read MoreFlea Markets of NYC…watch out!
Just like millions of us, I love New York City! You can find anything “under the sun” there and the people you meet along the way are half the fun! Thanks to our daughter, who’s been accepted to West Point, about an hour from the city, I plan to visit even more often! I head…
Read MoreMy New Baby
It’s official! My blog has a new identity! After weeks spent working-out with the personal trainer (AKA blog designer), and cosmetic surgeon, (AKA blog designer), Transitions Home Design is in recovery after completing a major face lift. The transformation was inspired by all of you talented, fresh faces in the blogesphere. If you’re a blogger,…
Read MoreSacramento Flea Market
Well, Sunday morning, bright and early, a neighbor and I made the trek to the monthly flea market, under the freeway, downtown. I squinted just a little, to try and invasion myself in Paris, on an old cobblestone street, shopping the wares, at one of their neighborhood markets. Somehow, I just couldn’t pull it off,…
Read MoreChoosing Upholstery Fabric
Well, I did it! I chose new upholstery fabric, for the chair I just sanded and stained. While I was considering a more traditional fabric… I decided to take a more “daring” approach, with an ultra-suede animal print, what many people call a new “neutral”. Now, I’ve heard that every room should have one surprise,…
Read MoreScout Living, new at 1215 18th St.
There’s a brand new shop in midtown, packed with vintage collectables, called Scout Living! Scout Living’s eclectic inventory is a wonderful compilation of mid-century artifacts, stocked by ten local collectors. Erin and her husband are the store’s proprietors. They’re a sweet couple and their excitement about this new adventure is infectious. I saw several pieces…
Read MoreH. D. Buttercup, Now in San Francisco
One of my all time favorite home furnishing collections can be found at ABC Home and Carpet in Manhattan. Well, the husband and wife owners of ABC divorced, so the husband went to California and opened a 100,000 sf store in L.A. Six months ago, the San Francisco store opened and I finally had a…
Read MoreUpdating an Old Chair
I purchased this chair 5 or 6 years ago, with intentions to stain and reupholstering it soon. Now, I’m finally getting to the project. Now, I was using an old block sander, when my husband gave me a piece of sponge backed with sandpaper. What a difference it makes when you’re using the right tools!…
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