Belgian Linen Ruffle Tablecloth... They're Back!

We have been asked time and time again to make these 

ruffle tablecloths, 

and now they are back. 

We are making them the

original way 

with the 1/2" mini ruffle

and the gathered ruffled drop.  

But we also are making them with a 

hemmed ruffle drop, 

a little less labor intensive, 

and easier on the wallet.  

Sometimes when I tell a client that it takes 18 yards to make

the traditional tablecloth, 

their jaws will drop, that's $360 in just linen alone. 

Total cost $549

Well we can make them with a hemmed top just like our

linen voile shower curtain we make, and it takes approx 15 yard of linen, 

and even though that is still $300 in linen, the labor is half the price.  

Total cost $395. 

Basically I call it the look for less.

 And if that is still a little out of reach we do offer the 
poplin ruffle tablecloth

$159.00

Size is 72x72

Fits a 18" round - 42"round just beautifully

Last but not least my latest 2 creations.

I made these today with some extra fabric I had...
Sage Cabbage Roses Pillow

 This blue roses and ticking pillow was made with antique lace crochet 

I had from a pillowcase. This crochet is so beautiful, 
Blue Cabbage Roses Pillow

I had so much fun putting this one together!

Just wanted to share some lovelies with you all today,

as I stayed home to create, and sew at my table. 

I did not dare go out with all of the madness, did you???

Write me to tell me how your shopping extravaganza

was today, this  

BLACK FRIDAY.

White Wednesday....

Thank you for joining me this White Wednesday 

hosted by Kathleen at the 

Faded Charm Cottage

I am a little late today with the posting, 

but I just wanted to wish everyone a 

Happy Thanksgiving

I was going to a blog post on some new items for my home I just purchased, but I didn't get a chance to because I was in the ER with my son last night. I guess with 3 boys I will never get a break, yes it was my son that broke his ankle this past February, well he broke his collar bone yesterday.

And so now I am nurse mom once again, I have to tell you, for the past 5 years one of my boys have broken something. I am constantly with one kid in a cast!

 I am going to keep them wrapped up in bubble for the rest of the year!

Here are some pictures of the store yesterday, 

I brought in some new inventory. 

So here is my White room....

See you soon!!!

These are a few of my favorite things....

 I wanted to share with you some of my favorite photos of the shop at Country Roads.

I know it is ever changing, but sometimes it feels like my old shop when you could come and sit to have a chat with me!

 Thank you Melinda from Alabaster Rose Designs for sharing this great photo of your pillow you purchased from us! It looks just fabulous on your bed!!

If you have a chance to visit her blog, I just did, and it is so beautiful!!!!

come back soon!

Design Styles for Everyone...

I once entered a contest to decorate the Country Living House of the Year. I was honored to be asked to enter, and even though I didn't win, it was a really fun experience.  So every year now I like to take a look and see what the designers do, what is their inspiration?  This year it seems to be very traditional. Where as prior it was a little more romantic, but with all things, style will evolve, and design styles and trends will repeat themselves in due time.

I find myself being more attracted to primitive furniture these days, I think it is the time worn patina, that weathered plank top on a farm table, or the scratches and scars on a cabinet that has been used and loved for many generations.  Like this fabulous settee that was original fabric, and original paint finish. One of my all time favorite pieces, I didn't dare change one thing about this one.

Yes I do love to give new life to furniture with a coat paint, or new upholstery, but sometimes things are better left alone. I often find myself being inspired by many other talented designers, and how they mix new with old, heavily carved with barn primitive, dark colors with white. Anything goes!!

Have you seen the Heiress collection by Ralph Lauren? A true inspiration of fabulous antique style, with luxurious and sumptuous fabrics, and classic style.  I have always taken inspiration from Ralph Lauren, his design styles are classic and timeless.

Fin! 

Have a wonderful weekend.

Roses for you...and you...and you!

Lately I have been a little scattered!

I don't know if I am just playing catch-up with work, 

because I was sick for two weeks? 

Needless to say I am back on track, but just having a lazy Sunday. 

Which is allowed every now and then, Right??

I went into my rose garden today,

it was very bare, just a few here and there,

lots of buds though, 

I haven't been out there for weeks. 

I was able to pluck a few good ones, 

here and there. 

I would like to share them all with you...

 Its been so long I forget the variety these are, but they are so pretty the petals look like delicate paper with perfect shades of pinks and creams....

 These darker hot pink ones are an antique rose variety....

Dedicated to my dear friend Darcy 

who is going to through some difficult times,

when things are down, 

the only way to go is UP! 

White Wednesday

 Some of you or many of you know, I have been very very sick for the past 2 weeks, I'm feeling better today, but probably should not over do it. I feel like I need to get things done, but last week I thought I was better and went to the shop to fix up the space, came home, and just about passed out. Ever since then I've been in my PJs.  I guess it's a way of my body telling me, that I need rest. But over the last month or so, I have been designing and trying to sew samples of our new products.  All linens...

These are the vintage ruffle shower curtains, or also we can make these as curtain panels.

There are so many other colors available, but I decided to keep my inventory very clean and neutral. So in order is the slate, flax,light natural, and white.

Vintage Ruffle Shower Curtain / Curtain Panels

 Double Ruffle linen voile shower curtain or also curtain panels...

New Burlap French Stamped Pillow

 Here is the beautiful new antique settee, just came back from my upholsterer. I did it in a heavy 9 oz Belgian linen. Filled with a fluffy overstuffed down cushion.. oh lala!~

look at these gorgeous large cabbage hand carved roses. 

simply amazing.

 Here is the beautiful French chandelier so many of you have been emailing me about. 

yes it is available, 

please visit our store

 Who could resist these pretty oyster white cane back chairs with white linen ruffle slip covers?

You know, I think I may want to keep this gorgeous settee for myself.  

Hmmmmm.......

perfect for the end of the bed.

until next time.