Monday, May 28th~

Memorial Day... This day can turn sad very easily. War, death, and loss are not happy things. I have a son who could one day be drafted- that's not a joyful thought to me. So instead of dwelling on the mourning aspect, I choose to celebrate the bravery and courage of conviction that our soldiers have exhibited over the years defending this country. That is something that I can wish for my son!

from Wednesday, March 28, 2012~

Vintage 1901 Hereford Bull pillow

 I have a thing for pillows. I like them exotic or vintage or souvenir or whatever. They just add a level of comfort and luxury to a room. I've got a couple dozen just in our sitting room. From time to time I do list them on Etsy. Here are a few of my current favorite. Click on the caption (not photo) to go to the listings for each pillow.

1960's floral crewelwork

Color is the most important thing to coordinating a pillow. You don't want it to match exactly. Rather it should go. The pillow above has so many different shades of green and blue, it could go with a room that prominently features just one of the colors in it.

Vintage Asian motif embroidered floor cushion

Crocheted pillow pair- cream on red inserts

Vintage Summery Strawberry Needlepoint pillow

Battenburg lace and crochet pillows

Vintage Indian Tapestry Print pillow

Old yellow and white eyelet nursery pillow