The Look for Less

I blogged of my adoration for this fixture HERE and Urban Archaeology sells the gorgeous Boathouse pendant for $690-$950 depending on the finish. Love it. Want it. Just can't afford it.

And the Look for Less version from Pottery Barn Kids for only $69! After visiting our local Pottery Barn outlet I quickly discovered that PBKids is a smart solution for any age group. A good looking alternative that doesn't break the bank.

Found : Vintage Prevost Etchings

Found. A set of 70 year old Jean-Louis Prevost etchings. Pristine except for the slightest patina of age, just the barest yellow cast.


And marked down to a mere 20 dollars at a local antique mall. Perfect. Can't wait to get them framed and on the wall.

Shopping Salvage

This weekend we hit the regional salvage spot for some hunting and gathering for our renovation. Looking for a few specifics but always open to the possibilities.

Hmm... Possible door handles for the new french door installation.

Lets get a close up of that amazing arch.

I wish we had a spot for that. Its just a bit over scale for the tiny Tudor.

I know just the spot for that.

And twenty or so of these may find a home on our kitchen ceiling.

More cool doors. Although, the arched set at the top of this post is my favorite.

Yum. Table love.

Trunks anyone?

I spy something Swedish.

Thanks for going treasure hunting with me. Hope you like a dig as much as I do. Never let a little dust get in the way.

Tudor Magic

House & Garden Nov 2005 Photos by Simon Watson

The most magical of Tudor homes in my opinion. The incredible proportions of the windows cannot be forgotten. (I rediscovered this article by Katrine Ames while unpacking boxes from storage. It was like finding a long lost friend. ) The home was once the Playhouse, a performance space located in East Hampton.

The homeowner resurrected the structure after it remained empty for over 10 years.

A graduate of Julliard the homeowner and pianist put the homes strength of acoustics to good use by hosting performances and teaching master classes in the great hall.

Stairway to heaven connects two bedrooms added on what was once a stage.
Have a magical weekend.

The Ultimate Grocery Getter!

I think the universe is trying to tell me something. LOOK what pulled in next to me in the grocery parking lot tonight! Message received. London is calling. Loudly. Back to blogging tomorrow!

See you then.

Falling down the rabbit hole...

Alice down the rabbit hole c. Disney

A kind reader and blogging friend inquired " Where are you? Did you fall down a hole?". Indeed I did - like Alice I have found myself in a free fall for the last 6 weeks since we made the decision to close out our business. The goal is to wrap up things by end of the month. Like many other small businesses these days I imagine, it was a difficult decision but will be worth it in the long run. Paying off in less stress and without question less financial burden.

The greatest gift will be more time. Time to devote to working on the beloved "tiny Tudor". To showing more of our progress around here and to devote to finishing this remodel and planning a wedding on a budget without sacrificing style.

So if you are reading this, thanks for being patient and we should be back to regularly scheduled programming very soon! Smiles, LC

Deco Detective

Today I'm crushing on...
this Black and White Deco Shade from School House Electric. Two of these might be just the thing in our kitchen to go along with the new hood. Only trouble is we already have a fixture for the kitchen. I may have to get over it. Or not.