Busting Out All Over!

I am loving all the busts in home decor that seem to be everywhere these days.

Statuary has always been a huge part of classical design and it is plentiful in old markets such as Europe.  However, in smaller and newer markets, such as Prince Edward Island, it is basically impossible to find.  Yes, we have garden statuary, produced right here on the Island, and it is all lovely, all new and mass produced..........but no 'busts'.

Nevertheless,  as you will see in the following, the statuary used here is new and old, in every kind of decorating style - classic, traditional, coastal, shabby - it is a suitable accessory in any room and I think the graphic design of the white busts against any color is absolutely part of it's charm.

Enjoy!

Carolyne Roehm

Carolyne Roehm

Kay O'Toole

Kelly Wearstler

Beach Bungalow 8

Barry Dixon

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Carolyne Roehm

All unlabelled images above are from Pinterest

A World of Windowboxes

It's that time of year again!  Time to start planning window boxes and gardening ideas.

Here are some window garden ideas from around the world - some quaint, some charming, some very colorful, some mellow and all just lovely.

Hope you find some 'pinspiration' here...........(all were found on Pinterest)!

Enjoy!

Love this look - European

Castle Combe, England

Considered to be the most beautiful village in England

Helena Bernald Photography

Colorful!

Pretty - Kelly's Photography

Isn't this charming?

Lovely!

Spring bulbs!

Rustic and charming.

France - just lovely!

Italy - beautiful!

Soft blue with a touch of pink - sometimes less is more - simply charming!

Charming detail!

Just lovely!

Christy Repasy windowbox

Pinterest

Dining Al Fresco II

Hi Everyone,

Another beautiful day here on Prince Edward Island.......the sun is shining brightly and while I continue to paint our living room walls, I'm dreaming of sunnier days ahead and thinking of al fresco dining.

Here are a few ideas for backyard dining to share with you.......a little something for everyone's tastes!

Enjoy!

Carolyne Roehm

Susie Watson Designs

Greengate

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Debi Treolar Photography

Victoria

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Shabby Chic Mania

Shabby Chic Mania

Maison Deco

Fabulousfifi

The Art of Georgia Fiennes

This young English lady's artwork is full of some of my favorite things - lots of color, florals, chandeliers, whimsy, charm, but most of all - animals!

The artist, Georgia, says she is also an animal lover and likes to depict them in unusual circumstances - as in teacups, chandeliers and even shoes.  The expressions on their faces only adds to the whimsy and can bring a smile to almost anyone.

Enjoy!

www.veryfineanimals.com

Monique Lhuillier Dollhouse

Monique Lhuillier, fashion designer extraordinaire, noted for her bridal and ballgowns, replicated her New York brownstone bridal shop for the 2013 Designer Dollhouse Showcase, an annual charitable fundraiser.

Take a peak at the intricate details of her gowns, bags, shoes, room interiors, chandeliers, magazines, wall art and sketches.

If you never get to visit her New York bridal salon, you will now have an idea of what it looks like.

A mini delight!

Enjoy!

Refinery 29

Friday's Featured Friend

As I write this on Friday morning, the beautiful and terrorized city of Boston is on police lockdown while police teams search for the second and last Boston Marathon bomber.  One of the two bombers was killed overnight and his 19 year old brother is on the loose and on the run.

Boston residents are being confined to their homes, all schools and businesses are closed, and now all public transportation has been shut down............all because of one seemingly normal college student who decided to become a terrorist.

Things are looking very scary right now........pray for the capture of this fringe lunatic and allow the innocent captives of Boston to get back to normalcy, peace and harmony as soon as possible.

Tim Flach Photography