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