Although I wanted desperately to be a mermaid when I was a little girl, spending hours swimming, pretending I actually had a fish tail and, honestly, I do love the soothing aquamarine, turquoise, and bright Caribbean colors; I am anxiously awaiting the fall season. Bring on the cool temps, long shadows and the warm oranges … Continue reading Goodbye Summer…
In my hometown of Baxter Springs, Kansas is a wonderful jewel of a store called the The Fancy Farmer. They sell a variety of goods from chic clothing and jewelry to farmhouse kitchen tables and wardrobes, antique to brand new items (straight from the artists’ hands). It’s eye candy for the home designer! Here are just … Continue reading A Visit to a Local Vintage Boutique
Guilty! The truth is, I have a real obsession with any and all animal print. I have loved them for years, whether it be in fashion or home decor and it appears as though I NEVER EVER tire of them. As I was looking around my home to see where I have animal prints placed … Continue reading Animal Print
As I was in a Vintage Boutique here in my hometown of Baxter Springs, Kansas, THE FANCY FARMER, I saw this bad boy and immediately texted my sister to see if she had a place for it…. she claimed she had no room, so I mentally searched the walls of my home to see if … Continue reading Bad Boy a.k.a. Longhorn Mirror
There are 4 Tools I have been using for some time now in my quest for an inviting, beautiful, good for the soul home. 1. Tape measure – I NEVER leave home without one in my purse. I just never know when I might come across a lovely piece of furniture, wall art or rug that … Continue reading Tools of the Trade
Why must we sacrifice beauty when it comes to our electronic devices such as our televisions? We go searching for a TV stand and find generic looking cookie cutter furniture that has no eye appeal what-so-ever. These two chests are Hobby Lobby purchases. One was purchased YEARS ago and the other more recently. I fell in … Continue reading What To Do With The TV?
For the record, there were no animals harmed in the making of the products you will be seeing in this blog! It’s all synthetic fur! I have to admit, I love faux fur and always have. It’s trending now in both the fashion and home decor industries. Just go shopping and you’ll see it in … Continue reading Faux Fur
Thinking outside the box is tricky for some of us when it comes to design, but it can definitely add interest in a room if we are willing to do it. This mirrored chest is longer and taller than most nightstands. One might not think to use it next to a bed, but I think … Continue reading Mirrored Furniture 2
Mirrored Furniture seems to be all the rage these days. Add a piece to any room to update your look. This particular piece is a Kirkland’s find. Searching on Pinterest is a great way to get ideas on what is available and what you can do with a piece once you own it. I’ll post more … Continue reading Mirrored Furniture
Caprice~Cailin Design 