Creamware

Do you love creamware or want to know more about it? Antique creamware is a type of pottery. It is a form of opaque earthenware started in the 1750s. It was unique to England, but was later produced in France. Creamware can be found in many colors, various glazes and transfrer printed designs. The monochromatic “off white” displays so beautifully and is interesting to collect because there are so many different pieces. Take a look and see if you would like to start a collection.

 

OK, so we can't all live in the White House, but you love historical rooms. Take a peek at a sampling of historical fabrics and wallpapers that you can have in your own home!

How inviting a fireplace is this time of year, but the room is light enough to enjoy throughout every season.

We can just see this room in any Southern home. 

Lovely, romantic, feminine dressing area.

Such an inviting, cozy spot!

Tone on tone is always so elegant.

Damasks are timeless!

Whoever thought historical was old, dark and boring?

Happy President's Day

We thought it might be fun to look at several rooms in the White House today!

The elegant green room, in a green that is so popular today.

The Library

Lincoln's Bedroom updated

The Queen's Bedroom has undergone many changes through the years. What a pretty pink today.

 Caroline Kennedy's room was so adorable back in the 60's.

Her mother, the ever fashionable Jackie, used blue in the Queen's sitting area during her years in the White House.

 Laura Bush added a vibrant, Hollywood movie room. 

We think we could move in - do you?

Red and Pink

Red is exciting, vibrant and energizing! 

Valentine fun!

If you'd like to calm it down a bit, pink always gives a warm glow to any room.

Don't you love the toile fabric mixed with the damask wallpaper?

A hint of metallic in this paper will really dress up your area.

So pretty and relaxing...

Contemporary and delightful!

Winter Retreat

We seem to be getting teased by the seasons lately. A couple of days of a taste of spring and then back to winter. Why not savor the last of the wintry season by enjoying these pretty retreat fabrics and wallpapers?

Below is wallpaper with sweet chick-a-dees on evergreens:

Winter snow scene on pale blue background for the sofa:

 

A Passion for Chinoiserie?

Fantasies of Chinese life-

Pagodas, long-tailed birds, men in coolie hats, 

and flower laden vines.

We love this fabric and it's colors, 

with vignettes of varied Chinese figures, 

dancing or playing their musical instruments 

and set within frames of lush foliage and flowers. 

Based on a French brocaded silk,

 this Chinoiserie motif has a coordinating border.

Both are now available in a range of new colorings. 

An up close look at green

Let's look at different furnishings, lighting and accessories to add just a touch of green or something new to begin a complete makeover. First, both fabric and painted furnishings:

Lighting:

Accessories:

Love kitchen items?

And a treat for yourself too!