Heir and Space

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Boxwood Wreaths

I love boxwood. It always makes me think of Colonial Williamsburg, where my husband and I spent our honeymoon. When we got home from the honeymoon I planted two boxwoods on either side of our front step. This year I'd love to hang up a few boxwood wreaths around the house for the holidays. Here are some of my favorites.
It snowed a little this morning so it looks very festive outside now!

The star shape here is a fresh take on the traditional form!

Ooooo. I love this space so so much!

Sweet little petite boxwood wreaths add a little holiday spirit anywhere!

An adorable idea for a seldom used door. The soft blue paint surface is so pretty on the door too.

A massive wreath contrasts nicely with a bright white out building here.

A sweet wreath with a dove gray ribbon looks splendid against a wrought iron ladder

A stunning olive green dresser is perfectly complimented by the decor on top.

I love this idea- displaying a wreath with a picture frame. beautiful!

A beautiful space with a boxwood wreath displayed on an antique shutter. French Larkspur is a terrific blog and well worth a visit!

Monday, November 11, 2013

A French Country Mahogany Dining Set

I loved this dining set as soon as I set eyes on it. It's definitely been one of the my favorites to work on. The set is vintage, from the 1960s, and just as high quality and fine built as you could possible hope for! The set was in flawless condition, but needed a new updated look. I painted the chairs and table base in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White, which is a wonderful creamy white, then distressed them very lightly, then sealed them with water based poly. The chairs are solid mahogany. yummy! The table top is sanded, stained, and sealed in oil based poly in gloss. It's so smooth it practically squeaks when you run your fingers across it. I forgot to take a 'before' of the chairs, but there is a 'before' of the table.
Enjoy!