it didn’t take much
bonjour friends! tonite is my first evening in my own home, i can blog uninterrupted all nite if i want! i hope to get over to see you and say hi. i’m glad you’re here!
well, even tho i’m not even thinking about opening another store, i can’t resist daydreaming about it when i see something special. then reality sets in and i say, enjoy your freedom!
still, it’s cute isn’t it?
well we’ve been having a love affair with our new town, pretending it’s the summer of ’72, (this statue is in the center of town, mom, do you love it)?
days have been filled finding resources for fabrics, visiting upholsterers and doing runs to ikea and target and home depot more than i’d like to admit…of course it’s all soooo much fun!
these canvases were some of the great art pieces that ikea had, i thought they were both powerful and whimsical
as for chez moi, my floors came out better than i ever dreamed. i don’t even want rugs and thought i’d have to cover them completely!
but something may be missing…
till i can figure out what i’ll keep on working and nesting
and working hard to be organic as challenged by carol…i did get solar lights for the walk, organic sheets and detergents. there’s a lot to think about but i like it!
and of course liz has been a decorating fool and got even more yellow pillows! more of her great taste tomorrow!





























































Paul replied:
It looks beautiful, Claudia! The floors are really nice & new looking.
Have fun :)
July 15, 2008 at 2:49 am. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
thanks Paul! i never would have believed it if i hadn’t seen it myself!
July 15, 2008 at 4:30 am. Permalink.
Kathy Delgado replied:
Floors look fab. I am soooooo digging those paw prints embedded in them! That’s a good positive energy a flowin’ me thinks!!
July 15, 2008 at 9:01 am. Permalink.
le petit cabinet de curiosites replied:
The floors look wonderful ! enjoy your new home !
Bienvenue
July 15, 2008 at 9:34 am. Permalink.
Irene replied:
It’s so lovely to be charmed by one’s own surroundings! Have fun!
July 15, 2008 at 11:14 am. Permalink.
My Mélange replied:
It has been 8 years since I have had a wide open space to decorate. There is something so wonderful about it, isn’t there Claudia? To just stand there and imagine what to do.
Ohhh the possibilities……
It is much harder to do that with a fully decorated place.
I have a harder time seeing the forest for the trees.
Wish I had a new place to decorate…but I HATE MOVING :)
I’ll live vicariously through you.
July 15, 2008 at 12:17 pm. Permalink.
Joy replied:
The floors look amazing Claudia – who knew?! p.s. I’ve heard bamboo sheets and pillowcases are supposed to help you stay cool – not sure if that is true or not?…
JOy
xo
July 15, 2008 at 12:48 pm. Permalink.
melissa lewis - off the wall replied:
I just love those terra cotta floors! Fabulous!
July 15, 2008 at 1:56 pm. Permalink.
Kate replied:
Looks great! And I love those textile images. Glad to hear that you are enjoying your new home!
July 15, 2008 at 3:27 pm. Permalink.
Di Overton replied:
Those floors look stunning. It all sounds so much fun
July 15, 2008 at 5:15 pm. Permalink.
ismoyo replied:
Floor is looking amazing, the whole space does! Looking forward seening it all decorated, bet is going to be beautiful! Enjoy your new home!
July 15, 2008 at 11:18 pm. Permalink.
pinkheels replied:
I LOVE IT ALL!!!
July 16, 2008 at 1:08 am. Permalink.
Mandy replied:
The paw prints brought tears to my eyes!
July 16, 2008 at 3:32 am. Permalink.
Mandy replied:
oops! Hit reply too fast…
Anyways from one dog lover to another…XOXO
July 16, 2008 at 3:33 am. Permalink.
leslie replied:
oh lord how i love your blog….
xoxo
July 16, 2008 at 5:48 am. Permalink.
Carolyn replied:
ooh i have those yellow/grey pillows from Target! LOVE them. wish i could make those trips to IKEA and Target w/ you :-)
July 16, 2008 at 3:27 pm. Permalink.
magdalene jeou replied:
enjoy living in your beautiful home. were those terracotta flooring? I like all your stuff, so beautiful!
July 17, 2008 at 3:00 am. Permalink.
Fifi Flowers replied:
I can’t wait to see your place all complete… these little bit are a good teaser!
July 17, 2008 at 7:37 pm. Permalink.
Carol replied:
Claud you are such a good girl! Stay GREEN!
Love the floors! The paw prints reminds me of my floor, thanks to Bittie & Lex!
Keep up the good work!
July 17, 2008 at 11:18 pm. Permalink.
Lisa & Alfie replied:
Those terra cotta floors make me think instant coolness on a hot day. Soothing and refreshing and best of all, ALL YOURS! All kinds of possibilities here Claudia. Sorry Alfie left his pawprints behind.
Lisa & Alfie
July 18, 2008 at 4:24 pm. Permalink.
Sheila replied:
Gorgeous and CONGRATULATIONS!
Sheila
July 18, 2008 at 6:04 pm. Permalink.