Proy Wood

Set just the right mood with this romantic Cabaret table lamp. Its chrome-finished metal base is topped with a sheer, black nylon fabric shade that is folded to create a striped effect. Three strands of crystal beads are suspended from a cap that rests just below the unseen finial. Additional crystals hang from the three candelabra arms and extend below the shade in open view.

This pretty lamp can be found here







Boudoir with a touch of chic. Dark and gothic, but elegant and chic, red and black always looks great for the boudoir themed room.












Boudoir style Victorian sitting room - mixed with a variety of pinks and purples, plush posh velvets with a touch of animal print. Fancy ornate mirrors and filigree patterns are a must!








Hints of vintage and a touch of the wild west can be found in these bedrooms.











Victorian Settees   browse design toscano


All eyes immediately focus on the hand-carved, acanthus and rosette cameo that embellishes the over five foot wide, arched back of this stunning work of solid hardwood furniture art. Your can either share its wide-enough-for-three tacked and upholstered seat with others or stretch out with a good book and glass of refreshment.







Tufted Ball in Claw Leather Wing Chair


This gorgeous chair and ottoman set makes a bold statement of ritz and class while still being extremely comfortable. The grooves and detail on the back of the chair leaves you feeling massaged and relaxed. With the polished look and desirable wood and studded features, this set is an exceptional choice for the most unparalleled elegance.







Texan Oxblood Loveseat with Yoked Embossed Leather

Rich oxblood red leather accented with floral embossed red leather in a yoke shape with contrast lacing makes the Texan Oxblood Loveseat with Yoked Embossed Leather a bold and beautiful addition to your western decor. This unique piece features a quality ebony amber finish on the hand-carved solid wood frame, a cushioned leather seat and back, brass nail head trim and two matching leather accent pillows.Available from Lonestar western decor












































Luxury abounds on this stunning rich maroon chenille chaise. Whether its in the livingroom or bedroom its an oasis.











A rich, warm ambiance, the room is graced with a crystal tear-drop chandelier that reflects the charm of this affectionate setting with velvet flocked wall coverings































Gothic Style










Touch of Gothic romance











Beautiful Baroque style Chaise Lounge Boat shaped sofa /love seat. !!!ONE OF A KIND and CUSTOM MADE!!! It is intricately hand carved out of 100% REAL wood by expert craftsmen with many many details and finished in a SHINY BLACK finish. it is then upholstered in the most ROCKING BLACK CROCODILE VINYL fabric. The Front legs are dragons and along the side and top are the most alluring flourishes carved into the wood. It measures 8 feet long, 4 feet high, and 2 feet deep; seat height is 19 inches. It is a must have in any lounge room, entertainment room dinning room and a stylish addition to any and all rooms of your home and office.
































































To recreate the Victorian style of decorating may conjure up nightmarish visions of over-the-top, frilly curtains and heavy, depressing colors. Luckily, Ellen M. Plante reveals how to tastefully transform any room into an elegant and comfortable living space--frills are not compulsory! The Victorian Home is not only a beautifully written design guide to reviving rooms from this era, its also a fascinating history lesson on the culture of the mid- to late-19th-century gentrified society in Britain. For this privileged class, the home was the "center of the universe, a safe haven from a rapidly industrializing society." Therefore, every chair, ornament, and light fixture was carefully chosen and exquisitely arranged to create a look of maximum opulence. Today, the reasons to "go Victorian" are much simpler. This look can be a lovely addition to any home--a look that is both timeless and elegant. The rooms photographed in The Victorian Home reflect the wonderful versatility of this era. Some rooms merely capture the essence of the period in the style of the fireplace or the choice of wallpaper. Other rooms duplicate the era in every minute detail, right down to the arrangement of dishes and cutlery on a dinner table. Throughout this elegant book are useful sidebars providing tips and techniques for Victorian decorating, and a comprehensive index of expressions and terms. Viva Victoria!
















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Ive been looking for a pair of lamps or one to go with the existing lamp in the bedroom for a while now. Home Goods used to be my go to source for lamps when we lived in Tennessee, but since California doesnt have one, I have been out of luck.

All of the lamps that I like are $100 and up, I dont mind investing in a good quality lamp, but since we will be most likely moving every 2 -5 years for Davids job, and only get a limited amount of weight covered in a move - it makes sense hold off on more expensive pieces until we have a more permanent home.

I plan to sell a lot of furniture/accessories prior to moving to reduce weight ... and if they dont sell - I wont have to worry about expensive things getting broken by the movers! 

Enter the lamps that I found on Craigslist for $5 each


In need of a little - okay A LOT of updating! but they have a good shape and nothing that a can of spray paint and new lamp shades cant fix


 I scuffed up the metal and with steel wool and taped off the top and cord


 Sprayed with primer - let dry for about an hour - lightly sanded with extra fine sandpaper (320 grit) - wiped off with a microfiber cloth

I then sprayed it with RustOleum - Ivory Bisque - Semi Gloss (two coats - allowing to dry about 45 minutes in between)

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I finished with a protective clear coat in gloss

I had already purchased lampshades a while back - so after I put those on they were ready to go!


It is amazing what a little spray paint and a new shade can do - they look completely different!

and lastly, Annabelle checking out the dresser that we picked up over the weekend for $15 - Ive been looking a while for another dresser for the other side of the bed with no luck - it is too short so last night David made it taller so that it would be the same height as the other dresser. He also fixed the drawer. 

for $25 - Craigslist pulled through this weekend - now the bedroom is almost done. After I finish the dresser and swap the overhead light, it will be complete!


This post doesnt address any of the projects that I talked about on Friday - but they are still in the works and I promise to share photos when there are updates - too many project too little time!

Today I will be painting this dresser - check back to see updates and to see how we made it taller!