Once upon a time, (well, not so very long ago), a lovely hotel, cried out for help. They had an excellent staff…the cuisine was impeccable…their amenities were unsurpassed. All this was being offered to the public for a fantastic price. And yet, they obviously needed something for their bookings had begun to fade. It was quite clear, from this designer’s viewpoint, the rooms (while wonderfully maintained) were dated and not in a good way. The traditional qualities of the suites, the lobby and [...]






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*framed art
*clothing
*accessories
*ornaments
*plaques
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Nestled in my parlor… I will bring the walls that surround me…DOWN, today. I will no longer be kept quiet… Meek enough to drown… TODAY. I will brin g the walls that encase me…DOWN, today. I will knock down the walls that keep me out…TODAY. I will no l onger listen… To words of doubt and naysayers… TODAY. I will knock down the walls that keep me out…TODAY. The Muse 2008 Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
I don’t dream of the cash…lol Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
“Tablescape Tuesday” ~ Picture
White dishware can offer so many options… Each holiday or event can be celebrated with basic pieces of white china or stoneware. For this Christmas table, the colors of silver and blue are combined with white to create this modern setting…the objective…to create an effect that would play off the branches (seen in the vases)… Add some wispy white feathers, blue and white snowflake tablecloth, miniature tea lights,(sprinkled with gold glitter) and a few silver ornaments…voila, the table becomes an [...]
Fanciful~Follies~Friday…Name That “Flo~Frudie”
Game Rules Take one food (fruit, veggie or other…) combine that with a flower… and NAME your new FLO~FRUDIE cake. You can be literal…or figurative. But should not repeat a FLO~FRUDIE which has already been named. You may play as often as you wish. Use your imagination and have fun! *this game is in conjunction with Design by Gollum’s~Foodie Friday… Since, as most all of you know… I have yet to be blessed by the μαγείρεμα muse! Did you like [...]
Bringing together the needs and wants of water based recreation… Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
A farm gal Muse has lot’s to do… She tromps through mud in boots not shoes. Our little feathered cuties need lots of care… Warm fall sun and cool crisp air. Clucking and chirping a barn yard tune… They sing until they spy the moon! (aren’t they cute?) Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Tablescape Tuesday and Trash To Treasure
TRASH TO TREASURE Alert: **MUSE NEEDS CANDLE HOLDERS** (Life on the farm comes to a grinding halt~ All the Muse’s clients are put on standby…) (INSERT MISSION IMPOSSIBLE THEME HERE) The Muse goes Trashing…ok, that doesn’t sound very ladylike, LOL…rephrase that…She goes JUNKING, hmmm, no… She goes ANTIQUING! She finds these delightful bowls….The exact shade of French blue that delights her so very much! FIVE CENTS EACH ! (you are so right, she is doing that Muse happy dance…) Now [...]
Searching for beauty… When you are so very tired of snow and ice… Is a long and arduous task… Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Muse Game ~This and That ~Tuesdays
Today’s Game is : Gossip Rules of Play:(1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader a sentence.(2) They must take that sentence and change only one word.(3) This new sentence will become the next reader’s sentence.(4) And in turn, each reader, changes only one word.(5) The objective is to not use any one word, twice (if you catch a comment that has not followed the rules…LOL…make sure you type in the word “GOSSIP” this signifies that you are allowed the [...]
Merry Christmas! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Ah, a Muse’s work is never done! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Interview With The Muse and the 100th Post Reaches For The Stars
COMMENTS ARE CLOSING AT 11pm EST BLOGGING POST #100 *** CELEBRATION TIME *** Prizes Prizes Prizes Did I Mention Prizes? (you will have to work for them) LOL (not too hard~honestly) THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ! Muse, how were you inspired to begin writing? I simply adore the art of cursive manuscript, (and calligraphy) my Nanny’s handwriting was a billowy, flowing, swirling concoction of thoughts and ideas on paper…just looking at it made it me happy…I wanted to mimic [...]
”He leaned in close, his scent mesmerizing her senses. His lips pressed against her ear, he whispered in the dark… “Did you vote?” Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Cool, Serene and Peaceful…. What does “Blue” say to you? Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Tablescape Tuesday little greenery, and candles (.15cent candle holder ) vintage 1950′s cocktail rooster napkins… lovely aren’t they? family monogrammed silver spoons and china… a little fluff of decorations… place atop a hand painted cozy tray… and a special spot for two has been created! pure simplicity… if cloches are for special things…then why not my guests? white china… the staple… adding silver gold white and greens. Trash to Treasure Tuesday not silver…but it has an allure can’t beat the [...]
Remember Those Who Choose The Road Less Traveled
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. “ Thomas Paine Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Think ~ A ~Thought ~ Thursday “CELEBRITY”
In Honor Of Tammy, Owner WHITE IRIS DESIGNS’ Who States She Has A “Celebrity Order”!!! WE SHALL PLAY CELEBRITY Rules of Play: (1) I (The Muse) offer my first reader a CELEBRITY’s Name & A Word of Play (2) The first blog reader must take that Celebrity Name & The Word of Play and use it in an appropriate sentence. Posting it in the comment box (3) Then, they must GIVE another Celebrity Name and a New Word of Play [...]
Farming begins with the love of the land… Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
I am terribly late…(soooo sorry). But I’m traveling! Why? Well, I am in a desperate search… for that color which brings to joy to oh so many…. P~I~N~K For Pink Saturday~Hosted by Ms Beverly (see the sidebar or click the above link to have more fun) No luck yet…. So, I have resorted to my own display of pinkiness Lest, I miss the game day entirely… Ah, the things I do for you! LOL LOL LOL LOL Did you like [...]
Raise your glass… Raise your spear… Lift up your voice… So all may hear. Be they raves… Or be they rants… Sing praises in sonnets… Or admonishments in chants. Roast those misbehaving… Who vex and cavort… Whose little stings… Of subversion… Put you out of sorts. Toast those visions… Who enchant and mesmerize… Whose poignant art Of caring… Will not be compromised. So roast or toast… But make your boast … Of those that passed… Your weekly path… Hold fast! [...]

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