A Visit to Racheal's Room!

It's always a joy to arrive at the destination of a new client's home and find so many instant treasures!

Of course,I was thrilled that this charming parcel had a name!

This tiny historic door (with Black-eyed Susans on the front to boot!) filled us with instant anticipation for what might be in store. We weren't disappointed.

Racheal's cute mother had seen our sheer 100% linen embroidered dot soft roman shades in our recent designer room and the rest is history. Take a look at this adorable 4 year old's room dressed in twin beds with one of my favorite sytles of bedspreads. Linen upholstered twin beds flank this family heirloom-- the petal pink chest of drawers. It was my suggestion to move the chest between the beds and it was an instant "yes"!



I didn't think to take a shot of the windows dressed in the new linen shades, but you'll have to take my word for it...perfection!


We "ooo'd and awe'd" as we took in all the collectable accents around the room and Jackie quickly made notes while my mind worked overtime to conjour up additional layers needed to complete the room.


You must stay tuned for more progress on this project!




As we were leaving, I peeked into the rear courtyard, and just look at the color Amy (homeowner) had painted the guesthouse! Almost perfect "venetian gold"! This made my heart sing. I'll be anxiously awaiting our next visit to this charming historic home.

Just a little Christmas!

What a week! I've been knee deep in Christmas events at Black-eyed Susan! Very successful, I might add.

Now, I've got a back log of things I want to blog about, and looking ahead, well--it doesn't look likely! We will be starting our private home Christmas set-ups this week. I'll try to keep you posted with some great shots of in progress work and great ideas!

Last week, after a long day (and night!) , as I walked around the store feeling ownership on many levels, it was the small things that took my attention. So many tiny, cute things. Small can be good. I will try to remember this the next time I can't reach into the front window to replace the lightbulb.........

Here are a few of the little things that speak to my heart! Come in and take a look for yourself. Little is everywhere at Black-eyed Susan this season

Two tiny little snowmen peering through their windows!

A teeny tiny snow bear being held by a tiny snowbear!

Too sweet. Yes, a teeny tiny tinsel tree!

Oh my! A tiny glittered blue Santa!

I'm talking teeny! Miniature pearly ornaments, slightly larger than a skittles

Fabulously tiny mache houses in the window sill!

Wee little mache snowman "Joy"!

Perhaps the tiniest little tinsel wreath ever! Way cute!

Sentimentally adorable teeny tiny mistletoe. For tiny kisses!

Miniature, slightly larger beautiful green glass ornaments. To give, to keep, to stash!

Always in demand.....the tiniest of the kugels for this year's offerings. Gold, silver, charcoal. Too cute!


Never has there been a tinier candle snuffer. Perfect for gift giving with our best selling scents!

So, there you have it! My personal favorites of teeny, tiny treasures. All for the joy of Christmas giving. Hope to see you soon! (I'm trying to get teenier, myself!)