We carried home a nice assortment of family heirlooms after a visit to Daniel's grandparents' house last summer, including the 1913 wedding certificate of Daniel's great grandparents. Dated January 15, 1913, it's the oldest personal historical item we own. I love everything about it: lovers on a calm sea at sunset, the little cherub, floralia … Continue reading at home: heirloom marriage certificate
interior design
home tour: The Library
Finally, a post about the library. It took me forever to arrange and re-arrange and add furniture and put up artwork in just the right way. I didn't feel satisfied with the overall look until two weeks ago, when I moved the cube shelf we used to have in the living room onto the bookshelf … Continue reading home tour: The Library
live/wear
livewear This outfit is a bit crazy. But this room is a bit crazy, in a good way. Who would have thought to mix a tangerine, oriental rug with graphic, modern art and über contemporary accents (apparently Elle Decor)? I tried to pick up not only the color scheme but also the sense of texture and playfulness … Continue reading live/wear
two months in C-ville
I think I'll continue the monthly update in this fashion for 6 months. At that point, I may wrap up each month by its name rather than by how long I've lived in Charlottesville. To see my one month post, click here. Daniel and I by a wildflower field This month, I (and sometimes Daniel): … Continue reading two months in C-ville
home tour: The Craft Room
The craft room has technically been as finished as it's going to get for at least a month, but I've been so busy stocking my shop and sewing that it's always a mess. I cleaned it up just for this home tour. This is the space that's solely mine in the house. I gave Daniel … Continue reading home tour: The Craft Room
Leah Wise 