Ruffley Love

I am enchanted...

Vera Wang
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She's Got Legs and She Knows How To Use Them!

I found them! I found them! I'm so excited!! Remember those silvery-chrome legs on the fab croc covered wingback chair I shared with you??

Mmmmmm, yeah...drool, drool..  those legs. Ever since I saw them, I've been obsessed and could not rest until I found them. I'm beyond thrilled. Have a look-see!



I found them at Closet Masters. They come in two finishes, Brushed Aluminum or Polished Aluminum. They cost $20.74 each but I will have a decorator friend try and get them for me cheaper. I mean $20.00 isn't a HUGE amount of money but that times 8... I'm thinking the savings can go toward my DIY nailhead application.

I've decided to have a pro take care of my furniture remix. To be honest, I'm a little nervous with such important pieces for my home. I think I will try my hand a smaller job and get my feet wet first before I can stomp with the big girls.

My Favorite Hue

I just love blue and every variation of it. I have to incorporate more it into my decor... as I don't think only having blue Foo Dogs counts.

Happy Feet!

I have been anxiously awaiting the faux croc material samples to see which I will purchase for my wingback chairs remix. Sometimes I get a little anxious about it.. Will it look right? Will I love it? Well, no more anxiety for me as I found a fab croc covered wingback as my inspiration.

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Shine

This chair has my name all over it! It's a chic twist on traditional and aside from that fab white croc material, that nailhead trim and silver feet, just SINGS! SILVER FEET, I swoon. Just another item for me to obsess over. Where would I get those from? Suggestions anyone?

Now I feel as confident as ever on my choice -  hurry Mr. Postman with my samples!

My Dream House

She may look like a nightmare to some.. but I can see the beauty in this house. It was built in 1898 and it's zoned as a single family or a bed and breakfast. It has 15,000 square feet of living space, 10 fireplaces, a grand ballroom and 16x30 grand foyer. Unfortunately, due to some awful renovation, alot of the home's original design detail has been lost. I still think she's a diamond in the rough.

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photos courtesy of ReMax

I think I will do a drive by today, I just have to see this house in person. Yes, I'm a glutton for punishment. 


Although it's zoned for a B&B, maybe we can host small weddings instead. That way, this beautiful home would be the "home" of many beautiful beginnings. See? I'm speeding, it's not even my house, not even in shape to be occupied, (I think), and I'm already planning to start a business to host small weddings. But I'm thoroughly enchanted by the idea.

Victorian Beauties

I really wish these beautiful homes weren't converted to multiple dwellings.

This last one is my favorite. I wonder what she looked like inside before all of the reconstruction. She probably had the most beautiful interior...

Night To Remember

That was what I refer to the day (night) I made one of the best decisions of my life, marrying my Treasure. While listening to Oldies but Goodies on YouTube, I came across this:



"A Night To Remember" by Shalamar. My Mom used to play this song allllllllll the time when I was a little girl. She used to do the "Hustle" with me to it. It would make me giggle to no end, dancing with my Mom. Never, until I got much older did I actually listen to the words... My Mom must've been in love because this song makes me feel lovin'.

I'm gonna put this song on when I get home and do the hustle with my Hubby. The dance.. well maybe.. *wink*