Miss Carnation

At Home During the Quarantine Part 1 The General Community Quarantine literally started on my birthday this year.  Feeling BORED on a daily basis is an understatement to describe how I feel.  I knew I had to find ways to entertain myself and divert my attention away from negativity and at the same time stay alive until this Pandemic is over. We are ordered to stay HOME, hence we will.   And while I'm here I might as well make the most of it. Let me tell you a story about... The Brass Coffee Table The first time I stepped into the house of my soon-to-be Mother-in-law I took notice of her brass center  table.  I knew right then that she has an impeccable taste when it comes to home decorating.  Several years later after she passed, I saw the same  brass table now lacking in luster  tucked in one  corner at my sister-in-law's  house.  I thought it's such a  shame to have such a beauty tucked away  stripped of it's glory ...

Let's just dive right in.. wink wink* The Living Room New Old House For new Homeowners like me most would be buying furniture and home accessory to achieve a modern and new look.  I choose to bring the "old feeling" with me.   The only thing new in this photo is the curtains and the fabric of the cushions of the accent chairs and ottoman.  Simple Mediterranean Modern Look I didn't know I like Mediterranean themed houses until I saw them on Google classified as such. All I know is that I want a home with history, personal touch and dominated with wood. The Coffee Table  This brass coffee table was owned by my late mom-in-law.  In one of our visits to San Pablo after she passed, I saw this tucked in one corner gathering dust looking so worn out and tired.  I asked Tip, my sister- in-law  if I can have it instead and she readily gave it to me. What a Joy! This table is just 2 years y...