Interior Design Articles
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We only have one life to live,
it is important we live it beautifully!
Michele uses her favorite finds she gathers while traveling the world to give her an endless array of inspiration to help her clients have the most beautifully designed rooms.
Wallflower
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
I’m not sure what I love more the beautiful box this lovely home fragrance comes in or the delicious blend of orange and lemon leaves, woodland moss and white musk that makes this home fragrance so divine.Anthousa home fragrance collection has some of my favorite products for the home and now I like their [...]
My kind of Kitchen…homey and pretty
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
we always have fresh flowers in our kitchen
I like having an old table, we have a 200 year old table near our center island that we use for baking
s I will never ever tire of a beautiful French kitchen
all pictures courtesy of House Beautiful
Our kitchen is one part French, one part English, [...]
Red rooms and gold shoes
Saturday, April 25th, 2009
I love red bookcases and gold shoes, don’t ask me how the blue antique pie safe got in this picture, its Saturday morning and I’m a little tired from making Sabatines clown cake. Will post that in a couple of days. So cute. Off to garden shop in Pennsylvania and then to [...]
Pretty Little Teacups filled with Chocolate Mousse
Friday, April 24th, 2009
Many say they may forget what they had for dinner but they always remember dessert. Well, what if you don’t feel like spending a fortune at a bakery during these difficult economic times. Or perhaps you love to bake and cook and there isn’t anyone out there that does it quite like you. Or [...]
Country Cupboards and recycling the past, perfect for Earth Day and Everyday
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
I just love my antique Pie Safe. I love it because of its history and I wonder about all the women who baked before me and actually used it for its original purpose…to keep Pies Safe. They could cool off and be protected from insects and perhaps little ones overly interested fingers trying to sneak [...]
Tea with Bunny, Sabatine and Paw Paw
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
Having afternoon tea in the Spring gardens at The Paris House
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A Little English A Little French
Monday, April 20th, 2009
I’m not a big fan of boring curtains that do nothing more than block sunlight from streaming happiness and cheer into my home. However when We found these spectacular antique French aubosson tapestries with a large gilt cornice awhile ago and put them aside for a specific spot in our old farmhouse I knew these [...]
Pretty things that make me think
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Just a “few” of the pictures on my inspiration boards in my office
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Living pretty in the country
Monday, April 13th, 2009
I just adore this store and plan to fill my house, garden and outdoor eating areas with many of their charming items.http://www.decorativecountryliving.com/
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CHOCOLATE BUNNIES MAKE EDIBLE CENTERPIECES
Saturday, April 11th, 2009
Some adorable chocolate bunnies, you can make an edible chocolate centerpieceand try some homemade vanilla cupcakes topped with a fresh strawberry icing while the kids dye Easter Eggs. To make things very festive we play the original “COTTONTAIL” movie, while they are busy decorating their eggs!
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MAKEOVER A ROOM WITHOUT SPENDING A PENNY!!!
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
MAKEOVER A ROOM WITHOUT SPENDING A PENNY!!!, originally uploaded by rosenthal_michele.
check the rest of the photos on flickr they are so pretty!!!
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Candles
Friday, March 27th, 2009
IMG_8923, originally uploaded by rosenthal_michele.
I don’t have much to say about this picture , I just like it
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chic meets antique in a 200 year old farmhouse
Friday, March 6th, 2009
IMG00155-20090306-1149.jpg, originally uploaded by rosenthal_michele.
I love beautiful things, I don’t love “Predictable” things. there is a 200 year old french needlepoint bench from Paris under this very modern black laquer table. The Bar that has been set on top is very chic and modern and elegant. You should always be set for [...]
Creating a spectacular fall garden
Friday, January 9th, 2009
It is time to put your garden to rest and start decorating your house with pumpkins, mums, cabbages, … Find out how to make a beautiful fall arrangement in this video.









































































































