fine details

A set of Match pewter place settings arrived this week giving us an eight place setting.  So pleased to use & touch these beautiful objects daily.

Of course they work great with the Match serving plate we received from my cousin Allyson.

And the beautiful pieces of Astier de Villate we received. 

 I use the platter often 

and love most the (non-oft used) fluted bowl.

Two new pieces are below.  

This one is just lovely.

John Derian has paired with Astier de Villatte to ensure that there is more to covet.

This is a perfect reason to use hardware that you love in your home.  It's not an afterthought.  It's your jewelry.  Something to touch and admire often.  
Beautiful knobs:

Anything from Nanz:









Restoration pieces:

Often Rejuventaion hardware will do what is needed to pull a project together:

Beauty is in the details.

mood shots of the house

It's almost always about the lighting...

Thanks again to Jim Sowden!

Some pretty house shots

Thank you to Jim Sowden for taking some lovely & much deserved pictures of my house!  Looking pretty good, if I do say so myself.  


Why is my list of decor wants growing at the same pace that I crave paring down and getting rid?   That push and pull is constant in our lives as consumers.  However, it is satisfying and necessary to sit back and enjoy what you have every once in a while. 

Guest Spot : Stunning Black Lighting

Hi, Iím Susi, a writer for Design Shuffle, a community for interior designers, home decorators and other design professionals. Maison de Lise asked me to do a post about decorating ideas that use stunning black lighting this week. I love dramatic black lighting for fall and winter so am happy to share some of my favorite rooms with black lighting, as well as some great finds. Black lighting, not to be confused with black lights (that's a whole other kind of article), adds drama to a space, especially when paired with dark, moody colors.

Knight Moves via

Black shades are an easy way to add the look of black lighting to a room. Unify disparate lighting, such as table lamps and chandeliers, with sleek, stunning black shades makes for a polished look.

Carolina Eclectic via

Love the oversize scale of these black pendant lights hung in a group of three to make a dramatic lighting fixture above the farmhouse table. A nice mix of vintage industrial and farmhouse to create a chic dining space.

Cote Maison via

Black industrial lighting suits this minimalist, loft kitchen. Black pendant lights are an unexpected addition to a kitchen.

Purple Area via

Dramatic charcoal grey walls set the tone for this living room's interior design. An arc lamp with a black shade, lined in a metallic gold, suits the room's dramatic palette.

Little Blue Deer via

A group of stunning modern black pendants create a golden glow over this dining table with their gold lined interiors. Love the mix of shapes and the matte black finish.

DecorPad via

Simple drum shade hanging lights are stunning in black. The black shade makes the simple shape more dramatic and glamorous than a linen or white shade.

French Bedroom Company via

This charming black rabbit lamp feels more like sculpture than lighting. The glossy finish on the lamp base nicely reflects the light. Would be a lovely addition to foyer, dining room and living room designs.

Design Sponge via

A gorgeous black glass chandelier is stunning in this living room. The black is more striking than clear glass or even silver because it immediately draws the eye to it.

Thanks to the folks over at Design Shuffle for bringing this content to you! Check out Design Shuffle for tons of fabulous interior design ideas from bedroom designs to bathroom designs and more.