gilding toleware sconces

Since I had the Rub N Buff out to lighten the dark hardware of the buffet I painted last weekend, I thought I would finally gold leaf the set of my Nana's Italian toleware sconces that used to be in her yellow kitchen.

 I placed some of my striped Anna candles in them. Looks so pretty, adds a feminine touch to the family room, decorating narrow walls on each side of a set of three large windows. Also compliments gold leaf frames on other walls in the same space. Had to peel off the segmented wax drips after seeing this shot. I might add some dark wax to add dimension and patina to the sconces. What do you think?

striped light

My favorite tapered candles are striped. I love how they add a casual touch to traditional interiors like ours. They are made by Ana Design, are offered in lots of color combinations and a choice of pillars or tapers. I get them at Hedges, a pretty store in downtown Chagrin Falls, a good source online is Five Stripes.

Shop Five Stripes here or call Hedges here.

fall wraps

Love these wrapped vases at Pottery Barn this season, an easy DIY idea for fall tabletops.

photos Pottery Barn

cute candles

simple to make

tutorial here on Country Living

rustic candlelight

an easy craft for fall

tutorial here from fossil blog

scented candles

they are an expensive luxury but a lit perfumed candle is the perfect antidote to a dark and dreary winter day, especially in the bedroom and bath

diptyque

rigaud

calypso st barth

voluspa

velvet & linen

votivo

jo malone