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Hi friends…hope you are well and enjoying a nice weekend! Thank you to all who left such wonderful feedback about my dining room window treatments, I so love them (click here if you missed that post). It is nice to finally have that room done, except for a few minor odds and ends.

Here winter is back, I kid you not…we had a few snow/icy rain showers yesterday. I am glad I did not give into temptation and start my planting last weekend. Crazy. I am more than ready for warm air, cool evening breezes and everything to be green….don’t love you love the sight and smell of fresh cut grass? Nature is very confused around here and I say, enough already…let’s roll out spring once and for all!

It’s been a relaxing weekend…..gotten a lot of work done, and finished part of my closet organization (much more to go). Had dinner with good friends, pretty low key, just how I like them and don’t get enough of 🙂 Today hoping to see a movie, would love to see Miracles from Heaven, whether my husband will go along with it is another story:) Here we go with my Seven on Sunday…..

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1 THE MONOGRAM TO END ALL MONOGRAMS! I could not wait for Sunday to arrive so I could share this with you! I have featured Arabella June before because I was so taken with her incredible artistry and some of the most exquisite monograms I have ever seen. So you can imagine my excitement after we started collaborating together for my very own:)

LOVE how she was able to incorporate all that is important to me, my home (that holds those that I love), Teddy, my beloved blue and white and of course flowers:)

I had many specific ideas/details in my mind, and she,  without skipping a beat (and putting up with my OCD’ness)  was able to turn my ideas into the most dreamy vision I could have ever imagined. Now my mind is racing with all kinds of possibilities, stationery, a pillow case, stickers, wine labels, a tote bag….lol its so pretty I want it everywhere! She even made me two versions. Feast your eyes on these incredible custom monograms! You can contact her at [email protected] or visit her Etsy shop here.

 

Version 1

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Both versions-

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And lest you wonder where else you can use these monograms besides the obvious (stationery and stickers, both which I have already ordered) check out these ideas that were born out of monograms from Arabella (not to mention this would make the most beautiful and unique wedding gift)!

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2. ENCAUSTIC TILES. Don’t worry if you’ve never heard of them, until a few months ago, neither had I. I just knew I liked them. A lot! They are painted cement to put it in the simplest terms and are a big deal in flooring right now.I would not use them in a large space for a powder room…oh yes!

  There are so many great and highly decorative looks, how to choose. I really like this idea and am even thinking of one for my powder room in PB. Take a look below. You can visit Cement Tile Shop by clicking here.

A few of my favorites-

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And look at them in actual spaces-

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3 INSTAGRAMS OF INTEREST This week, there seems to be an accent on homes and interiors sprinkled with a dose of blue and white and beautiful flowers. This is one of my favorite “jobs” every week, scouting out my absolute faves! Here is this week’s beautiful roundup-

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4. LOVE JULIA CHILDS? Who doesn’t her, her larger than life personality,  passion and life devoted to food, her inspiring confidence…how can you not like her! Well, you can now own her charming cottage among lavender fields and olive groves in Provence! How fun would that be?

And to be able to channel your inner Julia Child while in her very own kitchen would be pretty incredible:) Check it out below and click here for a most interesting article on Julia Childs and this home at the NY Times..

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5 . TO DIE FOR CHINOISERIE TOLE. I am over the moon about this next incoming container, by far the prettiest chinoiseie tole delivery yet! It is officially en route as of a few days ago and I am already plodding and planning on where to use several of these beautiful pieces.  A presale will be held in about a week so stay tuned, in the meantime here is  a teaser:)

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6. RALPH LAUREN RUGS. I am a fan of basically anything from Ralph Lauren, from clothes to lighting to furniture and now rugs….everything he touches is gold. He certainly has the eye and has curated an incredible collection of rugs.

I have recently bought two with e design clients and must say these are some of the prettitest I have seen in a while.  Check out his collection and visit Decor Market to see all of them (if you fall in love with one be sure to use code, enchanted and you will get an extra discount)! Click here to see all the entire collection of Ralph Lauren rugs

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Here is one of my favorites in a client’s home….gorgeous!

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7. LIKE GINGHAM? I sure do, always have. Have this darling tablecloth from a while back and set up a blue and white table with a touch of green. Love the way it came out, used my Juliska chargers, blue willow china, my own silver and crystal, filled a huge jar with blossoms (and yes I know it would have to be removed when we eat) but it sure made a pretty picture:) and definitely puts me in the mood for some spring entertaining!

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Loved using my darling mini foo dogs as part of the centerpiece…love those little guys:)

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So my friends that is what’s new and on my agenda this past week….how about you? Anything here get your attention? VERY excited about the porcelain and silver container, both due in this week! If you are one who placed a presale, fingers crossed they will arrive this week and we will start getting orders out the door as soon as the containers are unpacked. Will keep you posted.

Hope the sun is shining and the birds are chirping (and sure hope it’s warmer wherever you might be) than it is here! Wishing you a great day and end to your weekend. Until next time…..

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I am redoing my guest bathroom and the tiles are amazing. You have me rethinking! And your monogram, Tina…it’s amazing! Happy Sunday!

Tina, your blog is so uplifting on a Sunday morn. How I look forward to it with my coffee in bed. Everything you share is beautiful and inspiring. Thank you so much.

Those encaustic tiles are found in all the old Brownstones in Brooklyn, NY. They are quintessentially vintage Brooklyn.

Love the monogram! I didn’t think another monogram could look any better than what you have. This one is a keeper.

Seven on Sunday is one of my favorites; I really do look forward to it! Perhaps it is my aging eyes….but what is the difference between those two stunning monograms? I can’t find it! Also, Julia Childs’ Provence home has been sold, I believe. You can now stay there, believe it or not, through Airb&b! La Peetch has a great Facebook page for anyone interested.

Love, love your gorgeous dining room. I am so excited about your new PB project. It will be a lot of fun following your blog as you complete another beautiful home.

Tina, I love your new dining room drapes, they are perfect! The rugs you featured this morning are just what I have been looking for. Thanks so much for all the great ideas and posts ?????

I chose encaustic tiles for the WCs and one of the bathrooms in the 17th century apartments we’re renovating in the south of France. Also one of the kitchens. For the other kitchem And by the sauna, I went for azueljos, the next tile you’ll be hearing about. And beveled metro tiles in the second bathroom–when I said “subway,” I was reminded by the salesperson that in Paris,mthey are beveled, hence are cakked metro tiles. I put my choices on my blog…

The tablescape is so pretty! Isn’t it amazing how in home decorating you can’t go wrong if you take your cues from what happens in nature? After all blue flowers have green foliage so why wouldn’t a green charger look fabulous w/ Blue Willow? This pattern is still one of my favorites, as it was the setting I first purchased for myself when I went off the meal plan in university and had a fabulous corner room to myself. (Why eat off Corelle when Blue Willow can be found for a few dollars more??)

Love the encaustic tiles, spotted a very good Merola Tile look-alike at Home Depot for $1.75 each!

Thank-you for including nataliealewis’ photo – now I have something visual to show my carpenter as to exactly how I want the underside of my stairs to be finished.

Happy Sunday all!
Joan

Hi Tina…your monogram is beautiful and those R.L. rugs are to die for…love the one you chose for your client! Miss blogging, but after my sons accident I just don’t have time…hopefully soon!

Tina, there is nothing like getting my Sunday morning fix at your site, so much to discover and beauty galore!!

xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena

i can always count on you to get my heart pumping, tina. like this post gets me inspired about monograms, watercolors, blue and white (ALWAYS the best friends, blue and white), French everything, and then the tina x factor which involves positively charged energy + gracious hospitality. and Teddy! love the encaustic tiles which i remember learning about thanks to christine dovey and her edgy, sexy way with them. thank you, friend, for your gifts and how you choose to share them. xox

Tina,
It is never a hard decision !
What to read first —your column or the Sunday morning paper!

You win every time!

Tina, I highly recommend Miracles from Heaven….just bring lots of tissues! Even my husband enjoyed it so maybe you can get yours to go too.

Sorry to hear about old man winter lingering in your “neck of the woods”. Here in Alabama we’ve been having gorgeous weather, although a little cooler some days and nights than I’d like, we still are having a beautiful Spring.

Hope your Sunday is going good for you!

Hellooooo dear Tina… love that article about Julia’s house. Those instagram just get better and better every week. What a darling monogram!!! I’m so glad that Teddy is included!! Hope you have a great week and it warms up.

Ok, I can’t find the difference int he monograms and I feel kind of silly for that, but I looked and looked and simply can’t find it! BUT they are absolutely the prettiest ones I think I have ever seen 🙂 LOVE the rugs too!
Stacy

A lot of beauty: the blue rugs, the Arabella monograms, the Instagram photos.

I caught the gingham table cloth when viewing the dining room drapes. You should offer them. Your drapery trim exactly matches the embossed velvet in your wall chairs. Stunning. Thanks for sharing!

Arabellajune has a wonderful talent. Like your #2 monogram.
Nice and clean design. Interesting RL rugs. Always fun to see instagrams. Thanks for Sunday 7.

The monograms are soooo you. The tree-lined street makes me swoon. Must be France or Belgium?

I look forward to reading your blog and following you along on Instagram! I absolutely love my beautiful vivid green chinoiserie lamps that I just purchased from your shop. I am loving your new chinoiserie mirrors, can’t wait to get my hands on one or maybe two, haha! I am also loving the rugs, can’t go wrong with Ralph Lauren.

My eyes lit up when I saw the first of your Instagram favorites, the photo of La Casa Del Bacalao in Madrid, Spain. If I were asked what would be included in my last meal, I would certainly have Bacalao, the wonderful salted cod fish of Spain.

I adore the monogram!! I am so glad I put that encaustic tile in a year ago in my pantry before the whole trend started… now I thinkI want to remove it..lol! The tole love! THe table setting with gingham is gorgeous. have a great week!

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