Another after (sort of) – back bedroom

by amyswear // November 30, 2011 // No Comments

I still have work to do in this room because I’ve never painted above the wardrobes which were added after most of the painting was complete. But it gives you an idea of the changes. Continue reading →

Some afters…front of the house.

by amyswear // November 29, 2011 // 5 Comments

Will they ever officially be “after” photos? I don’t know but I’m feeling like I should get some photos up or it will never happen. here’s the front of the house. The differences between when I bought are: paint removed... Continue reading →

Newbridge

by amyswear // November 28, 2011 // No Comments

It may be slightly unpatriotic of me to say this about my adopted home but there are a lot of traditional Irish design brands that I don’t care so much for. (Yikes – sorry, but it had to be said... Continue reading →

Concrete and brick wall wallpaper

by amyswear // November 27, 2011 // No Comments

I’d be fascinated to see what these wallpapers look like in person. They’re all vinyl (which, quite honestly, puts me off a bit) but I think look really cool in pictures. They look like they’d be great for a loft... Continue reading →

95% Danish

by amyswear // November 26, 2011 // No Comments

I am a big fan of Scandinavian design so I was pleased to happen upon 95% Danish — a UK-based online shop featuring products from Denmark and the Netherlands. I was really drawn to the “tree bomb” wallpaper from Ferm because Jess... Continue reading →

Jarlath Mellett

by amyswear // November 25, 2011 // No Comments

Discovered this fun shop online and I love so many of the looks — a common theme of which is exaggeration. Jarlath Mellett is a fashion and interior designer who has a studio based in Manhattan and boutique shop in... Continue reading →

My Thanksgiving party contribution

by amyswear // November 24, 2011 // No Comments

Jessica is having a bit of a bash for the local yanks at her place. She’s asked everyone to bring a dish and this Green Bean Casserole which is from Paula Deen’s recipe. Yum. Ingredients 1/3 stick butter 1/2 cup... Continue reading →

Some unique finds from the Houston Quilt Show

by amyswear // November 23, 2011 // No Comments

My parents recently returned from the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas, where they were exhibiting for their online quilting pattern and supply store, Storyquilts. They were joined by two of my sisters as their “booth babes”. They spotted some... Continue reading →

A decorative closet

by amyswear // November 22, 2011 // No Comments

You don’t tend to think of the inside of a closet as an opportunity to stretch your design muscle…or at least I don’t. That’s why this particular kid’s closet appealed to me. The starry night’s sky is pretty magical, no? Continue reading →

Map door

by amyswear // November 21, 2011 // 2 Comments

I’m diggin’ on this paned door with maps (yes, there I go again with the maps). Nice way to lend some privacy to the room in a creative way. Continue reading →

Tilly's Cottage

Design, photography, restoration and inspiration

Month: November 2011