Whimsy & Castles

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I love adding whimsical and unexpected touches to my tablescapes. A while back I found these adorable brand new hand needlepointed palm tree baby slippers on eBay. This past week I decided to see if I could find others.

Castle Impossible

Castle Impossible - HGTV

Has anyone else become instantly addicted to HGTV's Castle Impossible? A young couple leave their lives in California - jobs, family, and friends behind and embark on the adventure of a lifetime - renovating a 500 year old castle just outside of Paris that the wife has inherited from her grandfather.

Rock the Block - Treasure Island, Florida

Treasure Island, Florida

I love HGTV's Rock the Block. The latest version of Battle on the Beach is set right up the road in Treasure Island, Florida just north of St. Pete Beach. The attached bare bones waterfront (canal) homes are valued at $1.7 million each and the four teams each have $250,000 and six weeks to finish and furnish them. Furniture and decor are provided by Wayfair. Wow - the Gulf Coast of Florida is getting pricey! And they are not even detached homes or oceanfront!

Brass Sculptures

Gideon Mendelson

This pretty bedroom features a palm chandelier and brass accents. How do you feel about the brass sculpture above the bed? It caught my eye because Brian and Mika used them all over their house on Rock the Block. Did you all watch this season? Once again, my least favorite house won. The show should be renamed "How to Appeal to the Masses." Brian and Mika are local/Tampa, but not fans of their show or style. I absolutely adored Nate and Jeremiah's house. And BTW, I can't stand the brass sculptures. To me it is the worst of mid century modern design.

 

HGTV

Leanne Ford

 This shot is from the season finale of my favorite show on HGTV - Home Again With The Fords. The first two seasons were called Restored By The Fords. I love the show and her style. I am an HGTV addict and would love to hear what shows you all watch on HGTV. My other faves are The Boise Boys, Windy City Rehab, Farmhouse Fixer, Christina On The Coast, and Nate and Jeremiah Save My House. 

And no, I do not like Fixer Upper or Home Town (at all). And I can't deal with most of the flipping shows because quite frankly the before tours are often too unseemingly for me to deal with. LOL. Please share your favorites - I'm sure there are HGTV fans out there.