¡Gracias Pilar !
¡¡Uff,!! con mucho retraso os cuento que en mi pasado cumple Pilar me regaló estas cositas que me encantaron .... entre las que cayeron un lino de Edimburgh ( 36ct )...... ¿ será con la intención de que me anime y pierda el miedo a este count ? Siempre he admirado a las que bordáis en éste ... y hasta en un 40 count .... asi que me tocará estrenarme . ¿ Alguna sugerencia para este color Daffodil, similar a un suave huevo ?
El fondo de tela Toile de Jouy en negro es una preciosidad. Pilar no lo dudó cuando pasó por Shabby Fabrics, y se acordó de mí. También cuando viajó a Galicia y desde allí me trajo puntilla de Camariñas ¡ un lujo hecho a mano en bolillos !
Por suerte nos encontramos cerca siempre nos hemos intercambiado regalos en persona... es estupendo ver la cara del otro ¿ verdad ?.....
.......... Y los años siguen pasando y seguimos conservando nuestra amistad, nuestra compañía ¡ Gracias Pilar !
The iron work is so interesting that I didn't want to hide the front of it with traditional chairs.
I chose the red stripe versus the blue; but I really like them both! 
Although the calendar doesn't mark the beginning of summer until June 21st, Memorial Day always announces the unofficial start of summer. While it may be too cold for a dip in the ocean, there is the anticipation of lazy days spent baking in the sun, boating on the waves and shopping in quaint little villages. Happy Summer!
As soon soon as you enter the foyer, you know you are in for a treat. The lovely limestone floors, beautiful sconces and botanical prints greet you. 
Look at the wonderful detail work on the sconces- aren't they beautiful? 
A close up of her buffet; notice the oyster plates and antique candlesticks. 
Although the lighting is bad in this photo, I wanted you to see how you enter the dining room from the kitchen. Notice the gorgeous aubusson rug. 
Here is the eating area in Millie's kitchen. The lighting in this photo is so bad, but when I took it the kitchen was flooded with wonderful morning sun.
I adored her lantern over her kitchen table. I loved the patina and the crown on top. I very well may have to copy her and put this in my own kitchen.
Her bathroom, tucked under her foyer staircase, was incredibly difficult to photograph and the pictures do not do it justice. It was a lovely little jewel box with silvery taupe wall paper and custom forged fixtures. 
Millie even had an iron artist create this toilet paper holder for her. New Orleans has wonderful artisans and because she has lived there all her life she has many connections and can create beautiful custom pieces. 
Finally the living room - I really love the elegance of this room. But truth be told, this is also the family room! Millie has three children and as such, created a room that is beautiful but also child friendly. Notice the gorgeous curtains, artwork and bookcases. I love how Millie painted the insides of the bookcases chocolate brown to highlight her collections.
Hidden in the fabulous amoire is a retrofitted custom bar. Fabrics are velvets and chenilles which hold up to children's wear and tear. Rugs are simple sisal which add texture and interest. 