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We Eloped!

Katy Elliott — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:37:43 +0000

We eloped! After 10 wonderful years together; Greg and I tied the knot! We’re overjoyed with excitement! A snapshot from our ceremony at Abbot Hall in Marblehead. We’re standing in front of The Spirit of 76 a large oil painting by Archibald M. Willard, symbolizing the spirit of the American Revolution.xoxo, katy

Tide Out On Evening Walk

Katy Elliott — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:09:44 +0000

I’ve taken a bit of an unannounced break from blogging. Don’t worry I’ll be back. Thank you all for all the sweet notes and tweets. We have a lot of projects planned for the house this summer! Above a snapshot from my evening walk down to the harbor and below snowdrops blooming in the grass. [...]

My Favorite Green Paint Colors

Katy Elliott — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:00:35 +0000

House Beautiful‘s color of the year is green! Great choice—it’s my favorite! House Beautiful asked me to submit my favorite green room from their archive. I choose the sitting room decorated by Phoebe Howard above. Click here to view more beautiful green rooms contributed by bloggers. Plus, a quote from me! I’m drawn to mossy/gray/sage [...]

Downton Abbey Earthenware Mixing Bowls

Katy Elliott — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:38:58 +0000

Are those Mason Cash bowls I spy in the Downton Abbey kitchen? Mason Cash debuted its first collection of earthenware in Derbyshire, England, in 1800. Traditionally the bowls have a white interior with a light brown exterior glaze with a distinctive embossed pattern. The traditional bowls are making a bit of a comeback stateside. Dishwasher [...]

Soothing Greens And Antiques in WOI

Katy Elliott — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:56:36 +0000

I’ve been feeling a bit off this week and discouraged by the renovation. I’m overwhelmed and having a hard time imagining an end. When I opened the February issue of World Of Interiors this morning my mood instantly brightened. A cloud had been lifted and I was inspired. The above and below photos are screen [...]

Make A Seed Stitch Leather Button Neckwarmer

Katy Elliott — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:28:12 +0000

Inspired by a knit cowl designed by Knittles; I made a seed stitch version with five leather buttons. The neckwarmer is easy to knit and super cozy. Using the same seed stitch technique from my scarf project; I increased the width and shrunk the length. Five leather buttons ($0.79 each) I picked up at MJ [...]

Artist: Kathleen Galligan

Katy Elliott — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:23 +0000

Passages #1, oil on linen, 10″ x 10″ I came across Kathleen Galligan’s work looking through an art auction at Maine College Of Art (MECA) in Portland, Maine. Her oil series expansive and quiet struck a chord. I contacted Kathleen originally regarding Passages #1 (above) and I then asked if she would be willing to [...]

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Katy Elliott — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:56:35 +0000

Designed by Amanda Jones and skillfully created by cabinetmaker David Bowen of Salisbury Artisans. I collect a lot of inspiration; identifying elements that I can pull for my house renovation. Lately I’ve been thinking about our first floor and where I hope to create a mudroom/laundry/pantry space that flows into the kitchen. The worn wood [...]

Snow Day Walk

Katy Elliott — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:28:50 +0000

Winter days I love: sleeping late, watching the snow from my bedroom, drinking coffee, long walks, contemplating making a maple pie and knitting a hat. camera: iphone app: instagram filter: rise follow me: katyelliott Related Posts: View From Bedroom Window: Snow Weekend Snapshots: Jan 7-8 Snapshots: Last Friday in 2011

View From Bedroom Window: Snow

Katy Elliott — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:49:45 +0000

I was in NYC all week for work. While I enjoy the city life in spurts and often miss the routine; I’m never more grateful for the solitude of my sleepy town by the sea then when I return home. Snapshots from my bedroom window this morning. camera: iphone app: instagram filter: walden Related Posts: [...]