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Friends I’m not shy about my love of Pillows….. In all shapes and sizes. This week I’m sharing my go to source for ready made pillow covers Annabel Bleu.

I ordered my first Annabel Bleu cover in those first heady days at home in March of 2020. I seriously love this brand so much - for the myriad of styles, amazing price points and exemplary customer service.

Alyssa is the owner of Annabel Bleu. Her grandmother’s name is Annabel, who’s favorite color is blue. They like to eat Bleu cheese and apple slices together in Annabel’s kitchen. Annabel has always had a beautifully decorated home and the two of them choose fabrics for Annabel Bleu together.

Annabel & Alyssa at High point fabric market

Alyssa began sewing when she was 6yrs old. Sewing doll clothes with her grandmother is one of her favorite memories. This amazing creative is a NICU Nurse, and during Nursing school ran a sewing school out of her home with 56 students of all ages. After several years of nursing she decided to re-embrace her creative side by sewing and selling pillows online. Within 6 months, Alyssa was sewing every spare minute, and hired factory-trained seamstresses to work with her. She was thrilled to help someone out of a factory work environment, and pay them what they truly deserve for each and every piece.

These days Alyssa’s shifts in the NICU a just few every month and she spends the rest of her time designing, photographing and shipping product. Her studio is her favorite place to be!

Indigo Farmhouse Collection - one of my design clients has this group in their home.

Annabel Bleu is a small design company with many years of experience in Home Textiles and Interior Design. They are passionate about crafting Heirloom - quality Decor. This is why I am such a fan and wanted to share this amazing brand with you today.

Click the images below to go directly to Annabel Bleu.

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While I was writing this piece I received this post from well known DIY Home Design Experts Chris and Julia Marcum all about the best pillow inserts… I call that serendipity!

Til next time be well!

Images: Annabel Bleu and me.

Federal Mirrors are fabulous! I found this description: Our nation’s early years, when the Federalist Party led the American government between 1790 and 1828, generally defines the Federal period. During this time, a strong sense of nationalism was born. Thomas Jefferson and other government leaders looked to the classical past of Greece and Italy for inspiration in forging the identity of the new American democratic Republic. The convex shape of these mirrors helped to illuminate the room when accompanied by candles.

Further description of convex mirrors: Glass mirrors were first produced during the third century A.D., and were quite common in Egypt, Gaul, Germany and Asia. The invention of glassblowing method during the 14th century led to the discovery of convex mirrors, which increased the popularity of glass mirrors.

I think my love of Federal Mirrors is three-fold: it’s a mirror, the eagle and the convex shape of the glass. A winning combination! I recently added a Federal Mirror to the permanent collection here at the Chalet. I purchased from my friend Michele Wesdock of Emma & Jean Studio. You can see she’s currently resting on a chinoiserie platter of seashells. - while I decide where to hang her I’ve found the most inspiring collection of images on Instagram to share with you all today. Click image for source! Enjoy!