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A lifelong collection of a "Happy Bird"!!!

July 15, 2015 By // by Penelope Bianchi 98 Comments

I was minding my own business, (yes working!) looking for furniture for clients in my favorite antique store in our area; and this bird; this happy little bird caught my eye! What a delightful, fey,whimsical, little bird! I was …

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Surprise!! Surprise!! Chinoiserie Paintings & Prints by Harrison Howard

November 22, 2013 By // by Penelope Bianchi 16 Comments

I am running this post again! I just bought another of his beautiful "giclees" for my granddaughter Poppy's birthday! I thought many of you hadn't subscribed to my blog yet; and would love to see these! I have always loved, loved , loved …

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A Look Back! Living The Dream In 1996

Look what I found! I was on a delightful television program in 1996! It was called “Dream Living”; and it was about people who live in their Dreamhouses. I had seen our house in Pasadena when I was 13 and was determined to live in it someday. And I DID!! It is kind of blurry, …

Montecito Gardens: Our house featured in Santa Barbara Seasons magazine!!!

GLORIOUS GARDENS: FRENCH COUNTRY STYLE MEETS CALIFORNIA COOL Penny Bianchi Interior Decorator and photos by Amy Barnard When Penny and Adam Bianchi bought a modest slice of undeveloped land off of East Valley Road 20 years ago, they had a golden opportunity to build a custom home in the heart of Montecito. The property sits at …

Radisha

This post was originally written in May of 2011, but it has been revised just for you! I have often said that my ideas are really unfulfillable without my treasured “team”. One of my favorite team members has and will always be my dear friend and talented artist Radisha. He has been creating sensational works …