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Bellissimo…

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Colleen ODea

There are half a dozen stores I frequent when I’m in the mood to be inspired. Bellissimo on Agricola Street is one of them. I’ve always found it to be a jumble of stuff… piled into a too small space… Continue reading Bellissimo…→

Ganesha and Guzuntight…

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Colleen ODea

I started sneezing yesterday afternoon in a wonderful store in Annapolis. I was looking at treasures from Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Beijing, India… parts of the world I dream of travelling to someday. I thought possibly the exquisite teak wood was affecting Continue reading Ganesha and Guzuntight…→

Time for Lime…

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Colleen ODea

I bought a new coffee table this week. My old one left last summer. An antique trunk that was the most remarkable conversation piece… supposedly owned by a monk. Rescued from a backyard and brought back to life with sandpaper Continue reading Time for Lime…→

Sometimes, you have to take a few hits to figure out who you really are! Curtains are Open is about moving forward, accepting change and finding happiness in the craziest of places. I write about life as a single Mom of three fantastic kids...how I returned to school in my forties, started a new company and began putting my life back together again...better than I ever imagined. I'm thrilled so many of you have been along for the journey and find inspiration in my story. The curtains are open. Read more...