Seashells and driftwood, recycled tumbled glass. Stones too. I've made a frame with shells that continues to get so many compliments. Collecting driftwood for a floor full mirror ... I've found similar frames in Anthroplogie for $1000. I've found stunning large white, peachy shells (conchas) in Costa Rica where we are from, and gorgeous bluish purple mussel shells in South Boston. Other large ones in Ogunquit Maine. Every camping and beach trip at least one tiny pebble makes it way home in my pocket.

I bought my good china while I was still in High School over 50 years ago and still have it and use it. Not one of my 3 daughters [we have no sons] want it but one of the friends of my youngest would love it so I will give it to her. I also have a piece of art from our first home together that leans against the backsplash in our kitchen. It is by one of the Group of Seven famous Canadian artists...just a print I'm sure.

HI HEATHER, I love your old place and the creativity and style it shows. I like your quirky maverick approach. You clearly have style in spades. I think you just need to be creative again to put your own spin on a place which is essentially nice and has good bones. I think you need to disguise things you don't like, but in a way that doesn't offend or upset your landlords. Use your flair you have for colour and inject it in cushions etc. I would get some painters calico cream coloured clothes- get huge ones and completely cover the sofa's - or sew together some ikea cream or coloured cotton curtains, you can do so much with fabric. How about New York or London Bo-ho, which is essentially trendy and eclectic. Draw attention to the items you love and disguise things your not keen on, but do it in a way that doesn't look contrived. Think of it as getting ready for a night out with friends, you want to look great but look like it 'oh its just something I threw on at the last minute'. Have fun and trust your instincts.

The closest to weathered wood in the Owens Corning line I believe is "Teak", "Driftwood", or "Flagstone". OC Teak OC Driftwood OC Flagstone