…to a beautiful home
~Set the Table for Easter~ Celebrate Easter dinner with a gorgeous table setting. An Easter tablescape doesn’t have to be extravagant. It doesn’t have to be fancy. It needs to be welcoming and inviting for your family and friends. Easter is the holiday in which we color our eggs and grab our baskets, so [...]
Preparing and Priming Furniture Tips Making Life A Little Easier In my last post I told you about my new project. I’m turning my guest room into my office and craft room. I have some furniture that I can use, but I’m going to have some spend some time priming and painting. While I’m [...]
Leaves, Mums & More This Saturday, my church is hosting a Ladies Inspirational Day and I have been working on the Fall flower arrangements for the tables. Since I was already at work, I thought I’d share my steps for arranging flowers. Keep in mind, I am not a florist and I’ve never taken [...]
Baskets There are many styles and types of baskets. I like to have a mixture of baskets in my home. If I like look of a basket, I’ll get it! I tend to like the older baskets that have the warm patina to them as well as any basket that has an interesting weave. [...]
Fall Mantel & Tablescape It’s September! Can you believe it?!?! Countdown to Fall…time to decorate our space with our Fall Decor. Which means money! But, don’t forget…school just started. Which means money! Let’s try to save some money! Dig out some of your old pumpkins, ribbon, etc and let’s get to work!
I have to share with you an item that has changed the way I look at hanging things on my walls. It is the best wall anchor that I have EVER used! So easy and will hold anything! (at least anything that I’ve hung!)
No, it’s not the Sound of Music…let’s sew a pillow! I began sewing about 20 years ago, but I wanted to refresh and refine my skills. I knew that there were probably some “better ways to do things.” So, I signed up for a Sit N Sew class at my local ;Hancock’s Fabric ;store. The [...]
Thursday, I made a visit to our local Restore “store.” I stumbled across some candlesticks that made me say, “Those are so little and cute!” Usually, when that crosses my mind, the next thought is, “Oh yes. Those are going home with me.” Here is what I scored for $3.25! Six adorable candlesticks! Aren’t they [...]
In my kitchen, I have a set of cabinets that have glass doors. For years, I wanted glass door cabinets and when we moved into our current house, I got my wish! Be careful what you wish for… Don’t get me wrong…I love them and I’m glad I have them…but they can cause some minor [...]
Yesterday I mentioned that I would show you the great mirror I snagged at Restore…Change of plans…I’ll show you that one tomorrow. Let’s talk lanterns… Lanterns in home decor can add interest and variety to your home. They are available in all shapes and sizes and can serve a variety of functions. They can be [...]
Animal Print Decor Let’s talk animal print. Do you love it or hate it? I love it, in moderation. Whether it’s in home decor or fashion, I believe that animal print should be used appropriately. I was once told that every home should have a touch of animal print. I repeat…a touch. For example, you can [...]
Antique Frames Everyone has something in their home decor that they are drawn to…what I mean is, something that is their “thing.” For example, I love antique picture frames. I love them large. I love them small. I love them all! My late grandmother was an antique dealer. She shared her love of antiques [...]
Let’s talk curtains…Do you get a little confused and frustrated by the different styles of curtains that are available for your home? You have to think about length, width, fabric, headers, hardware, etc. It can be overwhelming. I wanted to talk to you today about some of the different styles of curtains that you can [...]
Helpful Hints for Decorating Coffee Tables Today I received a request from a reader, and friend, asking for a post about decorating coffee tables. So I jumped into high gear and “shopped” my house. Helpful hint #1 ~ Go throughout your house and look around. I guarantee that you will spot something and see it [...]
We all want to hide something at sometime. In fact, we probably want to hide lots of things all the time! We hide toys in baskets and junk mail in drawers. We stuff our dirty laundry into a hamper. Camouflage is a good thing. It helps us hide the ugly, making the space beautiful. Take [...]
