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I am a wife, mother and decorator. Welcome to my blog, where I share my projects and design inspiration. I love finding vintage pieces to add character and sense of history to my designs. My other passions are family, cooking, gardening and traveling. Feel free to drop me a line or just say hello!
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Monthly Archives: September 2013
Happy Monday 9/30/13
Good morning, all. Looking through my picture files this weekend, I found this image I took from Hearst Tower during Blogfest2012. Sometimes you need to take a different view to appreciate the beauty that surround us. Have a fabulous Monday!
Fall Urn Decorating
Go big with a stunning and dramatic urn planter: fall cabbage, sweet potato vine, mums. A beautiful combination of branches, cabbage, and large pumpkin. After the blooms are dry, plants add texture and color for a second look. Curb appeal with … Continue reading →
Color Crush: Jewel Tones
Bold, vibrant colors in jewel tones are gracing the pages of magazines and store windows. I’m loving the rich color: amethyst purple, topaz yellow, sapphire blue, emerald green and ruby red. Do you have a favorite jewel tone? There are many options … Continue reading →
Happy Monday 9/23/13
Happy Monday! Hope you had a good weekend. We travelled to Maine over the weekend to see our sons participate in college cross-country. We had a great visit. We miss them already. Let’s make it a fabulous Monday!
Cozy Fall Carvings
These past few days, I have been craving all things cozy and pretty. I love herringbone. What could be more fabulous than sitting by a cozy fire with a herringbone throw in one of my favorite colors? The copper fondue pot with stand is … Continue reading →
Falling for Plaid
Oh, what fun, plaid to wear and decorate. I’m falling in love with plaid, again. There is something about the mix of masculine and feminine details together that is appealing to me. Plaid is cozy, familiar, comfortable and never goes out of style. 1. … Continue reading →
Fun Art and Monday Quote 9/16/13
Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend. I found this cute print. It is by artist Elizabeth Mayville, “Top Knot.” Prints are affordable and available on Etsy. Finding art and inspirational quotes inspires me with beauty and hope for great week ahead. I’m … Continue reading →
Summer Memories
How many pictures have you taken this summer? If you are like me, you probably shot too many. Now that we have summer memories of special moments with friends and family, here are five ways to cherish and share these moments … Continue reading →
UncommonGoods Giveaway
I received a gift bag with a unique item at Blogfest2013 back in May. It was a corkcicle. A corkcicle is like a icicle for a wine bottle. It helps maintain your wine bottle temperature chilled. See here. I used the corkcicle several times this summer and loved it. Then last week, … Continue reading →
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Five Dorm Essentials
I drove my two sons to college recently. Making them feel comfortable in their dorm is important for a successful school year. Besides dorm basics, here are five dorm essentials my sons can’t live without. 1. Honeywell fan: A cool breeze can make all the difference if … Continue reading →
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