Autumn days have us craving cozy areas at home .. .
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Happy Autumn,
Hello friends, sorry for the radio silence. Hope you had a great summer.
The leaves are changing at home. Fall harvest is in full swing.
Finding inspiration is easy … beautiful blue sky… hay barrels …
rolling hills and sunflower fields.
The arrival of autumn brings friends and family home for apple picking. Time to feather our nest and plan for the holidays. I’ll be sharing more about my summer in the next blog post. In the meantime, catch up with me on Instagram @idhomedecor
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Rain could not dampen the festive mood at the Ketchum House, last night. Michael Bertolini’s home was all a buzz with members of the Warwick, NY Historical Society and Friends of the Hathorn House –Warwick’s Militia Commander Gen. John Hathorn
The small intimate gathering was history in the making.
General John Hathorn and Elizabeth Welling, his wife, had a daughter, Catherine Cornelius. Catherine was given French china as a wedding present in 1807. The Hathorn dishes were kept in the family from generation to generation. Members of the family migrated West.
The Hathorn dishes were driven from Illinois back to Warwick, NY this week by a relative of Michael Bertolini. Michael Bertolini is the curator for the Warwick Historical Society.
The Warwick Historical Society presented the Hathorn dishes — on loan — to Sue Gardner, head of Friends of the Hathorn House, and The Stone House Inn.
The Hathorn dishes will be stored and later put on display at The Stone House Inn, General John Hathorn’s house. General John Hathorn’s stone house is located on Hathorn Road in the town of Warwick, NY, just off Route 94. It was built by Hathorn in 1773. The stone house is currently under renovation. The Stone House Inn is scheduled to open next year, we hope. The first level will have a restaurant. The second level will be occupied by Friends of the Hathorn House.
June and summer are popular for wedding season. I think it is romantic and appropriate to celebrate love and love of history.
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Happy Monday!
We had a few rainy days, so I’m thinking of some favorite blues while blue skies roll in. Paint, upholstery, garden stools and custom window shades are all available.
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March arrived like a lion. While the snow melts, I’m seeing green and feeling lucky.
March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter have me excited to bring on the green tablescapes.
Dutch tulips and boxwood topiary are favorites all year through. They are readily available and are economical.
I’ve had a crush on the Saarinen inspired tulip style dining table , a mix of modern and classic.
A classic mix of tabletop style with a casual laid-back feel.
What’s inspiring you this March?
Shop my style: table / cabbage dinnerware / glassware / Natural bamboo flatware
Have it together at work, but at home you just need a few more hands to organize your lifestyle. That’s all right! New Year, New you! Right!
Design a life you love.
Each day is a fresh start!
Make it comfortable, elevate your morning and dinner routine.
Natural rugs and indoor/outdoor rugs are easy to clean and update any room.
Sleep is important. Admit that your home needs help. Get in the game and do something about it.
You’ll feel much better coming home.
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Happy New Year!
The celebration continues at home as we enjoy a few more days with family. Yes, I ate a few too many gingerbread cookies, but I have also been on a some gym workout dates with my husband, which keep things interesting.
Today, I am sharing delicious mocktails recipes to enjoy, because alcohol-free should not mean boring. Stay healthy, work hard, be kind …. these are my New Year wants.
My New Year wants cost no money. Health is the New Rich.
Happy Friday! Cheers to a pinch of sparkle, great health and lots of new projects in 2019.
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Fresh and dried spices are plentiful in my mom’s kitchen. In my home, I carry on the tradition with the fresh natural scents of the holidays. Are you looking to fill your home with the sweet fragrance of the holiday season without the candles? The smell of cloves and oranges smells heavenly. It seems the cloves help preserve the orange as it dries and acts as an anti-microbial.
Pomanders make a lovely holiday decoration and can last up to a year if they dry out without getting moldy.
To make a pomander you will need a toothpick, orange, lemon or other firm citrus, stemmed cloves. Decide on an pattern. Poke a hole with the tooth pick and insert stemmed clove. For quick even drying, add orrisroot in reasealable plastic bag, shake until orange is coated.
A blue and white porcelain bowl is classic and colorful. The kitchen smells amazing. I also made pomanders for the front door hall to greet holiday guest.
I hope you try this easy DIY on how to make your home smell amazing for the holidays.
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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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