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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: December 2011
Finding The Perfect Gift
Magazines, TV celebrities and bloggers are happy to share their gift guide this time of year. Many people have finished gift shopping, while others wait until a few days before Christmas to make their purchase. You might be feeling stress just about now thinking … Continue reading →
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Tagged Christmas, gift giving, gift ideas, New York Times, shopping, stress
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Christmas Card Display
Where do you display your Christmas cards? Display your cards in style. Hang ribbon from a door, armoire door, or closet door. Get out the double-stick tape to attach your beautiful cards to your ribbon. Instead of a blank door, you’ll be surrounded by holiday images and warm … Continue reading →
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Coastal Mantel Holiday Decor
Make your mantel festive with some coastal inspiration. Beautiful stockings with beach theme designs. Bring the outside in with this color scheme… sand, ocean and blue skies. This beautiful room comes via Emily Ruddo of Armonia Decors. She is also … Continue reading →
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Tagged Armonia Decor, coastal mantel decor, Emily Ruddo, holiday decor, keep it simple, Tobi Fairley, Toujours Magazine, vignette
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Santa’s Workout
Happy Friday! HomeGoods has some great Christmas decor. Couldn’t help but share this one just in time for the Ford Ironman coverage this weekend. If you are a triathlete, there is no bigger day in this sport than the Ironman World … Continue reading →
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Tagged Ford Ironman, HomeGoods, Ironman World Championship, Kona Hawaii, NBC Ironman Coverage, Santa, triathlon
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Holiday Door Decor In Honor of Our Military
I have been busy getting my front door ready for the holidays. In the spirit of Christmas, this year I selected yellow ribbons for my front door in support and appreciation of our military and their families. The holidays can be … Continue reading →
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Tagged christmas spirit, door wreath, family tradition, holiday decor, military family, support our military, yellow ribbon
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Weekend Sample Sales and Consignment Shopping
The weekend comes and goes faster these days. With the daylight hours shorter, I rushed to get the Christmas decorations out of storage. The weather was mild for December, perfect to decorate the outdoors. (Pictures soon to come.) I had a little … Continue reading →
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Tagged furniture consignment, lighting fixtures, oriental rugs, sample sales
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HomeGoods Pick of the Week
Happy Friday. It’s my HomeGoods pick of the week. Because I was traveling and entertaining last week there was no post. I visited my local HomeGoods store and dashed over to the linens. I am thinking practical today. Can you believe Christmas is just 23 days … Continue reading →
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Tagged bathroom towels, decorating with white, HomeGoods
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Tartan Add It To Your Holiday Season
A Ralph Lauren Classic WEAR IT My boys love the Rugby Store Great gifts — throw, scarf, slippers DECORATE Add a black and white tablecloth or runner to your table In the bedroom, pair it with … Continue reading →
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Tagged Burberry, DecoratorsBest, plaid, plaid wallpaper, Pottery Barn Kids, Ralph Lauren, Tartan, tartan table cloth
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