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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: March 2012
Decorating with Burlap
Burlap window treatments are an economical and easy project. Line the fabric, sew, add Dritz Plastic rings to back, and hang using clip rings. Since burlap is a little messy, I recommend you work with the fabric outdoors while measuring and cutting. Here are few more ways … Continue reading →
Curated
Happy Friday! Today I’m bringing you a combination of new pieces and one-of-a-kind items from a few of my favorite stores. Mixing new and old creates interest in a room. Make a great first impression with a pineapple door knocker, a symbol of Southern hospitality. I’m … Continue reading →
Posted in Decorating
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Tagged Curated, Design Within Reach, Dwell Studio, Furbish Studio, High Street Market, One-Of-A-Kind
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Thrifting Wednesday
My post is a little very late today. It’s sunny and over 70 degrees in March in New Jersey. I’m enjoying it, maybe a little too much. So much so, that I couldn’t get myself back indoors to blog about my find. … Continue reading →
Gardening Giveaway
Now that we are fortunate to have Spring weather in March, I have the gardening bug. I’m getting on my gardening shoes and putting on my gloves and apron. Boots and gloves available through Gardener’s Supply Company. I’m so excited to get … Continue reading →
Posted in Gardening
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Tagged Gardener's Supply Company, Gardening, Giveaway, Two's Company
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Signs of Spring
At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, we set our clocks ahead one hour. Daylight savings time arrived with the expectations of longer, light-filled days, into the evening. No time wasted here at home. We had a fun game of field hockey, planted … Continue reading →
Meeting Fabulous Designers Via Project
The best thing about blogging is the people I meet along the way. I was delighted to see yesterday’s post on the blog Demystifying Design by Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke. I sent them the Jasper pillow made by Isabel Huelbig of Isabel … Continue reading →
Thirfting
One of the places I like to visit on thrifting Wednesday is my local library. I love books. You could find great books on interior design, cook books, gardening, etc., in the books for sale section, at a fraction of … Continue reading →
Design Bloggers Conference Part II
The fabulous Jason Oliver Nixon was the master of ceremony for the awards presentation at the Design Bloggers Conference. His energy and humor energized the attendees as he announced the awards for the Best Blogs. The winners included: Best New Blog—Meredith Heron … Continue reading →
Posted in Decorating
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Tagged Alex Mason, Coco+Kelley, Design Bloggers Conference, Jason Oliver Nixon, Joe Lucus, Meredith Heron, New Trads of 2012, Peak of Chic, Tobi Fairley, TRADhome
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Design Bloggers Conference Part I
The Design Bloggers Conference was held this week in Los Angeles at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. The stage was beautifully decorated by Currey and Company. The amount of positive energy and passion for design was felt throughout the room. We were all engaged with the line … Continue reading →
