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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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Category Archives: Decorating
Biking In Style
On a trip to Amsterdam, a few years back, I was inspired by the life style. Moms with kids, older women, and men all biking, along the beautiful narrow streets and canals, on their way to school and work. via Many … Continue reading →
Bathroom Bliss: Get The Look
Gracie hand-painted wallpaper transforms any room into a luxurious space. I LOVE everything about this bathroom. Lucite sink legs and a modern light fixture bring balance to the bathroom with traditional tiles in a herringbone pattern, mixing the traditional and modern into perfection. Get … Continue reading →
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Tagged bathroom fixtures, Chinoiserie, Gracie Studios, lighting, lucite modern, lux, small spaces, traditional, wallpaper
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Happy Monday 7/29/13
A new day, a new start to do something amazing, try something new… Illustration: Jen Troyer Via
Rocks that Rock
If you are heading to the beach or taking a long walk in the woods this weekend, you are sure to find pretty rocks for these family fun craft projects with rocks. Get the kids to help. Kids enjoy collecting things. … Continue reading →
Posted in Decorating, Gardening, Project
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Tagged collecting, crafting, family fun, gardening markers, kids craft, party ideas, pebbles, rocks
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Decorating the Fireplace for Summer
We have been living in this house for three years. It’s a charming house (too small of us) with some cute details: wide plank floors, original windows (it’s cold in the winter), checkered floors in the mudroom, a swing door … Continue reading →
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Tagged Bunny Williams, coastal mantel decor, decorating, Fireplace, Nate Berkus, One Kings Lane, summer, summer decor, Target, thrifting
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Four Decorating Ideas Using Crate Pallets
Who knew crate pallets could be so chic? With a little imagination and some elbow grease these four decorating ideas will have you thinking DIY Project the next time you see a pallet at the hardware store. A fabulous … Continue reading →
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Tagged crate, diy, lounge chair, outdoors, pallet, pallet wood, plant stand, project, vertical gardening
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Happy Monday 7/22/13
Happy Monday. How have you been dealing with the hot weather? Living in Tampa a few years ago, I learned to do outdoor activities early (between 5 – 7 am or after 6:00pm). Last week, during the day, I spent … Continue reading →
Happy Monday 7/15/13
Take small steps, soon you will arrive.
What to Wear: Summer Neutrals
Good morning. It’s still muggy and hot here. Stay cool in summer neutrals: beige, white, khaki, tan are easy to wear. Add style with a chic Michael Kors bag in snake skin and a pair of fabulous sandals. What’s your must have for … Continue reading →
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Tagged neutrals, sandals, shoes, shorts, summer, what to wear
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Thom Filicia Launches Second Fabric Collection For Kravet
Thom Filicia launches second fabric collection with Kravet. Thom Filicia’s second collection of fabrics for Kravet builds upon the success of the first collection, launched in 2010. Based on Filicia’s American chic aesthetic, this collection features easy, relaxed basics as … Continue reading →
