Category Archives: Decorating

Happy Monday. Back from Maine

Good morning.  Happy Monday.  I’m back from my family camping trip to Mount Desert Island, Maine.   The temperature was perfect and food delicious.   Mount Desert Island is the second largest island on the East Coast of the United States, behind Long Island … Continue reading

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Curated: In the Kitchen

Household items can be both beautiful and practical.  I am in love with the individual Doris Berry Bowls, from Snowbound Pottery.   They are perfect to drain berries and beautiful to keep on the kitchen counter. Individual Doris Berry Bowls, Photo by Anna … Continue reading

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Out and About: Camping Trip

Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July.  We are thinking of taking a little family vacation.  We’ll be camping in Acadia National Park  in  Maine, if all goes according to plan.  We love the outdoors.  I’m a little nervous … Continue reading

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Happy Independence Day

Happy Independence Day!  How are you celebrating Independence Day?  I’ll be celebrating my mother-in-law’s birthday with family and friends pool side. I love my freedom.  I love my America.  ~Jessi Lane Adams Thanks for stopping by.   Images: Pinterest     … Continue reading

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Bedroom vs Dressing Room

Do you have projects around the house to complete this summer?  I have several projects on my list.  One such project is  changing a small  bedroom into a dressing room.  What do you think?  Yay or Nay?   Thanks for stopping … Continue reading

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Michael Herold Design

Michael Herold is principal designer at Michael Herold Design.    His work was featured at the 2012 Junior League of greater Princeton Designer Showhouse.   I had the pleasure of meeting Michael at Blogfest2012 in May.   I contacted him and he graciously agreed to answer a few questions … Continue reading

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Hard Working Furniture For Your Home

Decorating a room is an investment.   You want to get the most bang for your dollar.  It makes sense to purchase furniture that has dual function and works hard for you.  The ottoman is that piece of furniture.  It is a practical … Continue reading

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Laundry Room

Happy Monday!  The graduation parties and pool parties are done for now.  It’s back to reality, getting the kids registered for summer camp, scheduling physicals and doing laundry.  Oh, the laundry.   Laundry is not something I enjoy doing because our … Continue reading

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Classic Ticking

Ticking is a fabrics that is sometimes forgotten and under appreciated.    Rediscover its simple beauty for  your next project.  Use it in upholstery, window treats and pillows.  It comes in a variety of colors and is affordable.  My favorite ticking is blue and white.  I found … Continue reading

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Pool House

I’ve spent the better part of my morning cleaning out my email folder and reviewing my appointment book.   With temperatures reaching 90’s today, the last thing I want to do is go outside.  How are you staying cool today?    A little day … Continue reading

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