My father owned a small decorating company when I was growing up. He ran his business as a side gig to his teaching career. On weekends and during summer months, dad would paint inside and outside local houses. He also wallpapered rooms and I eventually went to work for him during summer breaks as a…
I was asked by The J.M. Smucker Company to create a springtime family treat. All opinions are my own. When I was kid I eagerly anticipated the day when we’d dye Easter eggs for the spring holiday. My brothers and sisters would gather around our pedestal kitchen table and make a colorful mess with mom…
Are you ready for a Spring Printable overload? I’m teaming up with 30 other bloggers for a round-up of spring artwork you can download and enjoy. Thanks to Kristen at Ella Claire for organizing this event! You’ll find links to everyone’s projects at the end of this post. For my own project, I debated what to…
You know, when you think about it … it’s a shame that the majority of our time spent in our bedrooms is with our eyes closed. Still, it’s nice to have a pretty and peaceful place to fall asleep at night. Bedroom decor should be welcoming and comfortable, so you can wake the next morning…
Welcome to another edition of Sunday’s Charming Home Tours! I keep telling myself I’m going to run out of beautiful homes some day, but then I stumble upon yet another talented blogger and decorator … like Jennifer of Rambling Renovators. She hails from Canada and her charming home is filled with style, light, and color!…
I love flavorful soups that aren’t too filling and I recently found the perfect soup for my taste buds. Italian Vegetable Soup! It’s light and easy to make. You can serve this as a precursor to a meal, or you can make it a meal all on its own. My hubby and I enjoyed it…
Yes, you really can make pillows in just minutes … which means less than an hour. In just a couple hours I made 6 pillows. I’m always looking for pillows to change my rooms from season to season, but they start to get expensive. Not only that, but they take up storage space. So I…
I’ve been reading home and garden blogs for almost 5 years now, and one of the first I discovered was Eclectically Vintage. I remember the first time I saw her kitchen I thought, “this girl knows what she’s doing!” I love Kelly’s eclectic style and her ability to seamlessly and beautifully marry different decor styles…
Lately I’m obsessed with kitchens. This usually happens when I have the itch to cook or bake more. As I’m scurrying about the kitchen I’m aware of weaknesses in my kitchen and I’ve been thinking I could use a bit more counter top and storage space. I suppose most of us feel that way about…
Until the local nurseries open their doors for spring planting, my flower options are pretty much limited to the grocery store. Sure, we have florists in the area but they tend to get pricey, and since I like flowers in my house all the time I need to buy budget flowers. The only problem is…
When you think of farmhouse flowers, what do you imagine? Garden daisies in a mason jar? Colorful zinnias in a white ironstone pitcher? Most likely you see a simple vessel filled with flowers from the garden. Today is Farmhouse Friday and I’m so happy our topic this month is floral accents. I don’t think there…
When I flip through a decorating magazine, one thing I pay special attention to is the wall art people have chosen for their rooms. Art is such an easy way to personalize a room, whether it’s photos of your family or a painting by a favorite artist. And of course, hanging a piece of new…
I was asked by The J.M. Smucker Company to create a springtime family treat. All opinions are my own. When my family comes to visit, I’d love to set out an elegant spread of food and refreshments. But with my busy schedule, that’s not always possible. I work full-time as a marketing communications manager, and…
When it comes to windows, I like to keep adornments simple and sweet. I’ve never been one for layered drapery panels or lots of fuss at the window. I’m a huge fan of natural light and prefer to let as much sun shine into my rooms as possible. I always wonder why some people keep…
Whenever I visit the South I’m convinced I once lived there in a former life. There’s something about the heart of the South that stirs my soul … especially the Southeastern section of our country where Spanish moss drips from live oak trees. Today’s featured home, Southern State of Mind, is located in the beautiful…
Normally you think of doors as something you shut to create privacy, or something you open to allow entrance into another space. But doors are far more than a functional piece; they create architectural statements inside and outside your home. They can be sleek and modern, or paneled and traditional. Doors are beautiful in their…
