February is finally here and that means we’re one month closer to spring! Our winter has been pretty snowy and cold so far and rather than let it get me down, I’ve invested time indoors to making more projects than usual. Today I’m joining several other bloggers for a Valentine’s blog hop where we’re all…
If you’ve seen the movie “Groundhog Day” with Bill Murray, you might think it was filmed in Punxsatawney, PA. But truth be told, the movie was filmed just a few towns north of where I live in Woodstock, Illinois. I’ve heard that the movie makers passed through Woodstock on the way to film the Blue…
Today I’m thrilled to be part of a group of bloggers that are giving away a special Valentine’s treat … a $1,500 Carnival Cruise Gift Card to use toward a cruise of their choice! There is no expiration date on the gift card, so you can use it whenever you want to plan your vacation! How cool…
You’ve probably heard the old adage, “The kitchen is the heart of the home,” but I don’t think this necessarily applies to everyone. We all have our “heart of the home” … that thing or elements that makes our home a cozy refuge from the world. This week I’m joining a few blogging buddies as…
Ah, Valentine’s Day! It’s the bright spot in the middle of winter and has always been one of my favorite holidays. Today I’m taking part in a Valentine’s Showcase with several other bloggers (see the schedule at the end of this post). As a kid, I loved taking a plain old shoe box to school…
My son is convinced this is the worst winter he can ever remember. I don’t know if that’s true but it’s either snowing, bitter cold, or the wind is whipping up skirts everywhere! Tomorrow we’re supposed to have wind chill temperatures of 20 below or worse! At least we can comfort ourselves with a piping…
Lavender is a nostalgic fragrance and one my favorite scents to bring into the home. As part of the Homemade Beauty and Household Product showcase, I’m going to show you how to make lavender potpourri. If you want to see more DIY beauty and home products, be sure to visit the other blogs in the…
This winter has been so snowy and icy cold that I haven’t been going out much but hubby and I did manage to get out to the antique store the other day despite the heavy flakes that were coming down. I wasn’t really expecting to buy anything … I just needed to get out of…
Ah … comfort food! Is there anything more tempting to the taste buds and comforting to the soul than sweet, creamy chocolate? Not in my book there isn’t. And when you eat chocolate in the form of a cake it just gets that much better! But then I start to feel guilty about eating chocolate and…
Are you ready for a little more winter home decor and recipes to inspire you through the remainder of this frosty season? Once again I’m teaming up with some very talented and special bloggers to celebrate Seasons of Home ~ Winter Edition this Wednesday, January 22nd. These ladies are some of my favorite bloggers because…
Old Man Winter is out in full force and most of us are huddled in our homes trying to keep cozy. I try not to make my winter decor too heavy. Instead, I like to use candles and a snuggly throw or two. The first thing that comes to mind when creating a cozy home is…
You know, I’ve never written specifically about money saving tips, but a lot of my blog posts talk about decorating your home on a budget. I love primping my home but I’m not one to spend tons of money just to make my home pretty. I shop flea markets, consignment shops, thrift stores, and bid…
I must be going through holiday decorating withdrawals because I’ve never been as anxious to spruce up my home for Valentine’s Day as this year. I guess I really did enjoy decorating for Christmas. So anywho … I started making Valentine’s Day cards and one thing led to another and before I knew it, I…
Looking back, I can’t really pinpoint when I fell in love with white ironstone. Someone asked me if my passion for its beauty started when Martha Stewart made it popular. But that wasn’t it … I actually didn’t know she was credited for its surge in popularity. All I know is, collecting white ironstone is…
Normally I’m not a big decorator for Valentine’s Day, but for some reason I find myself wanting to add touches of red throughout my home. So I’ve made up a list of Valentine’s Decor projects I want to create and the first one I want to share with you is this super easy felt heart…
There’s a store in the next town over. It’s earthy. It’s a little funky. And the fragrance of fresh dirt mixed with a hint of patchouli washes over you as you walk in the door. You find yourself bathed in ethereal comfort … it’s therapeutic, actually. A mix of unique plants, vintage decor, and artwork…
