Spring is perhaps my favorite season for decorating the house. I love cracking open the windows to let the spring breezes flow in, bringing with them the wonderful scent of lilac and apple blossoms. Spring cleaning doesn’t feel like a chore; instead it feels like performing a little therapy on the house, purging it of…
Bohemian. A person who has informal and unconventional social habits; especially an artist or writer. Visions of the 70’s hippie culture probably come to mind when you think about what Bohemian style looks like. In decorating, Boho Chic style is typically colorful and laid back. My daughter’s a fan of boho chic and we share…
What’s on your coffee table right now? Mine has a vase of pretty flowers, a vintage book, my hubby’s glasses, and a bottle of water. More often than not, my coffee table is a combination of a pretty vignette and everyday items. It’s easy to let the coffee table become a catchall for magazines, remotes,…
After being sick for several days I was feeling rather blue. I don’t like being cooped up in the house for days on end. Where did that phrase come from, anyway? Feeling blue? I love the color blue and wish it wasn’t associated with feeling sad or depressed. At the end of this post you’ll learn…
Our spring season was moving along so smoothly. I was enjoying every minute of the mild weather. But Old Man Winter likes to have the last word as he’s walkin’ out the door and had his say a few days ago with snow blowing so strongly it created white-out conditions. Then Sassy Spring chuckled her…
Do you remember sleeping under fluffy handmade quilts at your grandmother’s house? The thought of her hands sewing each stitch with needle and thread made you feel like she was holding you while you fell asleep. The tender care of crafting quilts make them such a treasured icon in the home. My personal belief is that every home…
Kitchens have evolved dramatically over the years, and large part of that is due to technological advancements like the creation of the stove and oven. Back in Colonial America, the kitchen was often a separate building behind the house. It wasn’t until the end of the 19th century when using gas for cooking became more…
What is it about spring that makes you want a clean, organized home? Maybe it’s because you know warm weather is on its way and you won’t have time to putter around the house because you’ll be outside playing. At the end of a busy day outdoors, it’s nice to collapse onto a beautiful bed…
Today I’m doing 2 things. One – I’m sharing 6 tips for creating a cohesive spring decorating look in the dining room. And two – I’m joining some of my favorite bloggers for a spring tour and each one of us is providing a tip or how-to. Special thanks to Rachel at Shades of Blue…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
