Today is the first day of the Mega Linky Party hosted by 35+ bloggers! Wowser!! I don’t think I’ve ever seen an online party that big before. So what does this mean? If you’re a blogger … link up your best spring post. If you’re not a blogger, then you can enjoy all the spring…
Today is March 1st and it definitely came in like a lion. The wind was blowing and snow was flying all afternoon! But I’m not going to let it get me down. I made a quick and easy botanical banner to complement my spring decor in the kitchen that I plan to share with you…
Farmhouse style decorating is growing in popularity and it’s easy to see why. The casual comfort of farmhouse style lends itself well to today’s busy lifestyles. As our world changes with technological evolution, something within us yearns for the simple times of yesteryear. Farmhouse style decorating is the perfect way to satiate that need for…
Happy Valentine’s Day!! If you follow my blog then you probably love many of the same things I do. So today, the day of love, I thought celebrating Valentine’s Day with things I love would be a good idea. Since my list is long, I shortened it up … otherwise we’d be here all day!…
When it comes to decorating, one of my biggest challenges is figuring out what to hang on the walls. Sometimes a wall just tells you what it needs … like a big old vintage mirror. And other times you have a stretch of wall that can’t decide what it wants to be. After years of…
Valentine’s week is finally here and that means adding romantic decorating details in the home. When you think of romance, flowers and candles immediately come to mind. I prefer pink and white for Valentine’s Day since we had plenty of red at Christmas. Last summer I found this elegant, wrought iron candelabra at the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When it comes to home decor, is there anything more lovely than a bouquet of fresh flowers in the room? And what could be sweeter than an easy tulip arrangement that spills over the sides of its container? As luck would have it, I recently spied several bunches of tulips in the store that were…
