I’m Beginning to See a Pattern

As I look around my house, I realize how much I love embroidery and crewel patterns. They show up in a (clearance Target) pillow in the family room… On a...

“Let Your Light Shine” Chalkboard

I updated our kitchen chalkboard for spring. But also, because my daughter, Blondie, has a once in a lifetime experience going on right now. As a fifth grader, she is...

A Good Use of Frustration

I have had a bit of frustration the last few days. So what is a girl to do? Take that frustration and put it to good use. Good use, but...

Back to the Auction Game

I went to so many auction in January, February was a month to step back and assess what I had and hold off on auctions. But, last week, I made...

Our Spring Mantel…Sort of

As I have mentioned before, last year we completed some pretty major renovations on our home. I have finally gotten my act together to start sharing the before and afters...

Vignette Fiddling

I worked this morning on putting together a few vignettes for a new header. For those of you who have followed me for a bit, you know I am in...
Client Work Series – Linda’s Living Room

Client Work Series – Linda’s Living Room

I told you yesterday that I was going to begin sharing some client work, so here it goes. This project took almost a full year and was a whole house...

The Start of My Business and Putting Yourself Out There

I have mentioned in my “About Me” that I have been running a small interior decoration business since 2004, but I haven’t told you anything about that yet have I?...
A Maple Mantel

A Maple Mantel

Some good things of the day.. We had a two hour delay from the freezing temperatures following all the rain, so we had a nice relaxing morning. This also meant...

A Visit to the Emerald Cove

You often hear people talk about the friends they have made in the blog world. It is strange type of relationship since very often you never or have yet to...
Centerpieces on a VERY Small Budget

Centerpieces on a VERY Small Budget

Each year we have a “Thank You” dinner at our church for all the volunteers. I have been doing the centerpieces and decorating for these events for several years now....
Home Tour: Part 4

Home Tour: Part 4

This is almost the last stop on my friend Julie’s home tour. I already showed you the.. Guest Bedroom Master Bedroom Mantel Now I am sharing the family room. This...