This week I share our current summer mantel. I thought today I would share one of my previous summer mantels with one of my favorite projects. But this is really not about a mantel. It is about several stories coming together and resulting in a … [Read more...]
Findings
Happy Saturday sweet friends! Today is the day where I share what has been inspiring me around the web and some fun updates and tidbits. First thing today is that I am actually going to ask for your help. One of my favorite projects of all time … [Read more...]
Summer Home Tour!
Although the calendar does not yet officially say so, I say - it's summer! And what better way to start things off then with a summer home tour - hosted by the ever lovely Gina of the Shabby Creek Cottage. If you are joining me from "Jenn … [Read more...]
Beach House Decorating & Letting Go
(source: Whale, Desk and cabinet – Joss & Main, Coffee Table – Wisteria, no longer available) This past weekend, we struggled with deciding to stay home. Or go to the beach. I know, doesn’t seem like a hard decision and you are … [Read more...]
Summer Table Decorating Ideas
Last week I showed you that I recovered my kitchen chairs in the yummiest of black and white picnic check oilcloth. Well, it lead to some summer table decorating ideas as well. I am loving bringing in black and white touches in my home … [Read more...]
Upcycled Vintage Door Beverage Bar Station
Today, I am sharing an upcycled vintage door beverage bar. So the summer weather is winding down in our area here. The windows are open and the air is letting us know it is coming to an end. … [Read more...]
Easy Beach Terrarium
Okay, I can no longer deny it. Summer is slipping away. And that is okay because there are so many blessings that come with Fall. Today, I am going to share a simple project with you- a beach terrarium - a pretty way to share you vacation … [Read more...]
Spray Paint Furniture to Add Color
I know everyone says the same thing every year. But this year, for me, it is more true than it has ever been. Maybe it is because we have had so many changes this summer. Maybe it is because softball kept us so busy for the first few … [Read more...]
Decorating Ideas: Summer Tablescape
I have a secret to confess. I am not the best hostess in the world. … [Read more...]
Summer Home tour
So, if you haven’t already heard, the ever so sweet Gina from Shabby Creek Cottage is hosting a party today - a summer home tour party. So I thought I would join along. Our summers are probably just like yours. We slow down and linger outside … [Read more...]
The Story of a Chair (and a Pillow)
Did you know that Archie Bunker’s chair is on display, in a glass case, at the Smithsonian Museum of American History? Yup, it is true. I saw it for myself. In the same place as the original Kermit the Frog, the Ruby Slippers and the flag that the … [Read more...]
Summer Grace
Today is the last day of school for my girls, the official start of summer. I happened to big a big fan of the Philosophy brand, their approach to branding is, in my opinion, magnificent. I love their Grace perfumes and recently picked up … [Read more...]
Summer Mantel
Summer for us, as is for many people, is about the beach. Our destination is always Long Beach Island, NJ. Not to be confused with the “Jersey Shore”, it is a peaceful, fun and family oriented place. I originally set out to do a patriotic / … [Read more...]