Decorating, Tablescaping, Before and Afters, Thrifty Finds, and Gardening
I know, I know. I'm beating the garden-seat horse to death. No, wait...is it a dead, garden-seat horse to death? Oh, never mind. When I last left you I had purchased this cute little garden seat for the screened-in porch. That was the plan. Well, you know what they say about "best laid plans." Once I brought it upstairs... And tried it out as a little side table for this reading … [Read more...]
As the years pass things wear out, my ideas for a room in my home may change, or I find something better for a space than what's currently there. Does that happen in your home, too? It gives us an opportunity to "freshen up" and revive our rooms, giving them new life. A while back, just for fun, I created a "wish list" board at Pinterest. It's a virtual pin board where I can store a picture or … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 160th Metamorphosis Monday! Valentine's Day is tomorrow. I love that holiday. How can you not love a day that's all about chocolate, romance and ♥ LOVE! ♥ It makes me smile when I remember bringing Valentine's Day cards to school. If I close my eyes, I can still see all the colorful construction-paper folders we made and decorated. They were strung along the wall where … [Read more...]
I took a few pics this evening of the little tree I always place in the guest room at Christmastime. It's a feather tree I found at Michael's one year. I love having the tree already lit for my guests (family) when they enter the room. It's a little surprise that I hope feels warm and welcoming. All the lights are off in this pic and only the tree is lit. It looks like it's on fire, doesn't … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 60th Metamorphosis Monday! My metamorphosis this week is in my Guest room. Here's the way it normally looks. Sorry about the dark photo...my photography skills were pretty sad back then. The walls are NOT this yellow, either. Do you see the change? On our recent shopping trip to A Classy Flea, I saw this painted secretary. It was priced at $329...very tempting, … [Read more...]
A little birdie told me you had the winter blues... So I was thinking...since Old Man Winter is here to stay for while, instead of fighting those winter blues, why don't we just embrace them. Come on over here; I have the perfect spot for you...a comfy blue chair... And a nice, hot cup of tea, served from a Blue Willow teapot... How about a fluffy, soft pillow... With a … [Read more...]
While out antiquing in December two years ago, I came across a wonderful old doll house. The exterior was already decorated for Christmas with garland strung across the banister rails and wreaths on several of the windows. It stole my heart but it was priced at $250, so reluctantly, I walked away. All during Christmas I kept thinking about the house. I knew absolutely nothing about doll houses, having … [Read more...]
My guest room was one of the first rooms I ever furnished/decorated after we moved in. I love blue and white so when I found this Ralph Lauren comforter set called, "Porcelain" I decided to go with a blue and white theme. In March 2010, I added a secretary to this room. When I was working on adding some things to this room, I knew I wanted to mix it up a bit. I fell in love with this floral Sanderson … [Read more...]
