It's been a while since I've posted a fall mantel, the last time was late September 2011. I only have one fireplace, thus one mantel in my home and it's in the den, a room with honey-colored judges paneling. (Picture below from last year, just after Christmas.) Photography is always a bit of a challenge, even with a tripod. The walls just soak up all the light. This is how … [Read more...]
Duck, Duck Goose
September 17, 2013 by 28 Comments
I almost named this post "Goose Dynasty." ;) Recently Bonnie created a beautiful fall tablescape and I couldn't wait until Tablescape Thursday to share it with you. This table celebrates the beautiful, rich colors of fall. The centerpiece is a wonderful tureen disguised as a fat, fall goose. Do you think he's a Canada goose heading south for the winter? I think he's just … [Read more...]
Beautiful Front Porch Addition and Garden Oasis
September 16, 2013 by 74 Comments
Welcome to the 242nd Metamorphosis Monday! Happy Monday! How was your weekend? It was beautiful weather here and you can definitely tell fall is on its way. The temps were really mild, even kind of cool at times. It was perfect weather for getting some outdoor projects done. I'll be sharing those before too long. In the meantime I have a fabulous porch addition to share! Between Naps on the … [Read more...]
Classic, Timeless, Traditional: Decorate For The Fall-Winter Season
September 13, 2013 by 61 Comments
I love visiting Mary Carol Garrity's online website for her shop, Nell Hill's. There are always so many beautiful things to see. This made my heart sing! If you have ever wondered if it was okay to mix brass/gold with silver, I think this answers that question once and for all. This is so much more beautiful than if the candlestick lamps had been all matchy matchy in brass. Picture above and below … [Read more...]
Raiding the Garden
September 12, 2013 by 85 Comments
Welcome to the 261st Tablescape Thursday! Pssst, we have a problem. Someone has been raiding the garden! The lettuce is gone, the brussel sprouts are missing... And all of the carrots have vanished! Who could be behind this? Do you think? Could it be? He's been a very busy bunny! His basket is loaded down … [Read more...]
Decorate in White for Fall
September 10, 2013 by 65 Comments
It's late summer and the temps are still warm here in the south, but in the evenings there's a hint of fall in the air. Yesterday I shared a new lamp I had just added to the porch. It's painted one of my fave colors, a soft green. I love the color combination of green and white. It feels so fresh and so alive. I have a hutch here on the porch and it's painted in the same pretty … [Read more...]
Porch Lighting: Create a Cozy Atmosphere with Lamps
September 9, 2013 by 69 Comments
Welcome to the 241st Metamorphosis Monday! Five years ago when I replaced my seen-better-days-deck with a screened-in porch, I purchased white wicker furniture, including a wicker swing for this space. I couldn't really find any lamps I liked so I just decided to use lamps I already had thinking I'd eventually replace them with something better. It's only been in the last couple of years that I've … [Read more...]
An Interview with Mario Buatta!
September 8, 2013 by 16 Comments
I'm spending the day outside on the porch, scrubbing down the walls and cleaning off the mildew and yuck caused by months and months of almost constant rain. Boooooorrrrring job. To pass the time, I headed upstairs and grabbed my iPod so I could listen to some of my favorite podcasts while I cleaned. I noticed in iTunes, the ladies at The Skirted Roundtable (Linda, Joni and Megan) have a … [Read more...]
Wildlife Visitors to the Autumn Garden
September 7, 2013 by 37 Comments
My friend Bonnie lives in one of the most beautiful areas of the country, the state of Oregon. She and hubby Leon have a lovely home surrounded by the most amazing gardens. They share it with some real characters, too! There's Pearl who loves to remove to the top off the bird feeder and carry it as far away as possible in an effort to keep Leon from placing it back on the feeder. She … [Read more...]
The Office Layout and A Laser Printer, Scanner, Copier for Tight Spaces
September 6, 2013 by 84 Comments
Every so often I get an e-mail from someone who is in the process of putting together an office with the Pottery Barn Bedford furniture and they ask what pieces I used to achieve the layout I have in my home office. It's always hard to answer that question in an e-mail because I had to get creative and go off the grid a bit to make it work the way I wanted. I've been meaning to write about this for ages. … [Read more...]
