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Graduation Party Planning!

Graduation Party Planning!

It’s hard to believe our baby girl, Elizabeth, is graduating!  It sounds cliche to ask where has the time gone, but really where has it?  I want to celebrate this event beautifully for her as we have had so many major changes and moves over […]

Industrial Shelving Update

Industrial Shelving Update

We’ve been busy with several house projects, all in various stages  but none of which are complete.  Part of the problem is that I like to wait and see what comes along in terms of accessories and furniture.  I love thrifting and yard saling, rather […]

Houseplants and Pretty Containers

Houseplants and Pretty Containers

I am guessing that houseplant sales go up in January and February as we all seem to be longing for some green in our homes about now! I’ve purchased three houseplants over the past three months and I am happy to report that they are […]

The Organizing Continues – Pantry & Paints!

The Organizing Continues – Pantry & Paints!

I love the month of January. For me, it is a time to slow down after the busyness of the holidays. It’s usually peppered with a couple of snow days which adds to the take it easy, watch movies, stay in our pj’s all day […]

Homemade Irish Cream Recipe

Homemade Irish Cream Recipe

Each year at Christmastime we make a few batches of Irish cream – some for gift giving and some for us to enjoy on a wintry afternoon.  This past year, however, we simply ran out of time to make it.  But last week, when I […]

New Year’s Resolution:  Declutter and organize my workstation- check!

New Year’s Resolution: Declutter and organize my workstation- check!

Hi there and happy new year!  It seems everyone gets the organizing bug this time of year and I am no exception!  I have so many areas of my home to tackle but the one that has bothered me the most is my desk area. […]

Fall Decorating – Living Room and Layered Rugs

Fall Decorating – Living Room and Layered Rugs

I finally have some photos to share with you of our fall living room.  This room  took awhile to pull together because  I tried several different combinations of accessories.  I brought things out of storage in my  basement, and just “played”.  This is probably my […]

Fall Decorating – Foyer/Mudroom

Fall Decorating – Foyer/Mudroom

This week I directed my attention to our foyer/mudroom area.  We have been in this house almost two years now but so many things have taken priority.  Until lately, I haven’t been able to be really intentional with my decorating.  Intentional decorating takes a lot […]

Fall Decorating – The Dining Room

Fall Decorating – The Dining Room

I am really liking  the whole plaid vibe this season and have been especially impressed with Target’s Threshold line of pillows and throws, not to mention all of their brass and copper accessories.  So, plaid was my jumping off point for adding some seasonal color […]

Fast and Easy Faux Pumpkin Makeover

Fast and Easy Faux Pumpkin Makeover

Over the years, I have accumulated a number of orange faux pumpkins – the kind you find cheaply at Walmart or the Dollar Store.  My current decorating style tends more to neutrals so the bright oranges aren’t really working for me. I did a quick […]