This weekend, my husband and I were listening to music and drinking a glass of wine in our living room. As the night went on and the room darkened, instead of turning on the lights, we decided to light the candles in the fireplace. This set the perfect romantic atmosphere for our cozy night-in. As… Continue reading Romantic Fireplace by Candlelight
Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and bring some color into the dreary winter months before spring starts to do its thing. I say decorate and celebrate it from mid January through February. We all have different ideas of what this holiday should look like but most agree it should be romantic and… Continue reading Valentine’s Day For The Home
It's finally here, the night before Christmas. The garland is lit and the tree is decked out. Only a few tasks to complete before we will call it a night. The presents are wrapped and under the tree... Cookies are ready for a midnight snack... And we are in our Christmas jammies ready for bed!… Continue reading The Night Before Christmas at My Home On Elderwood
Just three days until Christmas, and my home is in full festive mode. I have my fireplace decorated, the tree is up, and gingerbread will be baking tonight! All for the holiday party we will be hosting this year! Thanks for visiting my Home on Elderwood and have a happy holiday!
It's the week of Thanksgiving, which means it's time to think about Christmas. Ha, ha, ha! No, seriously, I'm not meaning to offend any of you who do not celebrate Christmas until after Thanksgiving. I just wanted to share how I decorated my fireplace mantel in a harvest theme this year, but I do have… Continue reading Harvest Inspired Mantel
I believe there are three different philosophies that have developed over the years in regards to Thanksgiving and Christmas. The first one is you do not start decorating for Christmas until after Thanksgiving Day. The second is Thanksgiving is an extension of Christmas so lets put the tree up on Thanksgiving Day. The third and… Continue reading Autumn in Dusty Shades of Teal
Now that my kitchen has had a bit of an upgrade. I have a very long wall that needs a little something to jazz it up. I have been on the search for ideas that won't break the bank. I want it to be fun and whimsical with a nod to the 1950's and 60's,… Continue reading Kitchen Wall Décor Ideas
When decorating seasonally, I like to be able to use items for multiple occasions and add seasonal flowers or candles. This means the pieces need to be versatile and neutral to span the whole year. Fall is no exception. I put up my décor in September or early October, and it lasts until I'm ready… Continue reading Fall Décor to Last from Halloween through Thanksgiving
Halloween is just around the corner. Here are some ideas I found this week that I am using for inspiration in my own home. I am totally in to painted pumpkins and spooky ghosts this year. What about you? Do you decorate for the scariest holiday of the year? 123456789 These were found on Pinterest… Continue reading Spooky Halloween Ideas…Well, Maybe Not So Spooky
Here are some more nature inspired decorating ideas with milk glass from my Home On Elderwood. Some of these items are for sale in my Etsy shop.
My fireplace mantel and really, the rest of the décor in my home, has been inspired by nature this year. I felt like surrounding myself with greenery and flowers to set a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. I started by layering empty frames and artwork of various shapes and sizes together. Then I added in ceramic… Continue reading Nature Inspired Fireplace Mantel
We have been quite busy this year, and one of the projects on my list is to give my kitchen at my Home On Elderwood a face lift. It's looking a little drap and tired. To be honest, I didn't really like the kitchen when we moved in nine years ago, so it has always… Continue reading My Kitchen Make Over Wish List
Well, I have revamped my living room and dining room for spring a while ago. I just haven't had time to take pictures until Easter Sunday. It's better late than never, right! I do really enjoy decorating for the season as you can tell, if you have been following me for a while, and spring… Continue reading Spring Into Color
I decided to continue the pink and green theme for Valentine's day in my living room. With the dark walls and vintage bronze and gold frames, the fireplace mantel has a Victorian feel without being too busy or cluttered. Instead, the heart wreathes and topiaries along with the vintage pieces are appealingly romantic but not… Continue reading Romantic Fireplace Mantel for Valentine’s Day
Really, when you think about Valentine's Day and decorating, it's usually cheesy red paper foil hearts and chubby cupids shooting arrows. There may be a time and place for that, but I wanted a more grown up version of Valentine's Day. Something a little bit vintage, a little bit shabby, and a little bit of… Continue reading Romantic in Pink and Green for Valentine’s Day
Now that the New Year is hear and Christmas is put away, I decided I really want to go all out with decorating for Valentine's Day this year. Maybe not as much as I do for Christmas... I did just put away three totes, a box, and a nine foot faux Christmas tree. My home… Continue reading Inspirations For Valentine’s Day – We All Can Use A Little Bit More Love This Year
As Christmas has ended and New Year's Eve approaches, I ask myself, "How am I going to mark the end of 2020?" I think many of us are asking ourselves the same questions: Are we able to get together with friends, or do we stay socially distant? Will their be places to go for the… Continue reading Wishing in the New Year
My husband took these Christmas tree photos and did such an amazing job that I wanted to share them with you. I have taken dozens of pictures of the tree, but none of them shows how truly wonderful it really is. My husband has such an eye for photography. I wish he had the time… Continue reading 🎶”Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh, Christmas Tree” 🎶 of 2020 🎶
We finally had time to put the tree up this past week. I added an all white glittery pom-pom garland and a ton of ball ornaments in a multitude of colors along with my families favorites. I just wanted it to be a fun and happy tree this year. I love penguins and have many… Continue reading My Living Room – 5 Days ’til Christmas
I am continuing to deck the halls in my dining room, and I just finished the built in buffet. I wanted to have the feeling of being ready to entertain at a moments notice, so I could easily swap out the ornaments for cookies and other assorted sweets and warm up a pot of cinnamon… Continue reading Spreading Christmas Cheer in the Dining Room
I have been finding that color has really been inspiring me this season, especially the unexpected. I mean, take these vibrant colored yellow vases I came across at an estate sale. You do not immediately think autumn when you see them. They look more like spring or summer time vases with pretty tulips or roses… Continue reading 🍂Fall In Love With Yellow
Why is Orange the official spokesperson of fall, when it has a kaleidoscope of colors to offer? Let's take some cues from what we see out our own front door with all the leaves changing colors, and beautiful plants and flowers that are available at this time of year. Be inspired by Brilliant Purple! h!ttps://www.kellyelko.com/kellys-stamp-of-approval-4/https://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/perennials/mums-in-the-fall-garden/?slideId=72c38dfb-80dd-4ccf-af80-797d56716fb3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=pinshare&utm_content=3953c81d-4e04-46ed-850b-c1b820d73a52#slide_72c38dfb-80dd-4ccf-af80-797d56716fb3… Continue reading Fall Doesn’t Have To Be Orange
Are all the fake skeletons, rubber bats, and carved pumpkins to much? Well, I have thought the same thing and so have others. In fact, the inspiration for this post is from a blog by Laurel Homes at laurelberninteriors.com. Here is the link to here blog post https://laurelberninteriors.com/2014/09/29/problem-halloween-decor/ . After reading it, I can sympathize… Continue reading Does Decorating for Halloween Make You Want to Vomit?
Here are some of the inspirational pictures that are influencing me to go vertical. This is perfect for someone like me who likes to collect but not all the clutter that goes with collecting. Plus, why keep all those collectibles in a drawer or a cupboard not to be seen by the light of day.… Continue reading Displaying Your Collectibles Vertically
For the last days of September, I am stuck on peachy, coral colors to decorate my home with for fall, but you won't find pumpkins and scarecrows in any of my decor. I do have them but decided to try something new this year. I used the colors but not necessarily the items you would… Continue reading Just a Little Bit Vintage for Fall 2020
Labor Day weekend is in full swing, and I normally switch out my summer decor for fall in the coming weeks. As I am contiplating what pieces from my collection of vintage items to use for my fall decor. I realized I never posted pictures of my dining room table displays that I put together… Continue reading Dining Room Table Centerpieces – Last Days of Summer
Well, winter arrived early in my little half acre of Ohio. Even though it was freezing and icy, and I still had my mums growing in my flower boxes, I thought the snow was beautiful. It definitely put me in the mood for Christmas. Who needs Thanksgiving anyways, we have Halloween for our fall apple… Continue reading Early Snow Inspires Holiday Cheer!
As I peruse social media, I have been drawn to blue and white decor. I'm even seeing it being used in fall and autumn decor. I find it classic and refreshing. No matter what your style may be; blue stands the test of time. Here are some images that have been drawing my eye the… Continue reading Inspired by Blue
I am using three Vintage flower patterned bowls, two juice glasses, floral stems, and a vintage up-cycled serving tray to create a tower of flowers for my dining room table. Just simply put the juice glass inside the largest bowl, stack the medium size bowl on top of the glass, and repeat. Once all the… Continue reading How to Create a Tower of Flowers
Before I get in the mood for fall decorating and start bringing out the pumpkins and gourds, I wanted to share some of the other areas of my home. I love to decorate for the season, which I get from my mother. Though, she would break out themed decor for every holiday. Even if it… Continue reading End of Summer Vignettes
I think VINTAGE became the theme for me this summer with a splash of NEW here and there! The items pictured below were from the same estate sale. Most date from the 1940's through the 1960's. The banana stand is one of my favorite finds this summer. You got to give credit to the Victorian's… Continue reading Living in Vintage
'A partridge in a pear tree' is the theme for my dining room, well, minus the partridge, with sugared fruits, pine cones, and metallic ornaments. I love the softness of the colors and the mix of traditional with the rustic making my home feel elegant but inviting at Christmas time. For the dining room table,… Continue reading Decking the Halls Continues on Elderwood with Dining Room Centerpieces
October 6th is the official kick off to my fall decorating extravaganza! I decided to begin with the dining table centerpiece. I chose this vintage silver tray that needed some TLC to be the base of my display. I acquired it, as well as, the flower petal serving bowls that are pictured above at an estate… Continue reading Vintage Autumn Centerpiece
Just two day until Christmas, and I'm trying to work out if my fur baby, Adam, is naughty or nice. He poses so sweetly for a picture in his Christmas house... ...he snoozes and looks so cuddly in his Christmas sweater... ...But then in the dining room, I find evidence of some naughty activity. I'm… Continue reading A Cat Christmas – Naughty or Nice?
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