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
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