I'm not one to really put up too many decorations for Valentine's Day, but this weekend my oldest son and his future wife are coming home. He's in the military, and we haven't seen him in almost a year. We missed Thanksgiving and Christmas together, so I thought why not celebrate the love of our… Continue reading Decorating My Fireplace Mantel for Valentine’s Day
You will notice in the pictures below a key piece of Christmas is missing from my home. I actually didn't put up a tree this year, can you believe it! Well, I can. I'm a fake tree kind of girl. Mostly, I don't want to worry about the tree drying out, falling needles, and getting… Continue reading How I Decorated My House For The Holidays This Year
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
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