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
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
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 dĂ©cor in September or early October, and it lasts until I'm ready… Continue reading Fall DĂ©cor to Last from Halloween through Thanksgiving
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 dĂ©cor 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
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
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