Month: January 2026

  Wallpaper has been in and out of fashion for decades.  Going back centuries, the Chinese are credited with being the first to decorate their walls with rice paper depicting scenes from nature. By the 12th century, these papers along with other decorative arts from China, spread to Europe via the Silk Road.  The style… Continue reading What’s your take on wallpaper… →

The above photos give a glimpse of some objects in my dining room.  I've looked at these "things" many times over the years and now that I've decided to repaint the dining room I need to consider how they would fit with a different colour scheme.   I'm not prepared to part with anything...yet. Now… Continue reading Finding a starting point… →

  As I mentioned in my Christmas decorating blog, I don't follow trends to the letter, but now that all the holiday decorations have been packed up for another year, I'm curious about what's coming for 2026 in home decor.  Maybe I'll find something new to keep my home looking timeless...not too locked into a… Continue reading 2026 Trends →