I'm sure I've never used red as a theme for my Christmas decor before. But you never know when or what may strike your fancy and inspire you to take a new direction. That "something" is this tablecloth I found at the boutique run by a French blogger, Sharon… Continue reading Red for Christmas…
Category: Decorating
Simplifying Christmas Decor…
Charlie has been pretty good about not destroying the "Town Square" village I set up on the coffee table a few weeks ago. However, I've decided not to tempt fate by setting up the Christmas tree. This has saved many trips up and down the stairs hauling heavy boxes of treasured ornaments,… Continue reading Simplifying Christmas Decor…
Gardening in winter…
This is the view I have as I write this post. I think it's safe to say that winter has arrived bringing that special kind of beauty we don't see any other time of the year...I love it! Although we won't be in our gardens for the next 3-4 months, it's still possible… Continue reading Gardening in winter…
Playing House…
The first skiff of snow was the green light to start decorating for the holidays. Charlie is as naughty as the day we brought her home, which will dictate what style of decorating is logical and impossible. Anything breakable will have to be well out of her range! I've started with the almost indestructible… Continue reading Playing House…
Coastal Style…
*** As I write this post, Sheryl Crow's "All I Wanna Do" is playing on repeat in my head! After a long winter, a walk on the beach is a shock to the senses. The thunder of the clapping waves, the smell of the ocean, the sand underfoot, the… Continue reading Coastal Style…
The Green Doors…
I celebrated St. Patrick's Day by painting my back garden doors green. It was odd; snow was still on the ground, but the temperatures were rising, and it was a small window of opportunity to jump-start Spring projects! Only two years ago, I was agonizing (obviously too much time on my hands!) about what… Continue reading The Green Doors…
Coffee Table Styling…
As part of my Spring refresh, I have finally decided to replace my coffee table. This table has been a faithful companion for many years...probably more than 30, and I have become quite attached. It's dated, no doubt, but it was of superior quality and, held up to several moves, and easily fit into completely… Continue reading Coffee Table Styling…
Small things…
amuse small minds. And this truly is a small thing! I must be bored, stuck in "February", the short month that seems to last forever! This is the small thing I'm talking about. It may be difficult to visualize where this is in my house, but I'll try to clarify. My house… Continue reading Small things…
Adding a bit of drama…
When I read this quote, I paused to think about it. Then I agreed...our eye naturally goes to objects that we relate to, and often, we are blind to those that we do not. This book (photo), "Library House", by Thomas O'Brien, was featured on "The Tartan Topiary", a YouTube channel… Continue reading Adding a bit of drama…
Grandpa Chic…
I don't know about you, but my sweet, funny grandpa was nothing like Ralph Lauren (my grandpa may have driven a red truck, definitely not a British sports car), but the esthetic Lauren lives by seems to check all the current "Grandpa Chic" decorating trend boxes...that perfect balance between comfort and elegant sophistication. … Continue reading Grandpa Chic…