Ideas to Decorate for Fall in Shades of Green, Brown and Gold
Traditional fall colors in shades of orange and red are beautiful for the fall season. I love to see them in nature and in other people’s homes, but I like to be surrounded by calmer colors. So, I take a non-traditional route and decorate in a color palette of green, brown, gold and white. I […]
Three Ways to Style a Vintage Kitchen Cabinet
Welcome to the Virtual Book Club! I join three bloggers during the fourth week of each month to share our interpretation of a different book. On Thursday, we share a home-decor related post and follow on Saturday with a culinary post, both inspired by the month’s book. Bringing back memories This month’s book club choice […]
Tips for Planning a Fundraiser Inspired by The Help
Welcome to the Virtual Book Club! I join three bloggers during the fourth week of each month to share our interpretation of a different book. On Thursday, we share a home-decor related post and follow on Saturday with a culinary post, both inspired by the month’s book. The Help by Kathryn Stockett If you’ve read […]
Design a New Kitchen Island for a Budget-Friendly Update
Replacing your kitchen island is a great way to give your whole kitchen an updated look. Design a new kitchen island for maximum function and new storage. Rethinking the kitchen layout We recently replaced our kitchen island, but we reused the existing island. Let me explain. Our 90s kitchen came with a kitchen desk. The […]
Easy Homemade Beef Stew
This easy homemade beef stew is tasty and makes a great meal for a chilly evening. Welcome to the Virtual Book Club—Culinary Version. I join three bloggers during the fourth week of each month to share our interpretation of a different book. On Thursday, we share a home-decor related post and follow on Saturday with […]
An English Country Bedroom Inspired by Jane Austen’s “Emma”
A English country bedroom inspired by the country house that is the setting for Jane Austen’s Emma. Welcome to the Virtual Book Club! This month’s book is Emma by Jane Austen. Many of the scenes in the book are set in Emma’s English country house. I have chosen to update a guest bedroom inspired by […]
Dessert Bar Inspired by the Orient Express
Create a vintage-style dessert bar inspired by the luxurious Orient Express of the 1930s. Dinner Club Dessert Bar Are you part of a neighborhood or friends dinner club? My neighborhood has had one for about 30 years. My husband and I joined when we moved to our house 22 years ago. We meet monthly, and […]
Transitioning Christmas Decor to Cozy Winter Decor
You can transition your Christmas decor to cozy winter decor to last through the long winter months. How long is your home full-on Christmas? Christmas decor is so warm and cozy. The glow of twinkle lights, the warmth of cozy throws and pillows, the peaceful feel of greens everywhere–all of these elements are tough to […]
A Holiday Tour of Five Festive Homes
Have you finished you holiday decorating? Maybe you’re hosting a holiday party and you have one last space that needs some holiday cheer. Or, you’re hosting out-of-town family and friends and need some inspiration to create a warm and festive welcome for your guests. Or, maybe, like me, you just love to look at beautiful […]
Christmas in Green Holiday Home Tour
Green makes an appearance in my home in every season, so it’s no surprise that my decor theme is Christmas in green. When paired with white, silver and gold, green feels more elegant and festive for the holidays. A slow start and a challenge I always start my Christmas decorating with my mantel. I had […]