Over the weekend I made some treats for Sweet Boy’s classmates and the neighborhood kids to pass out on Halloween (next week). It also dawned on me that as of Monday, Thanksgiving was one month away. Relax. Take a deep breath. I have given thought to starting a new series on November 1 sharing how to not stress about Thanksgiving. Today Day 24 Gather At The Table With Thanksgiving provides small tips that will allow me (and you) to enjoy this season. Day 24 Gather At The Table With ... View the Post
Archives for October 2012
Day 19 ~ Creative College: Capturing Dreams on Paper
I love to create notebooks of collage. They serve as inspiration ~ capturing my innermost hopes, fancies and dreams on paper. I attend estate sales, search through thrift stores and scour through dusty boxes of garage sale books that are no longer loved. While some people like to decorate the fronts of their books, I leave mine rather plain. It is a way of keeping secret the beauty that lies within. For this recent college I found an old record ledger book and embellished it with vintage ... View the Post
Day 17 Federal Georgian Style
When our founding fathers began outlining our government they looked back to the ancient democracies of Greece and Rome. After gaining Independence from England in 1776, political pride spilled over into architecture and interiors. It was known as Federal style which was popular from about 1780 until 1820. This neo classically based style had already become very popular in England where it was known as Georgian style in honor of the British monarchs. The name was changed in the states to be more ... View the Post
Day 16 A Feast For The Eyes
Recently I shared with you one of my favorite crock pot meals. I believe that it is possible to make an everyday comfort food meal seem like a lovely occasion. Today's post is Day 16 A Feast For The Eyes. Day 16 A Feast For The Eyes On Saturday evening Mr. Décor flew home after working out of state for a month. Yes, a month. So I spent most of Saturday putting clean sheets on the bed, fresh towels in the bathroom and cooking a meal I knew he would enjoy. I like to set a pretty table. ... View the Post
Day 12 Fun Fall Crafts For Kids
Do your kids help you decorate for fall? Since my kids were home from school this week we enjoyed several fun fall activities. This post shares Day 12 Fun Fall Crafts For Kids. Day 12 Fun Fall Crafts For Kids To kick things off for a fun fabulous fall week we went to Disneyland. Let me tell you, the happiest place on earth delivers some of the happiest inspiration for fall. Every inch of the park was covered in holiday happiness. I had a few ideas up my sleeve so that the return to ... View the Post
Day 11 Spanish Colonial Interiors
Thank you so very much for all your kind comments on Spanish Colonial Architecture. I hope that you will now enjoy Day 11 Spanish Colonial Interiors. Day 11 Spanish Colonial Interiors Beginning in the 15th century, countries began to trade with one another by land and sea. Trade was amongst the highest between Italy, France, and Spain. This is the primary reason that the design styles of Tuscan, French Country, and Spanish Colonial complement one another quite well. Because the countries ... View the Post