The Fashionista recently turned 20. We celebrated by going to the Elton John/Billy Joel concert and donning big glasses and feather boas. At this point, you are probably saying "What does this have to do with A Great Guest Bedroom?" She's Leaving The Nest The time has come. She is leaving the nest. I know that we have been blessed that she stayed at home for two years longer than many kids. For her, it was just a better fit to attend community college first. But now she is headed ... View the Post
Easter Table Ideas
Easter Table Ideas, isn't this a gorgeous Easter table? It is simple, yet elegant with the pristine white cloth. Easter Table Ideas I love to add individual floral arrangements to each setting. It is so personal and makes a great parting gift for your guests. This is also a good time to take out all of your spring knick knacks and scatter them whimsically across the table. Here is another great table setting idea. Provide each guest with their own chocolate rabbit. I know Martha ... View the Post
Easter Decor
I have been sifting through my old Easter postcards and thinking about different ways to display them. I love to surround myself with Easter Decor. Easter Decor For a simply sweet display make one card your focal point and add a piece of scrumptious ribbon to curl around it, and accent it with small flowers and a few eggs. I like to make copies of my originals onto cardstock, add a bit of glitter, and hang them from a pretty ribbon on an Easter tree, door handle or the back of a ... View the Post
Decorating with Dyed Doilies
During a painting project with Sweet Boy, I fell in love with the soft watercolor shades we were creating. I wondered what else could be created with the wonderful colors so I decided to head to the dollar store. This post features Decorating with Dyed Doilies. Decorating with Dyed Doilies In the bridal section, I found a pack of white paper doilies. They were so lovely. An idea formed. Couldn’t I do something similar with doilies and food dye?” The Supplies A pack of paper ... View the Post
Friday O’ Freebie
On the top of my places to visit wish list is Ireland. There are so many wonderful things that I would love to see there. Friday O' Freebie. I don't do much in the way of decorating for St. Patrick's Day given that some years Easter takes precedence. But this year I gathered up a few green bits and bobs and placed them on a tray. Starting on Monday I will begin a two-week salute to all things Irish. In the meantime let's celebrate my one year blogging anniversary with a wee ... View the Post
Love Lives In This House
I have always loved Valentine's Day. I believe that it is not just a day reserved for lovers, but for everyone with love in their heart. Even during my single years I would make plans to share a meal with other single friends, send a card to my widowed relatives and generally let those special people in my life know that they were (and are) loved. Love Lives In This House. This is the porch vignette that is currently greeting any visiting family or friends: Love Lives In This ... View the Post
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