I’ve been preparing my home for the upcoming Fall Home Tours this past week. The kids say it looks like a pumpkin patch has exploded in our house. Here is how to create A Fast Refresh for Tired Faux Pumpkins:) Two years ago I bought a bag of white/off white faux mini pumpkins. I store my seasonal décor in plastic tubs outside. I think these particular pumpkins did not like the heat as they turned a strange brownish gold. Not exactly the color palette I was going for. So what’s a girl to do? ... View the Post
An Aidan Gray Inspired Chandelier Makeover
I have long admired lighting from Aidan Gray. The lovely fixtures are often constructed from architectural salvage and feature hand-painted designs and gilded finishes. Here is An Aidan Gray Inspired Chandelier Makeover. An Aidan Gray Inspired Chandelier Makeover One of my favorites is the Charlemagne Chandelier. While I would love to have this jewel in my home the $1350.00 price tag is a bit prohibitive. Our formal dining room had come with a heavy Tuscan inspired wrought iron ... View the Post
A Bit of Fall for the Front Door
Do you hear that? The silence? That’s right, all is quiet on the cottage front because today is BACK TO SCHOOL! The day all mothers half dread and half adore. We had a very busy weekend preparing for this auspicious day. But I did sneak in one wee craft for the front door. A Bit of Fall for the Front Door. A Bit of Fall for the Front Door My friend Marty from A Stroll Thru Life is hosting a Fall Home Tour and has graciously invited me to join in the fun. It is scheduled for September 7th ... View the Post
A Lighter End of Summer Schedule
Hello, dear lovelies! Did you have a wonderful weekend? I spent a good majority of it with my nose in a schoolbook. This week is midterms for me. Today is also the day I am driving Sweet Guy to a weeklong Boy Scout camp. I plan to use my bit of free time wisely. I imagine that I might finally find the solar-powered outdoor lights Mr. Décor has been wanting to string up in our trees. Here are thoughts for A Lighter End of Summer Schedule. A Lighter End of Summer Schedule I have a number of ... View the Post
Bits of Bliss Happy Summer Wonders
On Monday I will be driving Sweet Guy to his second week of summertime camping with the Boy Scouts. There has been a tremendous amount of prep work as this is a leadership camp and the boys are expected to pack in every single bit of their gear, pitch their own tents, etc. So we have been practicing and packing all week. Here is Bits of Bliss Happy Summer Wonders. Bits of Bliss Happy Summer Wonders I was a Girl Scout from Brownie’s through Seniors. I can build outdoor shelters, create fire ... View the Post
Sunroom Décor Ideas
I am ready to begin decorating the sunroom. Right now it’s feeling a bit empty and white. Here is a collection of Sunroom Décor Ideas. Sunroom Décor Ideas The sunroom sits just right off of our living room. It is a long and narrow bowling alley of a space. It measures just 11’ 7” by 16’ 9”. Indeed if you stand at the front door you can see all the way to the back door. There are nice features in the area~ hardwood floors, crown molding and plantation shutters on the tall windows. ... View the Post
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