Oh, this past week just flew by! In addition to the Easter holiday, we also celebrated the Fashionista’s birthday and went to Round Top, Texas, for 2 1/2 days for the antique fair. That left just 2 days to work on the living room in between taking two tests, writing two papers, and trying to keep the family fed. Whew! The Living Room Challenge Week 2 The Living Room Challenge Week 2 I did manage to get all the floors waxed. That was a big job that had to be done in sections so we could ... View the Post
The Louvre’s Secret Entrance and its Dazzling Exterior
It’s common knowledge during the high tourist season that the line for entry via the glass pyramid can run two to three hours long. In the hot sun. Not fun. This post will cover how to gain entrance into the Louvre quickly and appreciating its beautiful exterior. The Louvre’s Secret Entrance and its Dazzling Exterior. The Louvre’s Secret Entrance and its Dazzling Exterior For a quick entrance, I recommend you purchase your ticket in advance and avoid entry via the pyramid. You can see just ... View the Post
A Busy Day
A Busy Day Thank you for your lovely comments regarding my 1000 post milestone. I know how busy most of us are. Today I am sharing some of my favorite time-saving tools for A Busy Day. Even though most of us would like to do this: In writing about the many, many projects I have created over the years the question I am most often asked is:“Do you sleep?” I do. But my day begins early. I don’t set an alarm clock so the time varies. One day I might rise at 4:30 am. On this particular day, I ... View the Post
The 80’s Wants Their Bathroom Back is Finished!
Sweet Boy is officially back in school! With summer vacation over let the DIY delights commence! Did anyone even remember that I was working on the Fashionista’s bathroom? The 80’s Wants Their Bathroom Back is Finished! The 80’s Wants Their Bathroom Back is Finished! I don’t blame you if you forgot. After all I began the project back in March. If you remember there were all sorts of setbacks. But basically this was the “BEFORE”. Brown yucky cabinets, old faucets, a nasty vanity top…you ... View the Post
Touring the Rockefeller Home Bassett Hall
Today’s post marks the end of my summer vacation series. I hope you will enjoy Touring the Rockefeller Home Bassett Hall. In almost gleeful anticipation as a mother, it also marks the end of the last week of summer vacation for Sweet Boy. He returns to school on Monday. Yippeeee! While it has been wonderful to focus on my children this summer I am truly itching to return to project mode. Touring the Rockefeller Home Bassett Hall Did you know that if it were not for the generosity and ... View the Post
House Crush Jenna Lyons
If you follow Décor To Adore on Facebook or Twitter you may have, in the past, read how much I loved Jenna Lyons Park Slope home (128 Garfield Place in Brooklyn) when it was featured in the November 2012 of Lonny Magazine. House Crush Jenna Lyons House Crush Jenna Lyons I had first seen her home in the November 2008 issue of Domino Magazine. (Sigh, I STILL miss the monthly version of the magazine.) This was followed up by a feature in the September 2009 of Britain's Living etc magazine as ... View the Post
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