Mr. Décor’s large extended family arrives for a fall family reunion in just two short weeks. I am so glad that we have A New Brick Flowerbed for Fall and Landscaping Ideas. A New Brick Flowerbed for Fall and Landscaping Ideas Over the summer the Mr. and I have been hard at work ripping out all of the overgrown and half dead holly bushes, weeds and briar vine. We have also been hauling away tons of excess dirt out of the flower beds. It was finally time to install a flower bed border. If ... View the Post
Longest Reigning Monarch in Britain’s History She’s Done It Let’s Celebrate
At about 5.30 p.m. (12:30 ET), Queen Elizabeth who is Britain's oldest ever monarch at age 89, surpassed the record set by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, and became Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Longest Reigning Monarch in Britain’s History She’s Done It Let’s Celebrate! Longest Reigning Monarch in Britain’s History She’s Done It Let’s Celebrate The Queen is spending the day at Balmoral in Scotland as she wanted no fanfare. She will be having a simple dinner ... 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
Hanging a Mirror OVER Another Mirror
There is nothing like the impending arrival of a gaggle of guests to get you motivated to finish projects in your home. Some of you may remember our wine rack bathroom. I wrote a post about it last January. Since that post, absolutely NOTHING has been done to the room. The problem is that the sink needs to be replaced. The thirty-year-old cultured marble sink and surround has yellowed beyond the point of repair. Like anything else, I have hit the pause button because just that one task creates a ... 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
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