My last home had 24-foot cathedral ceilings in the kitchen so a pot rack was not an option in the kitchen. But my new kitchen has 9-foot ceilings. So I have become a bit obsessed with Pot Racks. There are plenty of premade pot rack options. But I like the idea of something a bit more unconventional. Julia Child I believe set the trend for thinking outside the box with her pegboard pot rack solution. Pot Racks I mean why get something that everyone else can have when you can create your ... View the Post
Utensil Storage Ideas
I have just begun unpacking. As a retired Air Force wife who moved often I have a pretty good system. The beds are made up first. That way when you are completely exhausted you won’t have a major meltdown when you walk into the bedroom and find a bare mattress. Next, is putting away the bathroom necessities so that teeth can still be brushed in spite of the chaos. Third, in line is unpacking the kitchen. What can I say? I like to eat. Here are Utensil Storage Ideas. Utensil Storage ... View the Post
Its Curtains! Top Trends
Every single one of my windows has some sort of window treatment. I have used everything from plantation shutters to cornice boards, but most often just curtains. (There is an ongoing debate of using the word curtains versus drapes. Curtains are the correct term. Drape refers to how a fabric hangs or…drapes.) Here are Its Curtains! Top Trends. In my old home in the main living areas, I hung plain panels for the past seven years and feel as though I would now like to add in a bit of ... View the Post
I Met The President
I Met The President! Ok, technically it was my Sweet Boy dressed up as President William H. Taft. I Met The President Every year the entire fourth grade creates a wax museum. The children are given a list of names of individuals who were either born, raised or positively influenced the state of Arizona. Now I have to tell you that Sweet Boy is a little like Alex P. Keaton. Even though the list contained several notable actors, sports figures and his favorite director, Sweet Boy’s ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen
On Saturday morning I awoke early to decorate our breakfast table for the Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen celebration. Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen The centerpiece featured a vintage biscuit tin celebrating the Queen’s 1952 coronation. I found it last summer at the Rose Bowl Flea Market for $2.50. The red roses and blue bachelor buttons came from the Fresh & Easy clearance bin ~ $2.00. The white peonies were a bit more at $7, but their lovely fragrance was ... View the Post
Pretty Lampshades And A Knockoff
I recently had two bare naked lamp bases which caused me to create a folder of lampshade ideas. I thought I’d share some of my favorites from what I found. Pretty Lampshades And A Knockoff. Folly & Glee uses vintage barkcloth and other vintage materials to create their lampshades. Pretty Lampshades And A Knockoff This amazing faux bois lampshade from Mandi really lights up my life. (Oh you knew that bad pun would appear in this post sooner or later. A hand-painted lampshade is ... View the Post
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