Have you decided how you are going to set your Thanksgiving table? The elements for a naturally beautiful table might just be found in your own backyard. Thanksgiving Naturally. Thanksgiving Naturally I love this simple centerpiece that starts with a wire basket. Begin with a bit of florist foam and cover it with moss, make sure to dampen it, but not saturate it. Add a few roses, bittersweet and sunflowers then fill in the spaces with artichokes and gourds. Bittersweet can be ... View the Post
Veteran’s Day
This is a favorite Veteran's Day image of mine. I never cease to grow teary when I view it. Veteran's Day I am deeply indebted to the many men and women who have taken leave of their families, jobs, and daily lives in order to ensure my freedom and the freedom of those living in other countries who are unable to fight for themselves. A few of my favorite veterans are: Mr. Decor's paternal grandfather, Landen, who was a Marine during the 1930's. Here's my paternal grandfather, ... View the Post
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween! Are you ready for the big day? This is a surprise display on our formal dining room table that will greet my children when they come home from school. I found the vintage-inspired noisemakers at Home Goods last July. They are stuck into glass vases of candy corn, which is a family favorite. Happy Halloween Most of the day I will be at my son's school giving an art lesson to his classmates, helping with the costume parade and the afternoon party. This was our photo from ... View the Post
Halloween Vignettes
Do you love to create little Halloween Vignettes? Here are a few fun images to bring your creativity in from the pumpkin patch and into your home. You can turn your home office into a truly fun place to work. Halloween Vignettes A close up of one of the shelves reveals someone who loves candy corn. Whoooooo adores the owl print? Another shelf features a plaid pumpkin. You can make this from the fabric of an old wool coat. Recycling at its cutest. Anything looks better when ... View the Post
Pumpkin Pizzazz
I love pumpkins, gourds, pine cones, and leaves. Yes, I truly adore it all! Now that fall has officially arrived in Phoenix (it's only 82 today) I am ready for some Pumpkin Pizzazz. Pumpkin Pizzazz For many of you, the cold has already begun to descend and your flowerbeds could use some jazzing up. One quick way to revive a tired flowerbed is to transform it into your own beautiful pumpkin patch. Place several pumpkins and gourds among your remaining flowers and plants. Add some ... View the Post
Argh Matey Join Me For A Pirate Party
Sweet Boy turns seven today. It is not unusual for him to be dressed like this while watching Peter Pan. He loves the pirates. Argh Matey Join Me For A Pirate Party Argh Matey Join Me For A Pirate Party When I found the following cards on clearance for $1 it shivered me timbers and a theme was born. We had a lunch of boiled pirate fingers (hot dogs) out on the patio. The table was laden with jewels, shells and pirate paraphernalia. A truly motley crew. Fellow buccaneers saying ... View the Post