Hello, my sweet friends. Welcome to A Happy My Favorite 5. My daughter, Alyssa aka “The Fashionista” is celebrating her 25th birthday! Our family enjoys birthday festivities all week long. This quarter of a century event needed a special tablescape. It includes 5 of her favorite things. A Happy My Favorite 5 We are hosting a dinner party tonight and when I asked Alyssa what type of centerpieces she wanted for the tables she said, “Succulents! I love succulents.” So the first favorite ... View the Post
Miracles Can Happen
Tomorrow my Sweet Guy turns 12. It seems like just yesterday that his extra tiny head could fit in the palm of his dad’s hand. Miracles Can Happen . Miracles Can Happen Every day Mr. Décor and I are reminded that miracles can and do happen. Now of course everyone thinks that their baby is a miracle, but Sweet Guy, well, he is extra miraculous. I married Mr. Décor in the spring of 1998. Shortly after that we moved to the island of Crete. It was an extended honeymoon if you will, complete ... View the Post
Bacon Pancakes, Makin Bacon Pancakes
If you have a child you may be well familiar with Bacon Pancakes, Makin Bacon Pancakes. Bacon Pancakes, Makin Bacon Pancakes Its popularity was brought on by this little ditty sung by Jake the dog of “Adventure Time”. Warning: you WILL sing this song after hearing it. Generally as a rule, when we host a sleepover a big breakfast is involved. Sweet Guy’s friend, G. wanted to know if I could make this kid-approved delicacy. I thought “Why not!” So I bought some maple bacon thinking it ... View the Post
Annie Sloan Painted Wall Technique
I am a fan of walls that appear to have centuries of patina created by layers of paint, smoke, and age. This is how we created an Annie Sloan Painted Wall Technique. Annie Sloan Painted Wall Technique There is a small and narrow hallway that leads to the master bedroom in our home. The right side wall has an architectural niche that measures 19 inches wide by 52 inches in height at its tallest point. The niche begs for a fantastically oversized French statue but alas the right one has ... View the Post
Sailing, Sailing Over the Deep Blue Sea
When I last left you the military police were arresting me at Norfolk Naval Station for peeping into the backyards of the beautiful housing known as Admiral’s Row. Sailing, Sailing Over the Deep Blue Sea. Just kidding. Almost. From there we went to see the Navy’s oldest continually running hospital in Portsmouth. Sailing, Sailing Over the Deep Blue Sea Meandering around Portsmouth we came upon a floating lighthouse. I had never heard of such a thing and thought it was incredibly ... View the Post
A Tablescape Inspired by Van Gogh’s Irises
Happy Friday everyone! I have good news. After 6 long weeks working away from home, I will be picking up Mr. Décor at the airport this morning. I also passed my Art History exam/class with flying colors. I think this calls for a celebration. Queue Kool and the Gang. I also decided to plan a mini celebration at home with A Tablescape Inspired by Van Gogh’s Irises. A Tablescape Inspired by Van Gogh’s Irises Over a decade ago I had the wonderful opportunity to tour the Van Gogh museum in ... View the Post
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