Up until last Monday there was still a Valentine themed wreath hanging on our front door. It has high time for an update. I had transformed our entry on Monday using shades of turquoise, yellow and purple plants so I wanted something that would coordinate. I also didn’t want to have to buy anything so I shopped the house. Keep reading to see what I came up with. This wreath puts a song in my heart. Around the house I collected a round wicker charger I had purchased in Germany ... View the Post

So many of you commented on this darling drawer of succulents from the Home Depot Garden Party. I knew you would love it as much as I did! It retails for $25.00. Although this was a concrete planter (which you could also make by following the guidelines HERE) it did get my mind thinking about what other containers could be used for a succulent garden. As I needed a cute gift for an upcoming party I stopped by the thrift store.  I found several planter contenders but selected this little gem ... View the Post

I recently added a bit of spring splendor to my front entry. If was no April Fool when I shamefully shared with you the state of my front door on Sunday. I had loaded up on $2 plants when I attended the Home Depot Garden Party last Saturday. I also couldn’t resist picking up two more lovely pots. Keep reading to see the fantastic floral improvement. Sometimes it’s best just to begin with a clean sweep. A huge dust storm hit Phoenix last week so the front door and window got a ... View the Post

I have an extra headboard laying around and have been pondering a “should it stay or should it go now” solution. It was used in Sweet Guy’s travel themed bedroom. He has outgrown his twin bed and we recently finished transforming an antique full size head and footboard which I will be sharing soon. Both Mr. Décor and I love the various curves of the old pine piece. Even the hardware where the rails attach has fabulous patina. So I am thinking about doing this: Keep reading for ... View the Post

Sauerbraten is a traditional German dish that Mr. Décor grew to love when we were stationed at Ramstein A.F.B. I try to make it for him at least once a year. “Sauer” means exactly what it sounds like~ sour or pickled. “Braten” means roast meat. It is so tender and easy to make in a crockpot.   Keep reading for the easy recipe. 3 to 5 pound beef sirloin roast or brisket  2 cups of homemade (or 1 box) beef broth or stock 4 potatoes, 4 carrots and 1 onion all thinly sliced 1 cup ... View the Post

Yesterday I shared my yummy baked boysenberry French toast. To really make it something special I added an easy to make berry syrup. Keep reading to see how easy it is to make and what else you can use it for. Laura’s Homemade Berry Syrup 2  1/2 cups of berries (I used fresh strawberries and boysenberries, but you could use frozen.) 1/2 cup of sugar (more or less can be used to taste) 1/4 cup of water Sprinkle the berries with the sugar. (Try to capture a nice action shot.) After ... View the Post