As you read this the Fashionista and I are probably driving across New Mexico with two travel loving dachshunds in the backseat :) Mr. Décor and Sweet Guy went ahead of us in a separate car. Recently, my marvelous friend Marty arranged a going away luncheon for us that was truly magical. She also made me a darling photo album of all of our precious times together AND brought me the pretty white statement necklace I am wearing in all the shots. Many of my dear friends came to wish us ... View the Post
Home Hunters Texas Edition #3 The Storybook Charmer
The last home we are considering to make our own is the Storybook Charmer. It aptly received that title on the original architectural plans. It’s a brick home with a detached garage in a quiet neighborhood. Walking in the front door there is a great room that leads into a sunroom. The great room has a brick fireplace. Still wondering exactly how I would decorate all that! Tip!: A mirror should always reflect something beautiful. The sunroom leads into the backyard. The back ... View the Post
A Quick & Pretty Way To Keep Pests at Bay from Drinks
Just a quick holiday post with a fast and fun tip for protecting drinks while picnicking today. A Quick & Pretty Way To Keep Pests at Bay from Drinks. A Quick & Pretty Way To Keep Pests at Bay from Drinks Dig through your stash of doilies~ be they vintage or new. Select smaller sizes to fit over the top of a glass. Tatted doilies are perfect as the stitching allows you to add a fun straw to your drink. Voila! The perfect way to keep pests at bay! Enjoy your day! I’ll ... View the Post
Pretty Picnics for the Labor Day Weekend
I love to entertain outdoors. Here are a few ideas for Pretty Picnics for the Labor Day Weekend. Pretty Picnics for the Labor Day Weekend I love the idea of setting a sweet scene in a summer orchard. There is something so charming about enjoying the last warm days of summer outdoors. While many people opt to use a patriotic color palette to decorate for the holiday I love the idea of happy bright colors often found in flowers that are blooming right now. Or even a pure white ... View the Post
Should You Use Professional Photos For Your Real Estate Listing?
My short answer is “Yes!” Having just come back from a week of house hunting in Texas I can’t tell you the large number of just flat out bad photos that we viewed on prospective real estate listings. Even the home that we eventually put an offer on I have to tell you that initially, based on internet photos, I was not excited about seeing. It was Mr. Décor who said he felt it could be “the one”. Upon viewing the home in person it was a completely different story. Given that the house had sat ... View the Post
Leaving A Home Better Than When You Found It
As I mentioned on Friday Mr. Décor and I spent all last week house hunting in the Fort Worth area. On average we saw between 10 and 15 houses a day. My mind was on house overload I tell you. (I guess I have a fear that I might miss something good. :) Some houses were an immediate “NO” for me. Some houses were an immediate “NO” for the Mister. Thankfully, we have narrowed it down to three houses and I’ll be sharing all three with you very soon. Of course while looking for a new home we ... View the Post
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