I am so excited to be a part of the Country Living Christmas Tour this year. I usually go pretty simple with Christmas decorations, so I wondered how it would go down this year. Would mine be the only one with modest simple decorations? Well the homes I have seen are magnificent! An […]
Archives for 2015
My Favorite Candlesticks
After visiting Amy Howard at her stunning home a few weeks ago, I’ve been thinking about how beautiful it was. I was particularly struck with the beauty of some antique candlesticks in her home, and that put me on a hunt to find some amazing ones for my home. And that is why this month […]
10 Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas
I know what you’re thinking. It’s Christmas time and all of the bloggers will have over the top Christmas decor and you are going to feel like your Christmas decor looks lame. Well let me be the first to say, although I appreciate the over-the-top look, it just isn’t for me. I mean I think […]
My Best Advice for Decorating on a Budget
So you have a limited budget. And you need to decorate a room. How in the heck are you going to pull it off? Well it ain’t easy, but it can be done, at least I think so. KNOW YOUR BUDGET First if your budget is super tight figure out exactly what it is. SELL STUFF […]
8 Ways to Use Bottle Brush Trees
Bottle brush trees give your Christmas decor a vintage vibe and I just like them. I don’t know why; I just do. So I thought I would reveal 6 ways I’ve used these trees in my own Christmas decor. In a little house. I guess technically the trees should be outside the house and not […]
How to Use Vintage Fabrics
I admit, I have a love affair with vintage fabrics. They have a weight, a feel, and a texture difficult to replicate. I especially love finding pieces with hand work. Just look at the linen texture on these! I love using them for pillows. Isn’t this lovely? It was made from a vintage linen torchon […]
Crib to Bench Conversion
Yes I love a bed on my porch. In fact at the farm, we’ve got a daybed on the back porch. SEE MORE HERE. So it should come as no surprise that I love using a crib as a bench. I bought a crib awhile back and began to use it as a settee. I liked it, […]
How I gave a Room Farmhouse French Style
I know we are all looking for shortcuts to decorating, and I think there are definitely some out there. I think the question is where to start, and do you need to change out furniture or just accessories to get the look you want. And some of you are asking how to go more neutral, […]
