I have a warning before I start this post. Here’s the warning first. WARNING: If you want to be depressed or unhappy, DO NOT look at this post. The happy colors and patterns could cause spontaneous happiness. Okay have we lost anyone? I hope not. I mean it looks like spring exploded in my house!! […]
Working with Small Spaces – Kitchenette
Today I’m showing you the guest quarters kitchenette. Let’s look at the details here. First let me say I tried to keep it charming, while staying on budget. The cabinetry was made on site, and is similar than the cabinetry in the main house. Here I went with quartzite counter-tops. What I am told is […]
Window Blinds Sources and Information
Many of you have asked about the window treatments in the new house, and I want to share a little bit with you about what went into my decision making process and where you can buy them (if you want your own.) First, I want to announce that I am so honored to be […]
3 Dining Alfresco Ideas
When the weather is warm, we love to take our meals outdoors on the back porch. With the breeze, the fresh air, and the expansive vistas, it’s the place to be. While it may still be chilly where you are, I thought it would be fun to look at some ideas for outdoor dining. Here […]
Vintage Dishes and Dianthus
As a child my favorite color was purple. I don’t think about purple much any more, but my daughter who knows the favorite color of my youth always points out anything that’s purple and says, “Look Mom! It’s purple, your favorite color!!” I often say, “Huh? Oh yeah, how cool!” or something equally lame like […]
Ikea Bookcase turned Cottage-style Craft Storage
I’ve been talking about our new guest quarters for awhile now, but these are the first glimpses of what I have been doing there. It’s a hodge podge of things from our old city house that didn’t make the cut into the new house. The new quarters will be a place for guests to […]
Pretty in Pink (Decorating with Dishes!)
If you are new here, you may not know this about me, but I am crazy about dishes. I mean I LOVE dishes. I leave stacks of them about my house, not just in cabinets. It looks like I am always getting ready for a party, and in a way, I am! I’m getting ready […]
3 Simple, Easy Centerpiece Ideas
Do you like easy, simple ideas that are not complicated to understand or carry out? That’s me! Give me a tip that is easy that works, and I’m a happy camper. I am always on the look out for something that will make you happy, and I was wondering if you would like some quick […]
