If you have been reading my blog lately then you know I’ve been adding color to my mostly neutral home. I still love neutral, and don’t see the color as a permanent change. I think that’s what I like about having a neutral room. They are flexible. I can add color with slipcovers, pillows and […]
Blue Ruffled Slipcover Adds Elegance
I’m really excited about this project for my living room. I made a new blue ruffled slipcover for my living room ottoman. You can see the blue velvet pillows I made on the settee also. I used velvet from Calico for these as well. I want to show you what the ottoman looked like […]
7 Year Blogiversary
I appreciate you so much. You are what makes this blog successful and for that I’m so grateful to you. Today is my blog’s blogiversary, or the anniversary of when I launched my blog. Once a year, I love to reflect on this blog and it’s journey. The reason I share this story with you […]
Rose Linen Sheets
I’ve been in love with linen sheets for awhile, and now they are even more popular. The word is out. Many prefer linen to cotton sheets, and I’m one of those people. This post is sponsored by MAGIC LINEN; all opinions are my own. I just got these gorgeous rose linen sheets from Magic Linen […]
Blue French Chair Slipcovers
Today I revealing my French chair slipcovers. People ask me where I got the chairs all the time. I found them at a French antique auction, years ago. I think they might have come with cushions. If they did, I tossed them. I felt it was best to start fresh. I’ve been spending […]
Decorating: What I Wish I had known
When I started decorating my home, I didn’t know what I was doing. Well I knew enough to be dangerous! The things I did and the ideas I had are pretty funny to me now. I thought I would share some of these thoughts with you. I wonder if you can relate to those early […]
Elegant and Colorful Easter Table
It’s that time of year. I’m thinking of Easter and how I want to decorate my table this year. Usually I add color with dishes, but this time I’m using my Haviland dishes with very pastel colors, so the color is coming from my tulips, napkins and tablecloth. In fact, the tablecloth isn’t a tablecloth […]
Transitioning from Winter to Spring Decor
It’s time. I’m transitioning form winter to spring decor. Spring is coming soon and I’m ready for sunshine, new green leaves, blooms and a fresh beginning. Let move those winter things out of the house and add some spring touches. This is French Country Friday, so check out what my friends are doing at the […]