What’s a ‘riser’? Oh you know, it’s that thingy you use to make something a bit taller. I got this one from Round Top. It’s not old, just reproduction, but it is concrete and very heavy. I’m using it as something to elevate the little cloche filled with dried roses. A riser though can […]
8 Ideas for Above The Bed Art
So what do you put on the wall above a bed? Well there are a lot of options for above the bed art. Here are a few things I’ve tried. 1. Large mirror with ironstone platters I’ve shown this bed recently with the new look. Here I used an oversized mirror and ironstone platters above […]
Why You Should Edit Your Bookcase or Not
Years ago, I heard experts say that before you walked out of the door, you should go back and take one piece of jewelry off. The point was that people wear too much jewelry and that less is more. This was a way to ‘dial us back’. Before I get a bunch of emails, let me […]
How to Give a Desk a Farmhouse French Look
Let me tell you about my new ‘kids’. Ha, only these don’t have to be fed and don’t ask to borrow the car. I am talking about these adorable busts of the boy and the girl. I added these to my desk or vanity in my bedroom. I think they are pretty cute, but […]
10 Minute Decorating – Using a Tray
Today is our 10 minute decorating event. I love coming up with something you can put together simply and easily. So this is the tray I put together for my ottoman today. Did you know that the plural for ottoman was ottomans and not ottomen? Yup I try to not only entertain but provide valuable […]
French Bedroom Reveal
I left you at this version of the farmhouse bedroom. It was in transition to a decidedly French bedroom. I know, I know the wall doesn’t look quite right, but I love, love the mirror here. So I knew that I had to add something if I wanted to keep the mirror here. […]
Conquer Common Bathroom Decorating Problems
If you know me, then you know I have rather Victorian views of the bathroom. I don’t care to see a toilet or even discuss it. Yet sometimes it is required. And today I’m talking about conquering common bathroom decorating problems, so you may see a toilet today. If you are squeamish, you might want […]
How to ADD STYLE WITH PILLOWS
Pillows can change the look of a room without a big expense. Changing a chair of sofa can be expensive, so I prefer to just change the pillows to get a completely new look for a lot less. You can use colorful pillows like those shown above, or you can select pillows that are more […]
