I know we say all the time, that often it’s best not to put your sofa against the wall. For some rooms, you must, but it often works if you have an open concept room to put your sofa in the middle of the room. So doesn’t it look odd to walk in a room […]
Fresh Ways to Decorate a Hutch
I know hutches can be a girls’ best friend or they can feel really dated. The secret is knowing how to dress or style your hutch. Let’s talk about fresh ways to decorate a hutch. I don’t have a hutch per say, but I’ve got something similar so I’ll use what I have to illustrate […]
French Bedroom Redo Part 1
At the farm we have a bedroom for our girls and one guest. This is what it looked like last time I showed it on the blog. It’s not exactly a French bedroom, but it has some Frenchy accents. I’ve been enjoying the look, but I was ready for a change, and I found some […]
5 Things to Give a Room European Charm
European charm is something that is always in style. Some people refer to it as ‘old world’. It’s a look that has been around for a long time, and still it endures. I predict with the popularity of the PBS series Victoria and the Netflix series The Crown, this look is going to explode in […]
Faking a Window Seat
I’m about 95% over my flu, I put a bench in our dining room because I love the look. You can see the dining room with the bench at the table, HERE. Later I wondered if the room would look less crowded if I took the seats away from the ends of the table. (They […]
Transitioning to Winter Decor
As we take down the Christmas decor, sometimes our homes feel bare and cold, just as the coldest temperatures hit outdoors. I’m not so focused on light and airy decor in January. I want cozy, warm, and comfy. You may have added some of these elements for Christmas and it’s great to keep those in […]
A Wow Piece for the Dining Room
Recently on a Saturday, I said that I was going to pop in at Heights Antiques on Yale since they were having a holiday party. I told my husband I was not going to buy anything, I was just going for moral support. (I think you know where this is going.) As I arrived home, […]
Christmas Décor for All Year Long
I splurged this year. I admit it. But there’s a method to my madness. Here’s my splurge, this adorable angel! What I do is buy angels during the Christmas sales and lambs during Easter sales, then I use them year round. This angel has a candle holder that currently is holding a glass full of […]
