I used to think that the prettiest things were the most expensive, the most ornate, and the over the top things, but I really don’t believe that any more. I was drawn to the heavy fabrics with loads of trim. The more the better. But as I’ve gotten older, my approach has changed. I’ve found […]
How to Add Details to a Bedroom
After working off and on my current bedroom for 6 years, I thought it would be a good idea to look at things you can do to your bedroom to give it a retreat feeling. Here’s my list of things to have in your bedroom. Blackout Shades For the most restful sleep, it’s so nice […]
Farm Bedroom Rug Updates
I just casually mentioned that I needed to move the rugs around, and I heard groans. It’s as if I suggested we take forks and stab our own legs for an hour. Then there was a run down of all of the times the rug was previously changed. Apparently I had used up all of […]
Adding Color and Pattern with Rugs
Although I have several neutral rugs, I am more and more drawn to patterned rugs with color. It’s such a great way to add color and pattern to a room in a big way. Still I try to be careful. I bought a gorgeous dhurrie rug (not that long ago) in red and now have […]
Group Home Bedroom Update
I thought I would share a bit about my daughter Elise today and the plans for her room. She is a big girl now and lives in a group home! She’s been living there for about a year and does so much for herself. We’re really proud of her. It’s amazing how they can get […]
Colorful Botanticals for a Restful Bedroom
Changing out artwork can do wonders for a room, and adding colorful botanicals to your bedroom can give it a restful feeling. First, let me say I bought 1 piece of art (that I haven’t shown on the blog yet.) You can see it HERE on Instagram. It was used at the farm, then the […]
Double Light Ceiling Fan
Thanks to those of you that let me know the print on my blog was too light. I think we finally got it switched over to a more readable print. I always appreciate feedback, and I apologize that it took so long to fix. Now, let’s talk fans. I recently mentioned we got a new […]
Using Toile Fabric in Country French Decor
Toile has been a popular fabric since the 1700’s. It was invented by Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf, a German engraver living in France. Toile is short for Toile de Jouy, and was orignally made in Jouy-en-Josas, France. Toile de Juoy literally means fabric from Jouy. By 1810, Christopher-Philippe made ‘toile’ a household name in Europe and the […]
