Adding Elegance to your Home If you are interested in adding elegance to your home, this post is for you. I also have a new source for you, well it’s new, but not new. RESTRAINT Firstly, let’s cover some ways you can add elegance to your home. The first word that came to my mind […]
100th Episode of Podcast
It’s official. The podcast DECORATING TIPS AND TRICKS has reached its hundredth episode. We began this ride back in February 2017 and now we’re releasing our 100th episode. I thought it would be fun today to talk about the the some behind the scenes things about the podcast. One of my favorite parts was the […]
Creative Uses for Drop Cloth
Creative uses for drop cloth We love, love, love drop cloth. It is super inexpensive and perfect for so many projects. I use mostly linen for my sewing projects, but sometimes it makes sense to use drop cloth. It is super inexpensive, and it’s very sturdy. The nubby texture also makes it desirable. It comes […]
Fashion Rules that Apply to Home Decorating
Fashion Rules that Apply to Home Decorating Fashion rules that apply to home decorating is a subject I’ve been wanting to cover for awhile. Yes there are many fashion rules that actually apply to both what you wear and your home. First things first, if you missed the podcast episode that goes with this post, […]
Outdoor Entertaining Ideas
This post contains some sponsored content. I love to eat outdoors, don’t you? I have several sittin’ spots at the farm that are perfect for outdoor entertaining. This table was in the woods, and it was so fun coming here with a thermos of coffee and some fruit for breakfast. Before we […]
Adding Bold Color to your Home
Let’s talk about adding bold color to your home. Even if you have a neutral home like I do, it’s still fun to add splashes of color here and there. Let’s talk about how to do just that. I love my neutral home, but I am slowing adding color back in my home in measured […]
The Best Gray Paints for your home
Before we get to the gray paint, I wanted to say, I’m so humbled to be in Romantic Homes magazine again. I didn’t really pay attention to the date, so I thought it was the July issue, but actually I’ll be in the August issue. Here is what the cover looks like. Yvonne asked me […]
Velvet Bolster Tutorial
Today I have another sewing project sponsored by Calico. All opinions are my own. This is a super easy project. I measured my bolster pillow that is 39″ x 9″ diameter. I used this gorgeous purple velvet from Calico, CLICK HERE. I cut a piece of fabric 53″ long by 28″ The circumference of the […]