Are you loving velvet? If you’ve been to my blog lately you might know that I am so in love with velvet right now. It’s so luxurious feeling. Today I want to share my velvet ottoman slipcover, but first I wanted to update you on my bulbs. Some people asked how I kept my hyacinths […]
Valentine’s Day Entertaining
After the holidays, it can seem blah and dreary, especially with the weather we’re having. It’s cold and icy, which is not normal for South Texas! So I thought today would be a great day to get some inspiration for your Valentine’s Day table. Not having a party? That’s okay. Maybe you can use some […]
Forcing Bulbs for Winter
Last winter for the first time I forced paperwhite bulbs and it was wonderful! So, wonderful, that I decided to do it again this year. You can see my paperwhites from last year HERE. This year they took a long time to arrive. I planted them before Christmas and they still haven’t bloomed yet. […]
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 […]
Christmas Décor with Candles and Greenery
If you listen to our podcast DECORATING TIPS AND TRICKS, then you may know that Yvonne from Stone Gable practically demanded that I bring my large trough back from the farm and use it for my Christmas decor. So of course I brought it back. Be sure to catch this episode on what you need […]
