My mom asked me what I was up to yesterday, and I told her I was using a dresser as a sofa table. She seemed to think it was an odd idea. Sometimes people don’t share my vision, but that’s okay. First, I’m going to go in the ‘way back’ machine and show you what […]
Breakfast at Cedar Hill
I love setting a pretty table, and I especially love a pretty table for breakfast. One of my favorite ways to spend breakfast is to have my favorite French black tea with tea and jam. It’s so simple and yet feels so incredibly special. I use this vintage silver toast rack for these special breakfasts. […]
Fresh Look with Patterns
Design should be fun. It’s serious business alright, but sometimes I think I spend too much time trying to find exactly the right thing for a room, when really I should have a bit more fun with it. If it’s a big ticket item, then I’m not going to take chances I can’t afford. But […]
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 […]
Is your Water Safe?
I know, I’m normally talking about decorating, but today I wanted to share something I feel strongly about from a personal standpoint. Is your drinking water safe? What you may not know about me, is that I spend a lot of time researching healthy living. I’m always on the lookout for healthy cleaning options, healthy […]
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 […]
Small Changes Make a Big Difference
These days I am usually showing how small changes to a room change really make a difference. I am focused on these small changes to prove a point. You don’t have to spend a lot to make significant changes to a room. A pillow sometimes can change a room as much as changing a sofa. […]