Often you don’t need new furniture, they just need some new scenery. Today’s change is simply the result of moving things from one room to another. If you have rooms with similar colors and decor, the move from one room to another can be quite seamless. That’s why I love to use similar colors and […]
Updates at the Farm
Often I move things around, and get a new look. Sometimes that requires a purchase and sometimes it doesn’t. For this change at the farm, I bought a new rug, but the new ‘coffee table’ is re-purposed from another room. Here’s what the living room looked like last time. I love that little ottoman, but […]
Tips for Creating a Vignette with Bottles
I love working with bottles in decor. You can often find them in a large size which is often better than something small that could get lost on a table. I love how they work with almost any decor and color. The glass if often clear or almost clear. The bottles then take on the […]
Changes at the Farm
Things have been wonky for awhile. I might have mentioned that our farm well went out a few months ago and we had to have another well drilled. That was a big ‘ouch’, but what can you do? We have to have water. We can’t wait until it’s a better time financially. We had to […]
Christmas Table in Red
I’ve got 5 easy tips for your holiday entertaining today. I know you’re busy, but you want a gorgeous table for the holidays. And I know that Christmas time is special to you. So what can you do that looks fabulous without taking forever to pull together? I’ve got some tips to share with you, […]
Hand-painted Thrift Store Antique Chairs
This is why I say you should go to the thrift store/consignment store/antique store often. It’s not like Pottery Barn, who can order the item for you if they are sold out. The things at the thrift store are one of a kind. If you like it, buy it, because otherwise it will be gone […]
I Bought More Dishes
I was trying to decide how to word the title of this post – How to keep from re-cluttering after decluttering, Surprise I bought more dishes (said sarcastically), or even Antique Dishes and how to display them. In the end, I chose the direct approach. If you saw my blog post last week about my […]
Fall Table with French Accents
Today I used all vintage and mostly French items for my Fall table. I used soft pastel Haviland Limoges dishes rather than brown plates. If you use white pumpkins and lavender flowers, I think this look can work for the fall. I love bringing something unexpected to my decor and table. In times past, families […]
