Today I asked Lory at Designthusiasm to share how she decorates and celebrates Hanukkah. I’m so excited she’s here! Borrowed Traditions Blue and white is one of the most popular combinations in home decor. It also happens to be the pairing most associated with Hanukkah. If you’re looking for new design ideas, sometimes it helps […]
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The BEST Farmhouse Fudge Recipe
I know this blog is about interior design, but I decided to step out of the interior decor for today and share my very favorite fudge recipe with you. I’ve been making this fudge for about 20 years, and have modified the recipe over time. My friends told me the last batch this year was […]
6 Ways to Make Your Home Cozy
Truth be told, it doesn’t actually get that cold here. Still we have damp, deary days that are cold-ish. Those of you that live in cold climates probably have tons of tips for how to make a home warm and cozy. I have a few, and I’m sharing those with you today. Now let’s get […]
Another Magazine Photo Shoot
I don’t always mention when I’m in a magazine, because it feels a little braggy. But I wanted to let you know about the 3 that are in the works. This brings the total to 21 (not including the Round Top Register). See what I mean, it sounds a bit braggy. Still I’ve found people […]
Shopping for Vintage French Items
Vintage items add so much to any room’s home decor. It’s a central theme in Farmhouse French design. Just look at this lamp. It’s vintage milk glass with gold accents. The table is a gold Florentine table. You just can’t find anything new that looks like this. The books also are vintage. Vintage items give […]
Mountain House Updates to the Living Room
I love seeing a room transition over time! Let’s check out where this room started in March of 2016 when we moved some things in here. Yes that pendant light in the middle has been changed out already. So here’s how the room started at our mountain house in Black Mountain, NC. Then we moved […]
Adding a Wow to a Room
I’ve been saying this for awhile, but hey it’s true. Unique, vintage, one-of-a-kind things are the kind of things that give a room presence. Today I am going to show you an example. For one, the room is unique because of the barnwood I used for the shower curtain valance. I had a cool piece […]
9 Ways to Use a Basket, Fall Decor and MORE
I love it when posts I’ve written a while back are still relevant. This is one of them. There are so many ways to use a basket and several that are awesome in Farmhouse French decorating. Check out 9 ways I’ve used baskets in my home. Today let’s look at 9 ways to use baskets. […]
