I have been hearing this a lot lately. After you set out all of your lovely Christmas decor the house looks so festive and cozy. People don’t notice dreary weather because Christmas is around the corner, where there will be lots of baking, good food, time with family and presents. When the holidays are […]
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How to Use Liming Wax on Wood
This is a pretty simple technique to give wood an entirely new look. The main thing to keep in mind is that you need the wax to work into the wood grain. That won’t work if there is any type of seal on the wood. So if there is a poly or wax coat, you’ll […]
All Through the House Christmas Tour
Welcome to the All Through the House Christmas Tour Well I am continuing my Scottish Christmas theme this year. If you missed the living room Christmas tour, you can find it HERE. The trick for me is to add some Christmas touches without spending too much time or money on the holiday decorating. When the season […]
My 10 Biggest Decorating Fails
Sometimes readers love what I do, and then sometimes well to put it mildly they hate it. That’s right, not everyone appreciates my sense of style and adventure. See? You thought it was all fun and games being a blogger, but we do get our share of criticism. Sometimes I agreed with what was said, […]
Christmas Tour with Country Living
I am so excited to be a part of the Country Living Christmas Tour this year. I usually go pretty simple with Christmas decorations, so I wondered how it would go down this year. Would mine be the only one with modest simple decorations? Well the homes I have seen are magnificent! An […]
My Favorite Candlesticks
After visiting Amy Howard at her stunning home a few weeks ago, I’ve been thinking about how beautiful it was. I was particularly struck with the beauty of some antique candlesticks in her home, and that put me on a hunt to find some amazing ones for my home. And that is why this month […]
My Best Advice for Decorating on a Budget
So you have a limited budget. And you need to decorate a room. How in the heck are you going to pull it off? Well it ain’t easy, but it can be done, at least I think so. KNOW YOUR BUDGET First if your budget is super tight figure out exactly what it is. SELL STUFF […]
How I gave a Room Farmhouse French Style
I know we are all looking for shortcuts to decorating, and I think there are definitely some out there. I think the question is where to start, and do you need to change out furniture or just accessories to get the look you want. And some of you are asking how to go more neutral, […]