Decorate
Finishing Our Master Bedroom Decor
Explore our plans to finish our blue and green master bedroom decor! I am determined to complete at least one decorating project this year at my house! Up to bat: our master bedroom! This room is so close to being finished. I just need to pull together all the design elements and find a few…
Read MoreWhat’s My Antique Dish Worth?
5 Tips to help you determine the worth of your antique or vintage dinnerware! Today, I wanted to share some of my advice on collecting and/or re-selling antique dishes and determining the value. Obviously, the first step in determining value is to identify the maker and pattern. My process for plate identification is detailed in…
Read MoreInfuse Historic Charm into a Builder Grade Home
10 Tips to bring historic charm and character to a new build or builder grade home. Let’s outdate that modern construction! Ban the sterile white box! Nix the cookie cutter uniformity! Bring on the warmth, character, and charm of a period home with architectural features! For most of us the reality of housing markets, location,…
Read MoreBoxwood & Bunnies Easter Mantel
A blue and white Easter Mantel with a Regency inspired aesthetic perfect for spring! Hello Spring. Blue and white is always right, but something about this timeless combo felt particularly fresh and inviting for my spring decor this year. I love this French blue hue. It feels soft and pretty and so right to channel…
Read MoreWhy I Love a Traditional Kitchen
Warm but classic… Functional but sophisticated… Striking but timeless… Ah the well designed traditional kitchen where the heart of your home marries style and function for timeless appeal! Traditional kitchens with their warm wood tones, natural materials, elegant tile work, and sophisticated detailing have an enduring charm that beckons you in, stirs the senses, and…
Read More5 Tips for Styling Your Hutch
At a loss for how to style your hutch? Read my 5 tips to elevate your hutch style below! I found this corner hutch a few years ago now, and it is one of my favorite pieces to display my collection of china and antiques! I try to change it seasonally, but you can almost…
Read MoreA Valentine’s Day Mantel with Paper Heart Doilies
A red and pink Valentine’s Day mantel featuring a crafted paper heart doily garland, gingham ribbon, love letters, and beautiful blooms. Don’t miss the video below to learn how I made the heart garland! I cannot believe in over 10 years of blogging I have never decorated a Valentine’s Day mantel and shared it! Wow!…
Read MoreBest Dressed Door: Making a Large Fresh Outdoor Garland
Using chicken wire to create a large fresh outdoor Christmas garland for the front entry with pine, Fraser fir, cedar, magnolia, holly, and gingham ribbon. There is nothing quite as inviting as a traditional Christmas display at the front door with classic red and green, twinkle lights, and a lush garland. It beckons you inside…
Read MoreChristmas Wrapping Paper Capsule
A Christmas wrapping paper capsule for that little extra pizzazz to your gift giving and style under your tree! Wrapping gifts should never be an afterthought, but sometimes it does get a bit lost in the hustle and bustle of the season as we try to do ALL the things! That’s why I’ve rounded up…
Read MoreOn the First Day of Christmas…
A look at my “12 Days of Christmas” carol decor in the living room! My true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree… I know some of you find this Christmas carol nothing but annoying and far too ridiculous (ahem my husband), but I love it! I look forward to hearing it…
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