Earlier this month I posted a peek of some clearance goodies I picked up to help with my winter decorating. I finally got around to it...BUT, I wondered why I was getting an unsettling feeling every time I walked by my mantel. I had mostly shopped the house and used items I love and use… Continue reading Cluttered or Clustered? or The Minor Adjustment That Made Me Stop Hating My Winter Mantel
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…Winter!
Are you like me? Do you feel a little blue when all of the greenery, ribbons and sparkle come down after Christmas? On the one hand it's nice to have a little clutter packed up and put away. But on the other hand (anyone else have your mind go immediately to Fiddler On the Roof… Continue reading It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…Winter!
Old Door Becomes Message Board
Last weekend on Facebook a hint may have been “leaked” about a new project involving a door. Well, after just a couple of glitches it is finally done and installed! I kind of have a thing for doors {notice what’s hanging in the background behind the sofa}…and windows…and other architectural “stuff” if I can get… Continue reading Old Door Becomes Message Board
Spring Mantel On a Cloudy Day
It seems no matter when I want to take home decor pictures I get a cloudy and/or rainy day…but I won’t complain because I love the rain, and we had an unseasonably warm and dry fall and winter! “Mostly Neutral” would be the way I would describe this year’s mantel. I love the soothing,… Continue reading Spring Mantel On a Cloudy Day
The Gift That Gives Forever {Giveaway Winner Announced}
-{ Well, that was easy! The winner of the $20 DaySpring Giveaway is Ashley H. Congratulations, Ashley! }- One of the greatest things about our celebration of Christmas is that the Gift we celebrate is one that gives and gives through all eternity. Love came down in the humblest of fashions, in the form of… Continue reading The Gift That Gives Forever {Giveaway Winner Announced}
31 Days of Progress Day 24 :: DIY Black Furniture and A Message
Each day is full of new lessons to learn, victories to celebrate, and mistakes to keep one humble {oh, and teach us a thing or two}. I’ve been quiet this week, it started with a 2-day migraine and the rest has been the worst case of insomnia I’ve ever had for a week straight. At… Continue reading 31 Days of Progress Day 24 :: DIY Black Furniture and A Message