A Smiling Summer Begins
“There is a smiling summer here, which causes birds to sing.” -Emily Dickinson … Read More A Smiling Summer Begins
Category: Decorating
Pops of Blue
My love affair with Blue and White has outlasted many seasons and trends.
White, Done Right
A White Color scheme just makes sense for me. White surroundings are effective in promoting peace, but can be easily changed when desired.
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Classic Hues – Painting the Cottage (Project 24)
For nearly 3 years now, I have jokingly been calling the paint style in the Living Room “Ancient Chateau” because we never quite had time to wash all of the old paste off the walls after we soaked the 1960’s wallpaper off. Fast forward to this weekend. We shut everything down, put our phones on… Read More Classic Hues – Painting the Cottage (Project 24)
Let the Light Shine In (Project #23)
We Took down the Toile material and the old curtains on the double window, and hung a very sheer white material behind the Antique Hutch. … Read More Let the Light Shine In (Project #23)
A Cozy, Colorful Porch (Project # 19)
NOW is the perfect Season to celebrate Alfresco occasions… from elegant afternoon teas to simple evening parties. We are sprucing up our outside living space in preparation for the Summer. After living in the South for more than half of my adult life, I am easily able to wax poetic about lazy summer… Read More A Cozy, Colorful Porch (Project # 19)
Never Judge a Hat By Its Cover ~Day 16 of The 40 Day Projects
When paired with Martha Stewart’s Blue Rooster Contact Paper, my heart was thrilled by the perfect transformation the two Hat Boxes
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More Than “JOY” Dishwashing Liquid (40 Projects, Day 8)
With starting a new job at Home, and Home Educating, my Countertops have begun to look like I may be the Star of the next episode of “Hoarders.” I HATE a crowded kitchen, but it has just gotten away from me, considering we do much of the schooling in the kitchen, etc. But Enough is Enough. … Read More More Than “JOY” Dishwashing Liquid (40 Projects, Day 8)
The Hutch: A Summer Project –Day 6
My goals were to add more blue in the Hutch, and also to add a bit of summer to the look.
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A Comfortable, Beautiful, Clean Living Room: the 40 Days Project (Day 4)
Today, my son and I rolled up our sleeves and DID IT! We made our Living Room a place of comfort, purpose, and beauty! … Read More A Comfortable, Beautiful, Clean Living Room: the 40 Days Project (Day 4)
Blue Willow 