Pocket frames
The most rewarding challenge is coming up with an idea that is new and unique- (at least something I haven’t seen before!) 🙂 One day I thought I’d like to … Continue reading
Natural and neutral mantel
I had a picture in my mind of what I wanted to do this year and this is it! I wanted to use gray pottery and dark wood. I wanted … Continue reading
Laundry room renovation- Details!
Delight is in the Details- The Laundry room renovation was one of the larger projects we’ve done. I tolerate the large construction jobs, so I can get to the decorating … Continue reading
Laundry Room Renovation- Labor of love!
One of the wish list items when looking for our new home was a large laundry room! Compared to our last laundry area, which was a walk through to our … Continue reading
What can one can do?
The Wonders of Spray Paint- The question is, what can one can do? I decided I’d share what one can of spray paint can cover, literally! 🙂 Most changes that … Continue reading
-Love Mantel-
For Valentine’s Day I decided to decorate our mantel in a Love theme- I figured why not, it’s Valentine’s Day! And besides, what greater theme than love- It’s a word … Continue reading
White as- SNOW -flake swag
I love snow flakes! I love decorating with snow flakes! I love the fact that snow flakes represent Christmas AND Winter! So I decided to incorporate snow flakes in much … Continue reading
Red and silver swag~ Hostess gift idea
With Christmas parties and gatherings upon us, I wanted to make something special to show thanks for our invitation, and for their hospitality! What better way than a hostess gift … Continue reading
Drum Shade Sconce made easy!
The sconces on either side of the fireplace needed updating, so they got it!!! I shopped around and didn’t find anything that I liked that were large enough to work … Continue reading
Night Stand~ Given New Life
My daughter Ariel has caught the bug~ the “All things DIY” bug that is… This is the night stand she recently refinished. It’s Beautiful isn’t it!!! Since this was her … Continue reading
animal prints~ wild trend that continues to roar!
Although I’ve had touches of animal print in my interior design for many years, there now appears to be an up-roar in the trend! Home design trends tend to follow … Continue reading
Potato bin to Plant Stand~ position yourself…
Although I had no idea of it’s future purpose, I bought this old potato bin as a challenge~ As you can see, it has found renewed life and purpose! Here … Continue reading
Master Bedroom Make-over~
~We are finally completely finished with the Master Make-over~ Today I’m going to post some pictures with a few tips I learned along the way! We went from a sage … Continue reading
The Light, The Lamps!
Well, it’s been almost two weeks and we’re almost done with the Master Bedroom make-over. There are two things that I’m still finishing up, so the final reveal will have … Continue reading
Frame time for Fun!
Frame out some time for fun to keep the balance… This morning I had to stop listening to the news of what’s going on in our country. I knew that … Continue reading
Trash To Treasures~ four yard sale items transformed!
The Reveal~ Three weeks ago, you may remember, I posted about four unique yard sale finds that I picked up on a whim. My goal was to turn these four … Continue reading
Fall Baker’s Rack~ treasures
Decorating my baker’s rack is the most fun for me! It’s an area that I can change often and add lots of candles and wonderful things… It’s an excuse to … Continue reading
modern Autumn Arrangement
I decided a modern arrangement is what was needed for our family room coffee table this year. I ditched the idea of a Fall vignette that usually adorns the table, … Continue reading
Simplicity~
I look at the arrangement I have set up in our morning room and I hear the word Simplicity~ It came about so simply~ My daughter so generously bought me … Continue reading
We Love Autumn~ wreath holder
We not only love Autumn, we love, love, love Autumn… When finishing up this very easy project, I thought about what to write that describes how we feel about Fall … Continue reading
Variety is the spice of life | Fall diy
Variety is the spice of life~ These words were once penned by English poet William Cowper. We’ve taken this cliche’ to mean that life is more interesting when you experience … Continue reading
the Bed Nook grows up~
Once I realized that this large window seat was the dimension of a twin mattress, my eyes were opened up to the whole bed nook concept~ I quickly bought a … Continue reading
-apothecary/spice cabinet reveal-
While at the Chesapeake Bay over the fourth of July, my husband and I ventured out to a local estate sale. It was a gift to me, from him, as … Continue reading
Guest room (All Things are possible) solutions.
My goal with this guest room was to make the most of the furniture we have, knowing that soon we’ll be sending it along to our son~ see, before heading … Continue reading
craft room~ STORAGE Solution Solved…
We finished our Craft Room Makeover two weeks ago. It was after I published it, I realized there was one more thing that I could do to add storage. I … Continue reading
Beautiful Bath on a budget~
~Shop your own closets~ Essentially, this was a makeover using pieces I had tucked away… ….Items put on a shelf for such a time as this! I call this post … Continue reading
Reflect the Light~
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. – Edith Wharton While my children were growing up, I would send them … Continue reading
Create Vignettes~ and capture memories…
One reason I love to decorate is it gives me the freedom to display all of the things that bring joy to my heart. Our homes are our sanctuaries. They … Continue reading
The Summer of Love, baker’s rack~
As I was pulling things together to decorate my baker’s rack for Summer, It kind of took on a theme of it’s own… ….The Summer of Love…It’s official. This Summer … Continue reading
Craft room make-under~
You’re probably wondering what I mean by a “make-under”…. Well, when I looked at my craft room I just knew what needed to be done~ I needed to give this … Continue reading
Plush Place mat Pillow…
I found three of these place mats at Target on clearance…I’m not exactly sure of their original price, but they were part of the Threshold line, so I believe they … Continue reading
HOPE……..helps!
Here is a simple home decor project that will not only brighten up your home, but also your heart~ and I’ll tell you why… ….but first some easy directions to … Continue reading
She sells sea shells…making memories!
Here’s another creation prepared for the gallery, but staying right here with me! When brainstorming for all things seaworthy, I came up with the idea of creating a basket that appears … Continue reading
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