Sometimes, the inspiration for my Christmas decor comes from a photo I've seen online. Sometimes, it comes from a particular item I find in a store. And, sometimes, the inspiration simply comes from a spool of ribbon. ... continue reading...
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Autumn Home Decor Tour
"Few things are more important than finding a home and working at it constantly to make it resonate with deep memories and fulfill deep longings." ~ Thomas Moore My daughter was 3 when I first started writing/blogging and this past summer she just turned 15. It's mind boggling how quickly the time goes! Now that she has her driver's permit and is hitting the roads with her terrified parents holding on for dear life, she's thinking ahead to purchasing her first car. ... continue reading...
Built In Shelving Makeover in Family Room
When we moved into our home 14 years ago, I was so thrilled to have more storage than I could have ever dreamed of. And in our family room, that included built-in lower cabinets on either side of the fireplace that were quickly filled up with toys, games CD's and DVD's. Yes, those ancient relics of technology. This was almost 15 years ago folks! But, I could never understand why the builder didn't 'finish' the job and install upper shelving as well. ... continue reading...
Why We’ve Chosen Vacations Over Projects
We're going to be giving our laundry room a makeover soon. It's LONG overdue! In fact, the folks from the counter company were just here taking measurements. While we have made some simple, inexpensive updates over the years, it still has many of the original elements from when the house was built in 1992. The counters will be changed from the small, square ceramic tiles to a gorgeous slab of quartz. The florescent light fixture will be switched out for something much more stylish and forgiving ... continue reading...
A New Look for the Family Room
Hello dear friends! I did NOT expect to completely skip over January and February too before we met here again but...life. Between experiencing a bit of the January blues, the 'rona' hitting our house (thankfully not too hard) and a quick family vacation, time has gotten away from me. But, as the days grow longer and I see signs of spring on the horizon, I can feel my spirits beginning to lift and a renewed energy growing inside of me. ... continue reading...
