I am one of those people who will procrastinate later.  So I tend to put everything off until the last minute except for Christmas shopping.  I am like a squirrel and hoard gifts away throughout the year and am generally done before Halloween.    So while you are bored at work this week, waiting for the pie to bake or traveling to your holiday destination, here are a few ideas for that hard to shop for person in your life.  … Read More

napkin / napkin rings

Thanksgiving is less than a week away!!  I have pulled out all of our serving pieces as well as every single plate & glassware option we have to pull together this year’s table.  When looking over all of the options, I immediately thought about two people that will not be around our table this year.  My husband lost his mother and I lost my father this past year… knowing this would be a difficult season for the entire family, I wanted to determine a way to incorporate them both into the holiday.  … Read More

love light / pillow / bedding  / loft bed

Thanks for checking out the big room reveal yesterday!  It was a quick project that we turned around in about two weeks.  So it was a lot of painting and a lot of running around shopping.  While I managed to find a lot of the items locally, we did order a few of the items online… from reliable retailers that provided a super speedy delivery time.  … Read More

Are you ready for a BIG reveal?!  Last month Sherwin-Williams basically gave me a fairy wand and challenged me to help transform a reader’s room that needed saving. Instantly I knew exactly which reader’s room to tackle. I had just been sent an email from a long-time follower asking my opinion.… Read More

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I know, I know… we haven’t had Thanksgiving yet!  But, hear me out.  We decorate (typically) on Thanksgiving Day and into the weekend.  That means I need to have any of my new decorations here and ready to hang before then.  While most of our decor will stay fairly similar to years past, I will be adding a few new introductions this season.  … Read More

As my style evolves, there is always one constant… I love a mix of styles.  I always have and always will.  Traditional mixed with Modern, mixed with Mid Century, mixed with you name it.  I especially love incorporating design oriented pieces that have stood the test of time.  Good design, no matter the era, can look as fresh and new today as the day it was created.  … Read More

Velvet pillows always add a luxe feel to any space.  The texture, depth and vast array of colors make them work in any design style.  I have them throughout my own home, all from a variety of sources.  Today I am excited to start a new series called the Deal of the Week.  Each week I will share an amazing deal on must have items.  … Read More

Happy Fall!! We have officially entered one of my absolute favorite seasons.  I am so ready for cooler weather, sweaters and cuddling up under blankets.  This is also the season that seems to fly by!!  So while this post may seem a little early… I put it together to make Fall entertaining easier on all of you.  Basically a no brainer, so you can sit back and enjoy the season.… Read More