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Master Bedroom Updates
I have been a bit M.I.A. this week… …..catching up on projects and daily life….in-between travel and activities. I have been working “slowly” on the master bedroom… …..just adding a few...
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Adding to and Starting a New Collection
I need to call the hot-line for “antiques anonymous” . . . ~ ~ seriously, I need to seek a cure from this affliction. Or do I want to be cured???? I downsize a collection . . . and then what do I do???...
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Retro Ornaments In Vintage Ironstone
In keeping with my simple Christmas decor . . . well, as simple as this girl gets . . . ~ ~ I decorated the area that I have my ironstone pieces with new retro ornaments. I love the look of the old...
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Rustic and Elegance, A Great Combination
I cannot say that my house is either rustic or elegant. However, I would like to feel that I have a bit of both. Marrying the two elements to make an interesting vignette or feel of a room. I removed...
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We’re Not In Mr. McGregor’s Garden Anymore!
Oh that Peter Rabbit. . . he was chased out of Mr. McGregor’s Garden on a stick along with his other mischievous friends, while Peter’s three sisters obeyed their mother and enjoyed chamomile tea....
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A Pretty French Print
I unpacked my treasures from our antiquing field trip to Pennsylvania this week . . . and right away I knew where I wanted to hang a vintage French print that I purchased. This print was tucked away in...
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How To Use Vintage Items For All Of Your Planting Needs
Why buy new things to contain your plants and flowers when you can make the plants or flowers even prettier by using vintage items. So today, I will show you how I use vintage items for all of my...
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Put A Lid On It
If you are like me, I am always looking for something different to place on decorative items, such as books. Or just looking for something out of the ordinary to use for everyday purposes. So what do...
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A Treasured Find of an Ironstone Foot Bath
I have been attending quite a few estate sales lately and been having great luck. Oh sometimes it can be truly a bust, but recently I have done well. Take for example this treasured find: I spotted...
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Adding More Color
I recently took away my fruit themed canisters that I have had for years in the kitchen and added more ironstone to the countertop space. However, it looked like a sea of white. Now I do love white...
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Using Fruit to Enhance Your Decor
Using fruit to enhance your decor is a good thing. I have utilized both faux and real fruit to add color, texture and interest in my decor for many years. Faux fruit has certainly come a long way from...
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Adding An Antique Architectural Piece in the Kitchen {Antique Gingerbread Trim}
Adding an antique architectural piece in the kitchen (antique gingerbread trim) was on the agenda this week. I have had this architectural piece for some time now. I purchased it from my friend...
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Dining Room Hutch Makeover
Literally, on a whim, I decided that the hutch needed a makeover. The hutch’s contents were pretty much the same for over a year and I thought it was time for a change. But what do I place in the...
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A Vintage Fall Vignette
A vintage fall vignette was on the list to do when I found a couple of great vintage items while shopping in Leesburg, Virgina. The vignette started with a vintage Borden’s crate that I purchased at...
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Ironstone and Limelight Hydrangeas and The Winners
Vintage Ironstone and Limelight Hydrangeas just seem to go together like grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. I traveled to Virgina this week with my hubby and was able to see my friend Mary...
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Soft Glows with Pine Trees and Ironstone – A Winter’s Vignette
Soft glows with pine trees and ironstone was the goal this year for the great room table vignette. Boughs of holly clipped from our holly trees brings the outdoors in. I am not quite sure why I have...
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Our Great Room Christmas Mantel
Our Great Room Christmas mantel this year is probably the most simplistic mantel that I have created. I promised myself this year that I am really going to downsize my Christmas decorations. I did...
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My Christmas Foyer
Today, I am teaming up with some of my wonderful fellow bloggers of bHome, in Day 3 of A Christmas Tour. Where you will receive some terrific inspiration of all things Christmas. bHome the mobile app...
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My Christmas Home Tour
Welcome to my home! THE FOYER AND GREAT ROOM A pillow sets the tone as you enter the house. The antique French buffet is the showpiece in the foyer. You can see the tree as soon as you open the door....
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Winterizing the Foyer, A Winter Vignette
After a very busy and fun-filled weekend with friends and family which was also filled with surprises, I hit the ground running on Monday, dismantling the Christmas decorations. It usually takes me...
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