Defining Details for a Memorable Photo Wall
When putting together a gallery wall the first thing I like to do is to decide what photos I want to include. Are the all color photos or black and white or are...
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Homes With A Story To Tell
This week my daughter and I worked on her “All About Me” family photo project for school. I selected some family photographs and then I began talkin...
Painted Pumpkin Giveaway
Last year between my preschoolers and the outdoor wildlife in my yard my plans for fall decor took a new turn. I love holiday decorating, but curious toddlers a...
Bittersweet Autumn Wreaths
Autumn has a new meaning now that I live up North. I must admit that when I lived in the South I couldn’t wait to pull out my fall leaves and start decora...
The Bee Cottage Story
Have you ever read one of those books that just stays with you long after you have turned the last page? I read The Bee Cottage Story by Frances Schultz two ye...
Decorating with Inherited Or Vintage Furniture
My dining room is still not finished. It needs another layer of pattern with a rug and possibly some shades for the chandelier, but sometimes decorating takes t...
Happy Houses
When we were looking at homes in Chicago there was one that we named the “happy house.” It was a 1929 red colonial with black shutters, white trim a...
Remixing Your Bathroom With Art
Can you really change the look of a bathroom without renovating and starting all over again? I have been working on the older bathrooms in my home and I have fe...
Transforming Our Tiny Master Bathroom With Color
On the brief real estate tour I took of our home, the master bathroom stood out as one of the rooms I wanted to update. The room was small and the colors felt ...
Adding Curb Appeal To Your Door With A Summer Wreath
Wreaths are a great way to add some color and curb appeal to the entry to your home. There is nothing like a wreath to add a welcoming feel and a pop of color t...