This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. This time of year as late afternoon eases into evening everything seems to glow. It is a wonderful time to gather friends close and enjoy a few hours ‘basking’ in it, so to speak. Unwind and relax together as the days get shorter and [Read more…]
How to Make a Decorating Plan
You wouldn’t go on vacation without a plan… You wouldn’t have a wedding or even a party without a plan… So why do so many people decorate without a plan? Maybe because they just don’t know How to Make a Decorating Plan. Well, those days are over! Today I am sharing my latest video … [Read more…]
Let’s Welcome Fall
Are you ready? Ready for pumpkins and spice and everything nice? Nice and cool & cozy that is … I sure am! Here summer is leaving in a blaze of heat, but even though the temps are still high, I feel the fall coming on… The days are getting a smidge shorter with every [Read more…]
Low Cost High Style Decor Ideas
Hey there… Hope you had a terrific long weekend. I was in Boston and you could just about feel fall in the air. Popping in quick to tell you that I have a new video to share with you! It is all about low cost high style decor ideas. These ideas are not only save [Read more…]
News to Share …
I love creating Decorating Tips & Tricks ~ my podcast. I love it mostly b/c it has connected me with so many of you in a way that the written word cannot. I love it so much that I want to do more of it and do it even better. ( Anita feels that same. [Read more…]
How to Create a Beautiful & Affordable Tablescape
There has been a lot of talk about what “sparks joy” these days. Belongings that makes us happy, comfortable … joyful. As far as home decor goes, the pieces that spark joy for me are those that help to bring my family together. Today I am sharing beautiful pieces that do just that [Read more…]
Top Ten Decorating Questions ANSWERED
Between my blog, podcast and live talks I get A LOT of decorating questions. Often I hear the same questions, so I thought I’d answer the Top Ten Decorating Questions for you! I made a VIDEO doing just that… Click below to watch and have your decorating questions answered. Below are the questions I cover [Read more…]
Projects
Holiday Table Decorating – Styled & Set
Welcome to the Styled & Set Holiday Tour! This year the beauty & creativity in store for you is incredible & inspiring. If you are coming over from Citrine Living welcome! Thanks to Lory of Designthusiasm for organizing the event. My table is styled & set with highs & lows and the warm neutral palette [Read more…]
Easy Christmas Floral Arrangement
Today I am joining forces with a fabulous group of bloggers to bring you the Home for the Holidays Tour! The tour is sponsored by Bespoke Decor. Read on for an opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $200 gift card to Bespoke. Happy Holidays to you a bit early! Bespoke Decor is [Read more…]
Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece Ideas
I love Thanksgiving … The spirit of gratefulness, the inclusiveness and the fact that it kicks off the holiday season, makes this day extra special in my mind. The food too ranks high and of course, the opportunity to set a beautiful table. Whether you are hosting a gathering involving extra tables & chairs or [Read more…]
Styled & Set – Grey and Copper for fall
A bit of a tweak on the the traditional October colors, today I share with you my grey and copper table. It all started with a placemat and end up like this… The inspiration may have been a grey buffalo check placemat, but the reason was, and is, the fabulous Styled & Set Tour I [Read more…]