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…]
How to Make a House a Home with Better Homes & Gardens
There are houses – plenty of them. Then there are homes – not nearly as many of those. A house is simply walls, a roof & some stuff. A home is a special place that feeds your soul. Any house can become a home with some care, consideration and personalization. We should all live in [Read more…]
The Beauty of a Written Note
I have a stash. Do you? A stash of notes & cards from special people who have blessed my life. Some are tied with ribbon from one person, others are in a box from a certain time & place. All are treasured. The beauty of a written note is only made the sweeter by our [Read more…]
Garden Video & something you need to try!
Hey Everyone! Hope your summer is unfolding in all the ways you have hoped. We are back from London & Paris. What a fabulous trip! Flowers everywhere I looked and so much more beauty. At the end of the post is a collage of some photos we snapped along the way. Upon [Read more…]
Faux Flowers 101 – Video & Give Away
Learn all you need to know about going faux – faux florals that is! Watch the video … Listen to the podcast episode … Find out: what to look for in a good faux; how to incorporate faux into your decor; how to care for faux; AND Enter to win a $150 gift certificate [Read more…]
Beautiful Homes & Rose Garden Video Tour
Let’s go on another walk together! We’ll explore more of my neighborhood, then finish up strolling through the rose garden at the Wrigley Mansion. CLICK below to begin! Because I have never met a rose I didn’t love, I snapped a few photos for you. You can almost smell these beauties… [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…]
