For this springtime living room, I just wanted pretty. Pretty, mixed in with some balance, harmony, and a little comfort. An inviting mixture and combination of textures, colors, finishes, and patterns. I am calling this a springtime living room, but really and truly, there is nothing specific or themed about it. This look could work…
Spring/Summer
7 Tips for Successful Thrift Shopping
I wrote 7 Tips for Successful Thrift Shopping as a follow-up to my post The Joy of Treasure Finds by Thrift Shopping about all the treasures I have found by shopping at garage sales, consignment stores, rummage sales, and thrift shops. I wanted to share here what I have learned from a nearly life-long…
Hydrangeas in the Summer Living Room
In all honesty – I really can’t take credit for this. I didn’t do anything magically creative, or create some sort of brilliant strategy. I didn’t even plan for it … it literally just happened. Here are the totally clueless steps I took to make hydrangeas in the summer living room come together. #1: Over…
A Simple & Easy Easter Coffee Table
Estate sales are a very odd beast. You are essentially in a front row seat to someone’s life, who is a complete stranger. In their home, in their absence, every drawer, closet and cupboard is thrown wide open for display and inspection. And honestly, you come across some pretty odd things. I am not a big follower…
A Bright and Easy Summer Living Room
This year’s bright and easy summer living room is freshened up with new pillows, an arrangement of blue and white ceramic ware on the mantel, and shells…scattered everywhere! To get my summer living room started, I was trolling Home Goods for fabric inspiration. I searched through table clothes, runners, napkins, placemats, and nothing jumped…
