During the process of remodeling, about 10 years ago, we gutted the kitchen of our home. In the middle of it all, one of the ‘guys’ asked me if I would like a plate shelf over the kitchen sink. I hadn’t even considered this option, and I was delighted with the offer. I happily ‘rubber-stamped’…
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How to Decorate using 5 Classic Design Elements
How to decorate using 5 classic design elements was an idea that came to me when I realized that all 5 of these elements have been around for many, many years, and I find myself using them over and over, all year round. I wanted to share how I incorporate these timeless and classic items, on an everyday basis. They…
The Loveseat I Almost Didn’t Buy
On a Saturday afternoon last January, Sailor and I made a run to our vet’s store to buy special food for our 2 older cats (Lucy and Archie). The drive home passes right by a large, successful consignment shop. Fortunately, I was driving, so I veered into the parking lot. I hadn’t even parked the car…
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…
Summer Coffee Table
It always starts with something, doesn’t it? Sometimes bringing in a new décor pieces makes you rethink everything! I had been noticing on some blogs (here and here) some very pretty baskets so large they were almost trays. Baskets that are big and wide, with a shallow lip around them. I made a mental note…