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…
5 Steps to a Beautiful Mantel
Having a mantel is both a delight and a responsibility. Mantels are delightful because, as a rule, they are the crown of your fireplace, and are easily the focus of the room. They are a responsibility because…they are the focus of the room! A mantel can be a huge part of making your home feel…
Mediterranean Chicken Salad for Easter
Welcome to Week Two of our Bunny Hop for Spring. Please visit all 4 bloggers (links below) to enjoy a wide range of Easter culinary delights! A special thank you to Debbie Stolle of Your Home Your Happy Place for organizing and leading us! Today I have a recipe for a Mediterranean salad for Easter…