Summer Decorating Feature

I was very excited when Country Sampler magazine contacted me 

last year about possibly featuring my umbrella wreath in their 

special Summer Decorating publication.

I have to say it was even more exciting when they notified me that it was, 

in fact, chosen to be featured in the Summer edition!  

Thank you, Country Sampler!

It was an honor to be featured in your magazine.

Have a sweet weekend, friends.

I'm getting ready to decorate for Fall & I can't wait!

Back Again

I've decided to give this blogging thing another round.  I didn't realize I've been at it for 11 years now!  Believe me, I really thought about giving it all up, but here I am.  

Once I made the decision to start blogging again, I thought it might be time for something new, so

I did a very smart thing....

I contacted Linda @ My Fairy Blog Mother to turn this place around!

Didn't she do an outstanding job?  I'm so pleased with this new look.  

Linda is seriously like Superwoman.  She's very knowledgeable and very patient.  I have to say that because I may or may not have driven her a little crazy.  Half the time, I wasn't sure what I wanted, the other half, she had to explain to me what all the options were!  lol   Honestly, I have no technical knowledge at all.  

I need to also add that I'm in New York, Linda is in California, yet she always seemed to answer me right away despite the 3 hour time difference.  Maybe she never sleeps?

So my point is, if you are thinking of a new blog design, contact Linda.  You won't be disappointed.

Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

I have a lot to share with you, so I'll be back soon! 

Lovely Sunflowers

Since Fall is around the corner, I thought I would re-share one of my tablescapes.

The warm colors of Fall are always a welcome sight this time of year.

*Sigh*

You may recall seeing some of these items 

from my other tablescapes.

Nothing is new here.

Wicker placemats from Pier 1.

Bronze chargers from Michaels.

Orange Dinner plates from Walmart, Better Homes & Gardens collection.

Sunflower plates from Christmas Tree Shop.

Napkins from Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Flatware...a mystery.  For the life of me, I can't remember!

Park Lane wine glasses from local antique shop.

Amber bubble goblets were borrowed from my sister 

(I believe she got them at Tuesday Morning)

Burlap runner from Home Goods.

Black enamel splatterware coffee pot from local antique shop.

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The tree looking out the dining room window

had not changed when I took these photos several weeks ago.  

 It's turning a vibrant red now. 

Thank you for visiting me today.

Happy Fall!

Just an fyi:  I'm having computer
issues, which I'm hoping are resolved soon.
I could scream... it's all very frustrating.

 

Valentine's Day Vignette

I've been meaning to share my Valentine's Day hutch with you for a few weeks now,

but you know how that goes...sometimes blogging takes a back seat.

So, with only a day to go, here goes:

I put this together with stuff I hand on hand.

I will forever love that little cupid boy.

I've had him for quite a few years now. 

I'm happy seeing the pops of red here.  There's just so much white

outside my window right now, any color is a welcome change.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Winter Mantel 2017

Happy New Year, friends! 

I may be a few weeks late with the wishes, but they are sincere.

Today, I thought I would share my Winter mantel.

If you are a fan of Gilmore Girls, 

you might really enjoy it.  

If you are not a fan of Gilmore Girls, 

hopefully you will enjoy it anyway! :)

I found the poster on Etsy and I just couldn't resist.

Stars Hollow, Connecticut...

the fictional hometown of Gilmore Girls.

I love the blue grey wooden snowflakes.

I found them at Lowe's after Christmas and had to have them.

I added a strand of snowflake lights for a little light in the evenings.

I hope you are all staying warm & cozy this Winter.

See you soon!

 

Christmas Home Tour 2016

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Go ahead & grab a hot beverage because I've got lots of pictures
to show you today.
Let's do this home tour all in one post.
I'll even promise to keep the chit chat to a minimum.

Come on in!

Welcome!

We did several home projects this year which I, being 

a sporadic blogger this year, did not share yet!

Hopefully you won't notice them here.

Let's start in the living room.

I went with a red, white & black theme this year.

Now into the entryway we go.

This old window is right next to the front door.

Straight ahead, you'll see my 

"It's A Wonderful Life" themed vignette.

I have always loved this movie.

My husband, over the years, has come to love it too.

This vignette was so much fun to put together.

Now let's head into the dining room.

I pretty much always keep to a white, cream,

blue, silver & gold palette in here.

And the sitting room...

 Next up, the kitchen...

Moving on to the center hallway.

This little tree was all about pastels...

pink, blush, blue, mint, gray.

 I even gave the bathroom shelf (below) some holiday spirit.

 Next is the master bedroom...

I hope you enjoyed my Christmas home tour this year.

It's always a pleasure to have you visit.

Merry Christmas!!!

Linking to:

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

 

Halloween

I've been trying to put up a few photos of my Halloween decor for weeks now.

I finally got a chance to do it.  

Phew...I made it with a few days to spare!  

I didn't put out a lot of Halloween decor this year.

Just a few of my favorite vintage looking pieces here & there.

Happy Halloween!