sharing my passion for all things home
You're probably sick of me showing my living room all the time, but I have a few quick updates I want to share. Today, I made the last of my final "big" updates to the room (I think). First, I found this HUGE basket at Home Goods earlier this week. I have been looking for something like this for a long time. My fireplace is very large and the … [Read more...]
I'm not really known for my patience. When I decide that I want something, I kind of want it to happen right away. This is especially true when it comes to getting things done in my home. In this week's Folk Blog Journal, we're talking about what we're looking forward to the most in the near future. For me, it's getting some projects … [Read more...]
If you've been following me for awhile you'll know that I am crazy for gingham fabric. Source I don't know what it is, but it just speaks to me and I LOVE it! And, OH...and how I wish I had a picture (or maybe I don't!) of me wearing a gingham suit -- yes a SUIT -- I had in the early 90s. It was YELLOW gingham! Can you just DIE?! Yes, I owned … [Read more...]
One of the hardest rooms to decorate is my master bedroom. Why? Because this is a room I share with a man with very masculine taste. And, because I think it's important he feels comfortable in this space, I consider his thoughts a lot when decorating our master bedroom.Our bedroom currently looks like this: It's a decent blend of the both of us, … [Read more...]
This week's Folk Blog Journal Challenge is about our American history, and how Martin Luther King, Jr.'s story may have influenced our own. I don't remember the first time I heard of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior (he was assassinated when I was an infant so I never saw his speeches live) but it seems like I've always heard about him and his quest … [Read more...]
I've had a lot of questions and comments about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, so I thought I'd take a few minutes to explain the pros and the cons of ASCP in a short post (well, kind of a short post). Basically, everyone wants to know what is so great about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and what is all the fuss about? Is ASCP the right product for your … [Read more...]
I was surfing my favorite blogs this morning and saw Thrifty Decor Chick's post about her new ASCP Aubusson Blue dresser in her foyer. Isn't it gorgeous?! If you've been hanging around here for any length of time, you have probably figured out that I am a sucker for the color blue. When I started thinking about it, it made me kind of chuckle.My … [Read more...]
I typically don't do much to decorate for Valentine's Day. I used to give the kids those little vinyl window clings and let them go crazy with them on the windows and doors. But, I guess we need new ones because our oldies don't stick so well anymore. So, this year, while browsing through one of my favorite little shops, I came across this … [Read more...]
This blog journaling challenge is going to be tough some weeks. I had to really think hard about this week's assignment: What is something you've done that you never thought you could do? To be perfectly honest, it was really hard to narrow this topic down to just one thing. I mean, there was the time that I went to a fitness boot camp and … [Read more...]
We all have it, don't we? It's what I call "entryway clutter" (original, I know). It's that place in our home that collects clutter no matter what we do. It's usually right next to the door where we always come in and is an easy "drop-off" place. It's a magnet for junk and a family dumping ground. You'll find things like … [Read more...]
I mentioned at the end of 2012, that I still needed to finish up the room re-do I started for my daughter last year.She's about to turn 8, and she's growing up way too fast. She likes peace signs, animals, her iPod Touch and everything that is bright and sparkly. She doesn't really play with toys anymore and she is an avid reader. She really is … [Read more...]
It's Week #2 of the Folk Magazine blogging/journal and today, we're talking about our goals for the year. And, quite honestly, I really hadn't given it much thought. Well, actually, I did make a list of the projects I want to do around my home and blogged about it here. And, I talked about being a better steward of my decorating budget … [Read more...]
You've probably heard it before..."shop your house" when you don't have the budget for new or you just want a fresh look. I have to admit, whenever I'd hear Nate Berkus (or some other famous decorator on t.v.) say that, I would kind of roll my eyes at them. Because, frankly, I've been doing that for years. It didn't seem like a new tip to me. … [Read more...]
I usually don't make New Year's resolutions. But, this year, I thought a "theme word" for the year sounded nice.I like "Intention." Linking up to: Silver Pennies Due to stolen content I cannot provide a full RSS feed. I work hard to provide fresh, original content and, unfortunately, there are sites that like to steal from honest, … [Read more...]
I recently discovered Folk Magazine through one of my new favorite blogs. They cover everything that appeals to me; decorating, family, home and real living. This year, the Folk blog is hosting a special weekly journaling series that will continue all year long that caught my attention. They are inviting regular folks and bloggers to journal … [Read more...]
