I love decorating our home.
Over the years I have learned to add pieces to our house that bring us joy and meaning. Mixing new pieces of furniture and accessories with old/antique pieces gives a house a collected look.
Shopping the house first and using what I already have is great way to stay on a decorating budget. This is also a great way to add pieces you truly love to a house to make it a home.
No trends in our home I stay true to my style which is French Country with a bit of farmhouse.
Hello everyone, this morning I’m sharing a simple way of updating a fall wreath . Today is 10th on the 10th hosted by Ann from Apple Street Cottage. Thank you Ann for hosting each month. I’m joined by a creative group of bloggers. There’s a different theme every month and we need to keep our budget…
Today, I’m especially excited to share a couple of Ironstone thrifted finds with you today. Thrifted Finds Not long after this pandemic started small businesses suffered rather quickly especially in NJ and NY. NJ has been especially hit hard so while on Instagram a shop I follow had two pieces that caught my eye immediately….
Good morning everyone, a heatwave is continuing in NJ. Let’s talk summer porch ideas using flowers in containers and baskets. Flowers are needing extra care during this extreme heat, therefore watering twice a day is a necessity. A basket on the front door looks pretty filled with deep pink flowers against the black paint. Take…
Today I’m sharing a dining room color change. The original color, New Chestnut by Benjamin Moore was a bit darker than anticipated. This hindered the eye’s natural flow. John repainted the room Stone House by Benjamin Moore. I used this color on this side of the house. Looking Brighter As a result, changing to a…
Adding vintage and thrifted pieces to a garden or pots on a deck adds tons of character and interest. Pots on a deck make it feel more like a room. I added new paint to pots last year. This year, I was happy to find vintage aged galvanized tubs to use for dahlias. Being aged…
Hello everyone, it’s Pinterest Challenge day hosted by Cindy at County Road 407. This month’s inspiration comes from Liz Marie Blog sharing a patriotic tray. Wasn’t Barb’s sparkly patriot living room pretty? This tray speaks to my heart because there’s nothing like sharing some patriotism, right! I chose similar elements as on Liz’s tray and a… Continue reading Patriotic Tray