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Winter Storm Plant Therapy

I enjoyed a few minutes potting these new plants. I also took time to groom and water my other houseplants. Although brief, it did feel good to be working with soil and plants.

Jan 261 min read

As the Christmas decorations are packed away for another year, it's a good time to do a home re-set. As much as I enjoy all the decorations, I also enjoy the opportunity to slowly rebuild my decor.

Happy Hygge New Year

I want my home to feel interesting and unique to us. Decorating with our book trophies (yes, that's a thing), artwork from our travels, and collections of family photos tells our story.

Jan 122 min read

I hope you find some inspiration and will bring together some of your favorite things to create a beautiful table this Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Tablescape Using Rich Colors and Textures

This Fall I've found myself drawn to deep burgundy, plum, and other berry colors. It's such a rich and beautiful set of colors to bring together with the traditional orange, yellow, and brown found in nature during this season. I've gathered these elements to create an inviting tablescape.

Nov 17, 20251 min read

Serving Up a Pretty Front Door

I was recently scrolling the pages of old issues of Country Living magazine and came across photos of front door hangings they had created. The base was a vintage silver platter. I love decorating with vintage platters, so I knew this was a DIY project I would take on.

Nov 2, 20252 min read

Tthe hydrangea flowers symbolize grace, beauty, and gratitude.

Hydrangea Blooms

In the fall the blooms are fabulous for cutting and drying. The dry blooms are beautiful in a vase or can be worked into floral arrangements and wreaths.

Oct 30, 20251 min read

It's always nice to add a simple floral arrangement to the countertop decor.

Easy Floral Accents

Simple to arrange by cutting the ends of the sunflowers to the desired lengths. I added in the eucalyptus sprigs that were included, then filled the space with the baby's breath. Before filling with water, I added the floral preservative packets to each vase. Fill with water, set in place, and give it a final look.

Sep 28, 20251 min read

Layers of texture are a core element of my fall decorating.

Cottage Fall Decor

I like to use natural elements as well as pieces of vintage crochet work. I use these elements in each of the vignettes in my main living area. I start each arrangement with a base layer, then add floral elements, accent pieces, and a twinkle of light.

Sep 24, 20252 min read

It's amazing how neat and tidy flower beds look with the top dressing.

Fall Garden Top Dressing

For the first time I've just added a new top dressing as we go into fall and winter. The springtime mulch was faded and compacted, and it is dry this time of year. We entertain in our home several times between September and December and I want the front entry to look its best. Why should summer get all the glory?

Sep 20, 20251 min read