Give Yourself a Dose of Vitamin Blue I am pretty certain we're getting to the end of winter, but it seems to be exiting rather slowly this year. The Groundhog saw his shadow AGAIN and Texas saw 80 year record low temperatures. Texans are not made for that and Minnesotans may be saying "enough is [...]
Putting letters, cards & notes on display These vintage valentines right here are the inspiration for this post. So many ways to display, decorate, and cherish your notes, letters, cards, postcards, envelopes for years to come. Give a card or letter special treatment with a mat and frame. This one shared by Mustard Seed Interiors [...]
What does this time of year & the holidays mean? What are the memories, feelings, traditions? Have each family member take a few minutes to list words. Create chalk art with all the words. Chalkboard Tips and Tricks here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/281543713389391/ Gather your favorite seasonal mugs. Ingredients: cocoa, marshmallows, candy canes, cookies, and other fun accompaniments [...]
Declutter Obvious – Donate & discard unwanted items Not so obvious – Find one item to repurpose Create with paint Obvious – Buy the supplies Not so obvious – Paint over an old canvas or use spray paint to refresh an item Frame something Obvious – Print a favorite photo to place in a frame. [...]
Well, first we must talk about what I mean when I say decor "weak spot". What are those items you are always drawn to? Somehow these items make their way into your cart whether you were shopping specifically for them or not. Let's be honest, you're always shopping for this particular item. You can easily [...]
Creating a beautiful (to me) home has become so important to me, but it wasn't always a conscious thing. In my adult life, I have lived in three homes. The first one was an existing 1970's multi-level. I loved the handsewn curtains in the primary bedroom and the recovered cushion on the window seat. The [...]
I am a lover of stories! I am a discoverer, creator, and sharer of stories. It comes from deep-down and years ago. I have unconsciously looked for the meaning in things, relationships, and places since I was young and believe me, sometimes it is exhausting. More often, it is inspiring and makes me so happy! [...]