A Beginning and End
There are 3 things that have changed me this year, and led me to finally start writing on the blog again. This has been a long time coming. Let me back up,…
What Makes It a Dream House Anyway?
Lately, my dreams have become more ‘daydreams’ then nighttime ones. It’s probably because by the time I go to sleep I am more comatose and unable to remember anything. Almost everyday, when…
3 Things That Make a House a Home
It’s a funny thing, being an empty nester. The house is quiet, there’s no sporting events to go to constantly, less people visit, the fridge has way less food, and (the saddest…
How to Create a Cozy Home
I made a big move. Not just any move, but the “official downsizing, all of our children are married” kind of move. I didn’t mean to do it, well I did, just…
47 Weeks of Inspiration
Inspiration for the Home Welcome to “47 weeks of Inspiration”, week 1! This journey will take us (over the next 10 months or so) into a closer more in depth look at…
New Year Inspiration
The New Year The new year is upon us. Has anyone else stopped to think, “How the heck is it 2013 already?” The new year always brings new resolutions (that we’ll forget…
Tray Chic
A Collection of Trays I have a little ‘tray’ problem. Actually, you could say I am somewhat obsessed. But truth be told, you could say I’m obsessed with a lot. Hmmm, this…
A Vintage Fall Wedding
If you’re looking for inspiration for a fall wedding, look no further! This blog post is all about a vintage wedding with a rustic flair. From the decor to the colors,…
What Are You Afraid Of?
In celebration of Mardi Gras, my husband and I traveled to New Orleans this past weekend. Since we are non-drinkers, it seemed to be a funny choice for those who know us,…
Serendipity
They say the meaning of serendipity is ‘a happy accident’, or ‘the gift of finding valuable things not sought for’ or even ‘a somewhat lame movie starring Kate Beckinsale and the adorable…
The Ultimate Before and After
Have you ever dreamed of taking something ho-hum and making it amazing? Do you watch makeover shows and wish you could be a part of a big transformation? Have you ever obsessed…
The Story of Us
There’s a Taylor Swift song titled “the Story of Us” that I frequently dance around the kitchen to. It’s one of those tales where it starts out good and ends up bad,…