Here is an updated tour of the warmed up guest bedroom. It started out looking like this … dark wood and a shelf over the bed … and no headboard. It was pretty dreary The shelf was taken down and the wall was painted with Benjamin Moore White Dove and a headboard was made and it was… Read More
A Coastal Cottage Living Room
A few weeks ago I shared Stacey and Mark’s sleeping porch tour, and this week we are continuing the tour into their coastal cottage living room. Yay! The living room is right off the sleeping porch and also has beautiful views of the bay. Most everything in this room was thrifted or handed down and many items have special… Read More
Bureau Painted in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
Bureau Painted in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Emperor’s Silk This bureau got a quick update with a sample pot of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Emperor’s Silk. I love the warm red color. The finish on this bureau wasn’t the best, but I did like the dark wood, so I just painted the drawer fronts to add some… Read More
Back Door Fall Decor
Our back door is the most used door in our house. Family, friends and neighbors all enter through this door. It’s right by the driveway welcoming people as they arrive, so naturally it needs seasonal decor. But, these fall decorations are so simple they may not even be post worthy. The truth is I like simple understated… Read More
Fall Picnic Tablescape
I love a picnic, so I thought it would be fun to plan one this past weekend. The weather was perfect. The menu had many of the flavors of the season. Fall Picnic Menu Blue Cheese, Pears and Crackers with Wine Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Pecans on Ciabatta Bread Acorn Squash and Sweet Potato… Read More
DIY: Wool Blanket
Soon the days will be getting cooler, so I am trying to cozy up the house a bit. A wool throw is the perfect addition, and a good size throw can be made with just two yards of fabric. The fabric I used was from Jo-Ann Fabrics, and it was 45″ wide, but you could use a 54″ or 60″… Read More
Decorating for Fall
We don’t have a fireplace in our house, so I used my dining room buffet to do a little fall decorating. I filled a antique tool box with pumpkins, pheasant feathers and starfish. I added a few faux bittersweet vines and the centerpiece is a plate from Anthropologie. It was made in collaboration with English artist Lou Rota. She is… Read More
HomeGoods, Oh How I Love Thee
I finally found the perfect mirror for our master bedroom. It was difficult to find just the right one that (a) was round, (b) had a coastal vibe, and (c) I could afford. I thought it might never happen. Patience is not one of my virtues, but HomeGoods finally came to the rescue. This one fit all three criteria. It’s… Read More
Stacey and Mark’s Sleeping Porch Tour
This is a real treat for me take you on a tour of my friend’s sleeping porch. It’s been decorated with budget friendly finds and has a charming, collected and cozy feel. Stacey has a real eye for design and a talent for transforming thrifted finds into treasures and her husband, Mark, is very handy with tools and home… Read More
Thrifty Finds: Cathrineholm Enamelware
Thrifty Finds: Cathrineholm Enamelware Have you heard of Cathrineholm Enamelware? I had seen the iconic lotus leaf pattern before, but other than that I didn’t know much about it. Then, I saw these three bowls at a local thrift store where all the proceeds support a local animal shelter. They caught my eye. They were not in perfect condition, but… Read More
