How to Set a Traditional Easter Table

March 7, 2013 By

As you may know, I am a contributor on Houzz where each month I create an Ideaboard around a specific idea or theme. This month, with Easter fast approaching, I decided to focus on a few of my favorite things for setting a beautifully traditional Easter table. Bright whites, pastels, sparkling glass and silver, it [...]

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Pillow Love

August 8, 2012 By

A while back I noticed that all of my throw pillows on my sofas were looking tattered from years of being tossed about and well-loved on by a little boy. Years of the fringe being pulled and fiddled with and the pillow repeatedly being thrown into the air like a baseball tends to have that [...]

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Outdoor Party Lighting {Mingle Monday}

June 17, 2012 By

Last weekend, my husband and I hosted, along with a few other couples, a wedding party for our nephew and his soon to be bride. As soon as we decided that the party would be held in our back yard, I knew I wanted to use plenty of lighting for the evening party.   My [...]

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Spring Colors 2012

March 22, 2012 By

  It’s not a secret. I love color. Well, I also love neutrals. But color? Fuhgetaboutit! I’m a firm believer in using my entire box of crayons. That probably explains why I become so excited when the new colors for each season are announced by Pantone. For spring, they have selected colors that are pure [...]

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Grocery Store Flowers Make Me Happy {Mingle Monday}

March 18, 2012 By

Have you ever noticed how much more inviting a house looks with plants and flowers? They make things look alive and refreshing and like people who can actually grow things live there. At the very least, they make an area look more like someone really thought enough about how a space looked so they added [...]

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Tangerine Tango :: Incorporating 2012 Color of the Year into Your Decor

January 17, 2012 By

Pantone has designated the bright reddish-orange color named Tangerine Tango as the 2012 Color of the Year. Always, one to love following the color trends, this month I pulled together an Ideabook for Houzz featuring 20 products in Tangerine Tango that I know would add a pop of color to any decor. I wanted to [...]

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Mingle Monday {7 Christmas Wreaths Tutorials}

December 4, 2011 By

I absolutely adore Christmas wreaths. Honestly, I think I may have a bit of an obsession with them and couldn’t wait to show you the 7 Christmas wreath tutorials that I’m absolutely loving. Each of these could easily be made in some of my favorite Christmas Wreath tutorials and inspirations that I’ve found.   I [...]

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Tartan Love

November 2, 2011 By

This time of year, I want to totally redecorate my house in tartan. With it’s many colors and timeless feel, it has always been a favorite pattern. Even though my family has traced our roots back to our early arrival in the South, I’ve not heard of any tie with Scotland in my family. And [...]

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Fall Decorating {Going Natural}

October 19, 2011 By

  Decorating for the different seasons of the year is one thing that my Mama and mother-in-law have always done beautifully. As soon as the weather starts changing from one season to the next, you could always find hints of the upcoming season to start gracing their homes. Right before spring, bunnies start popping up [...]

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Fall Decorating {Jade}

September 14, 2011 By

Ready for another pop of color for your Fall decorating? Just like with Mustard, this color trend applies to our closets and to our homes!   I loved the idea of gathering a few vases and jars together in this gorgeous color this Fall when I saw it on Pinterest on one of Christine Ales [...]

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