I found this vintage tray last year at a garage sale. It was dirty, pink and ugly, so I bought it! Why? Because it's magical! I painted it AS cream chalk paint, which is a soft butter yellow, and added this French postage graphic from The Graphic Fairy! What is magical about this tray is, it not only has fold-down legs... ...But is also has a tilt top! It has three levels of...
Friday, 28 March 2014
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Who Are They?
After seeing this photoof my stairwell,ever wonder,"Who Are They?"to all the pictures on the walls?I am going to break it down for you! Some are family and some are not...Let's start with this numbered picture so you can follow along,1) This antique oval picture is my Maternal Grandmother, Dorothy Rose Nigg Heimerman at age 5 with her brother Dennis, age...
Friday, 21 March 2014
Part 3~More Spring Decor!
In the study Foyer fireplace kept simple Upstairs hall Whimsy abound Vintage frame made lovely with canvas rose print Happy SpringFinally!!! I worked in the yard for 4 hours yesterday and I was in heaven. Sunshine, warmth and seeing the green-up starting to happen makes me so happy. It renews my mind and body. Yes, oh my aching body!If you missed my other...
Thursday, 20 March 2014
Styling our Spring Mantel
Happy first day of SPRING!Thank you ALL so very much for your thoughtful comments about our recent photo shoot with Gridley + Graves! Because Anne and Gary wanted a more "neutral" decor for the shoot, I wasn't able to splash bunnies and eggs around until after they left. And, since I get...
Sunday, 16 March 2014
Spring Door Decor
Doesn't this just s c r e a mSPRING!I am so pleased with how this lovely door decor came out when I have very little $$ in it! It started with visiting the thrift store and finding this NEW canvas pouch including three small garden tools for $1.The 12oz. V8 can is to show you the size. I also picked up the nest, bird and yellow Daffodils for only a dollar more at...
Saturday, 15 March 2014
A Decorating Dream Come True ...
As a crazy girl, with a true passion for decorating, admittedly, my dream has always been to have our home featured in a national publication.So, imagine my shock when, last Fall, the very kind and amazingly talented Anne Gridley, from Gridley + Graves Photographers, contacted me and asked...
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
What I did on my vacation...
Remember in elementary school upon starting a new year, your teacher may have asked the class to write about this..."What I did on my summer vacation"? Well I am here to tell you all about what I learned on our vacation to San Diego, California!We stayed at Loews Resort on Coronado Bay. It's an island off the coast of San Diego...And it's beautiful and luxurious. This is the view upon...
Part 2~Spring Decor In The Kitchen/Dining Rooms!
Dining Room DecorMercury Glass Candle holders from Nell Hill's in Kansas CityI made these large greenery toppers complete with nestsNotice in the nest is a tea strainer to simulate an egg for whimsy Burlap Nest Art that I made with letter cookie cutters and a ladle Cookie Cutter letters painted in black and white checkLadle holds eggs in a bookpage paper...
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Grow Indoor Plants Like A Pro!!
So when I asked you lovely people out there, that what else do you want to see on this blog many of you wanted more DIY and more about indoor plants. So here I am with someone who is pro gardener and has a big green thumb and sharing her gardening tips with us: Reshma Sharma.No one better...
Simply Spring Gathering ...
That's right, friends ... even though it still feels like Winter lots of places, according to our mantel, the warmer temps have arrived ... the bunnies are hopping ... the *faux* florals are blooming ... annnnnd, the fake eggs are out in full force! And, because I'm joining some of my blogging...
Friday, 7 March 2014
Contest Alert!!
Hello dear readers!!!I have few news to share....I am running a Facebook Holi Contest. If you are interested in participating then click here. There is nothing much to do to participate. Just click a colorful picture of your creation, your artwork or it can be a beautiful nook in your home where you...
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Part 1~Spring Decor In the Living Room!
Living Room FireplaceWith The Morning Sun Shinning InFun With The Urn and OrbNests AboundCoffee Table DecorUp CloseNew Spring bannerCome back for more Spring Decor in the next post!These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tabMondayMetamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The PorchMotivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple Make...
Monday, 3 March 2014
Our Refreshed Dining Room
Happy March !!It's sunny and beautiful 70 degrees today here in South Carolina ... could Spring truly be on the horizon?I'm continuing to add touches of the new season around our home, with our dining room being the latest "stop."Because I love adding blue to my color palette in our other main rooms,...