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Mantel Monster

17 Feb

This post was most recently updated on September 23rd, 2019You know you’re creating your own little mantel monster when, upon noticing new mantel decor, your 6-year old comments: ” Oh Mommy, I see we’re on our mid-season mantel now!” Seriously, I almost died. Maybe it’s time to admit I have a problem. Is there such … Read More about Mantel Monster

Raising the Roof: The Power of the Right Drapery

10 Feb

This post was most recently updated on January 1st, 2020I’m a little drapery-obsessed these days. For those of you who missed a past post about my drapes, let me explain. Three years ago, we built a new home with 9 foot ceilings. But I made the decorating faux pas of taking my custom-made drapes from … Read More about Raising the Roof: The Power of the Right Drapery

My $1000 Cushions (yes, that’s 3 zeros)

8 Feb

This post was most recently updated on September 23rd, 2019Would you like to see my two new cushions that cost me $1,000? Aren’t they spectacular? Oh so chic?!? Worth every penny, right? NOT! 🙂 I am not kidding about the price tag, though. They really did cost me $1,000. They are actually priced at just … Read More about My $1000 Cushions (yes, that’s 3 zeros)

Kingdom Toy Madness: ‘Managing’ the Chaos!

4 Feb

This post was most recently updated on September 23rd, 2019Seems no matter how hard I try, I just can’t seem to get a handle on the toy madness in our house! Toys, toys, and more toys. Everything from exersaucers to tiny polly pockets and everything in between. In every room. Everywhere. Our den, converted into … Read More about Kingdom Toy Madness: ‘Managing’ the Chaos!

A Bakery Sign and Some Tea Buns

31 Jan

This post was most recently updated on September 23rd, 2019For months, I’ve been ooh-la-la-ing over the beautiful antique/vintage inspired signs that I’ve seen on other blogs. For starters, anything old and distressed makes me swoon. But I’ve also got a thing for signs and ‘word art’. For me, nothing adds instant personality to a room … Read More about A Bakery Sign and Some Tea Buns