During a recent window shopping excursion, I noticed an eye pleasing display at Restoration Hardware, which prompted the inspiration for my white book covers. RH has large white fabric covered books on every horizontal surface in their store. I decided to recreate the sophisticated look that caught my attention. The uniformity of the books, allows the space to feel less cluttered and easy-going. Some of my books are in better shape than others but they were part of my ... continue reading...
5 Easy Ways To Add Warmth To Your Home
The flickering glow of candles can be mysterious, dreamy, warm and inviting. Paddywax has two candles, I would highly recommend. The lemon zest and rosemary is crisp and garden-fresh. A wonderful scent to update the indoors without overwhelming your senses. The library candles of famous authors are very clever. I selected Charles Dickens, with a tangerine, juniper and clove scent. Notice the quote from the Christmas Carol, “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and ... continue reading...
Kitchen Update
Something’s gotta give, when a project goes over budget. When the kitchen was updated about 15 months ago, I decided I could live with the cabinet hardware a little bit longer. Lately, I noticed how much the finish has worn off the old pulls, and got busy looking for replacements. I found the new hardware at Lowe's. Let’s back up a second, to see the before photo of the kitchen. These are the same cabinets but they look very different with the previous reddish gray ... continue reading...
More Training Please
Today I’m sharing photos of the new area rug in the family room and of course Angus. Why? I’m delighted you asked. But first, let’s get one thing established, “the incidents” leading up to the new rug, happened on someone else’s watch. ... continue reading...
Repurposed Containers
It’s possible, I might have mentioned about three dozen times, my “thing” for plaid. So, if I have an opportunity to incorporate plaid into my decor, even if it is only a tiny container with a tartan band, I seize the moment. This is also a quick and easy project to repurpose tin containers for organizing, plus make them more attractive for display. While cleaning out the pantry, I realized the tartan tin tea container, is way too cute to be hidden. Since I’m a big tea ... continue reading...
Industrial Bookcase
Cocktail carts are all the rage these days by instantly inviting a festive mood into any room. I had hoped to find one to paint or update, but have reminded myself countless times, I have two obstacles. The first is lack of space and the second is Angus (aka the puppy wrecking ball). I decided to continue using my sturdy kitchen bookshelf as the bar keep area, but improve the function and appearance. ... continue reading...