Making a Warm Entrance

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I almost didn't even look at the price tag of this wool blanket  when I happened upon it at a local antique shop.  I just figured it was out of my price range.  It was Tartan plaid afterall. I decided to entertain myself and nonchalantly check the tag.  When I saw $12, I had to take a second look to make sure I wasn't missing a zero or … [Read more...]

Decorating the Dining Room for Christmas

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My Christmas decorating this year is on the minimalist side.  Some greens cut from the yard, candy canes with blue wool bows and some shells are what I came up with this year.  I had grand plans, but in the end simple won.  It usually does. I draped some woven place mats over the backs of the white chairs to add some color.  Somehow blue … [Read more...]

Forcing Paperwhites for the Holidays Video

Forcing Paperwhites Video: At Home on the Bay

Forcing paperwhites to bloom during the holidays is super easy.  The time invested is well spent when your return is beautiful, cheerful, fragrant smelling live flowers when it is cold and wintry outside.  I made a little video to show just how easy it is.  You'll have to excuse my awkward hand movements and the fact that I say um about a … [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 … [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  a … [Read more...]