I don't usually write these kind of posts, but to say that this week's tragedy in Boston rocked me to my core would be an understatement. When we are not visiting our Maine house (that I blog about), we live in the suburbs of Boston close to my husband's work, so this tragedy hit close to home. I have family members who work in Boston. My step- … [Read more...]

I just had to show you this gallery wall of painted plates that I saw on a recent trip to Anthropologie.  There is so much inspiration in that store.  A little trip to Anthro helps get me refreshed, whenever I am feeling uninspired .  This art installation was amazing in person and my little iPhone could not take the pictures this wall so … [Read more...]

  I recently won a spot in the Creatively Made Home e-course.  The course is a collaboration between 5 talented women -  Jeanne Oliver, Jennifer Rizzo, Tracey Leber. Kimberly Taylor and Sara Duckett.  It is a five week on-line course that you can attend from the comfort of your home.  Here are just a few of the things that are included in the … [Read more...]

Today I am over at Knock Off Decor.  Becky is featuring the instructions for turning a vase into a lamp.  Knock Off Decor is a great resource for tutorials on imitating high end home decor with budget friendly projects. You'll find a lot of inspiring ideas over there. … [Read more...]

I had the opportunity to go to Spain this summer.  My husband was working there for an extended period and I joined up with him in Seville.  I fell in love with this beautiful city full of history, culture and friendly people. It was the most wonderful trip. We toured the Seville Cathedral where Christopher Columbus is buried. We dined alfresco … [Read more...]

Small Confession - sometimes my projects don't go as planned.  I think I have this brilliant idea and then it doesn't quite pan out.  Something goes terribly wrong.  Like the time I made chocolate dipped candied orange peel.   I painstakingly peeled, sliced, and boiled orange rinds in sugar water. Then dried them before dipping these … [Read more...]

You've been getting little glimpses of our second guest bedroom along the way. It's coming along and I would even consider it 95% finished. Below is an after picture.This room is off the dining room and was originally an office. It doesn't have a closet,and it had a paneled wall with shelves. We like to have family and friends visit and the more … [Read more...]

I'm not big on seasonal decorating.  It's not because I don't like it.  In fact I love to look at others seasonal decorating.  It's inspiring.  It is just a time issue for me and a where did I put that vase that used to be on the mantel issue.    If you know what I mean? I've seen so many beautiful seasonal decorating updates that I was … [Read more...]

I made a sign ... a vintage looking sign ... with (you guessed  it) Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.  I know  ... I know ... I use this paint for everything.  Your probably thinking I'm either a distributor or that I'm just plain crazy.  I can assure you I'm not a distributor and I have bought every precious can that I have used.  I am crazy … [Read more...]

Put a paint brush, camera, electric mixer or sewing machine in my hands and I'm right at home.  No worries.  No nervous twitches.  POWER TOOLS -  that's another story.  I have these thoughts that I won't be able to control a drill press, table saw or power sander.  Silly, I know.   Thoughts that they will somehow over take me.  Thoughts … [Read more...]