DIY, Decor and More
Casual, comfortable and easy … those are the three words that describe my Thanksgiving table setting. I want it to be all about the important things like family, friends and the food and less about I’m afraid to wipe my mouth on this beautiful vintage embroidered napkin. Been there, done that, and I will do it again, because I can’t help myself. This time though … casual… Read More
Welcome to the Falling for Vintage Home Tour Blog Hop. I am joining an amazingly talented group of bloggers today in sharing our homes and rooms decorated for Fall with a vintage touch. When I think of fall, I think of mums, apples, pumpkins, sunflowers, and … wait for it … wool blankets. I have several vintage wool blankets that I… Read More
Now that the kids are back to school, and fall schedules are being put into place, I’ve been thinking about some easy fall decorating ideas around the house. What is easier than adding a seasonal pillow, and brown plaid says it all – welcome fall. Supplies needed for one 12″ x 16″ pillow: 2 pieces of plaid wool 13″ by 17″ each… Read More
Lace makes the perfect embellishment for home decor projects. It is easy to work with, available at most craft stores, and it can be used in so many different ways. I recently found several decorative lace projects on Hometalk by typing the word lace into the search box. I put together a clipboard of 16 of my favorites to share. This is my first… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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 understated… Read More
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… Read More
