Archives for February 2012

New Additions

Remember when I said how much I loved my winter decor?  I mean, I l-0-v-e-d the look.  Famous last words because I'm a perpetual tweaker. :)  And a few new additions have me loving my winter look even more. I posted about my One Kings Lane finds a few weeks ago.  Well, when they arrived I could hardly contain my excitement.  And promptly added them to the mix in the family room. Recognize the round vintage botanical?  How awesome is … [Read more...]

Shopping on Saturday…

Yes, one of the things I love about January is that it's much easier for me to find time to shop.  You know, prowl around a little, scope and dig for a deal... that kind of shopping.  Not the sprint-into-Target-with-your-milelong-list-and-only-20-minutes kind of shopping. Last weekend, I stopped into Queen of Hearts Antiques (Marietta) and Old Time Pottery.  And I hit the jackpot for under $35 TOTAL.  Remember my hotel silver piece I … [Read more...]

This ‘n That and January Favorites

Confession: I'm a little sad to see January go.  No, I'm not crazy, I promise!  I know many struggle with post-holiday let-down, gray days, cold weather, etc.  But as my family has grown and gotten busier, I've come to relish the down time that January represents.  It's a time to regroup, clean out your files and closets, eat a little better, sleep a little more, spend a little more quiet time with loved ones and a good book.  January is fresh … [Read more...]