Archives for March 2012

March’s Favorite Things

It's so hard for me to believe we're at the end of March (do I sound like a broken record?)!  We're entering that crazy time of year that reeks of madness... the fun kind of course. If you're a mom with kids in school, you might as well tether your calendar to your waist and fire up the checkbook.  It's year-end this and year-end that headed your way before you know it. :) I've got some AWESOME favorites from March, so rather than wait until … [Read more...]

It’s a Cinch!! Chalkboard Flower Buckets

This has GOT to be the easiest project I've tackled in a while... I spied these flower buckets in the dollar section at Target.  There were only two left so I, of course, snagged them both.   I was thinking I'd love to dress them up to put in my booth... or not. :) I dug out my chalkboard paint and some stencils from my scrapbooking days.  I'm thinking "chalkboard labels", ripe for any message. I used painters tape to secure the … [Read more...]

Looky What I Found… {a Pottery Barn deal!}

Well, this pillow cover had me at HELLO!  It made my Catalog Finds {Pottery Barn} post and when it went on sale this weekend... it was a no-brainer (plus I have a little birthday money burning a hole in my pocket!).  On sale for $29.50 and FREE shipping -- woo hoo!  Love the fleur de lis motif, don't you? I spent the weekend house-cleaning, teen-shuttling, soccer-game watching (while day-dreaming crafts on the sidelines -- thanks, … [Read more...]

And the Winner is….

Thanks for entering Willow House giveaway #2, everyone!  The winner of this lovely Framework Urn Is... Comment #11 -- Andrea from The Cottage Market! Submitted on 2012/03/20 at 10:40 am how sweet of you to be giving this to some lucky winner!  it would be fabulous in just about any room!  oh the possibilities!!!!  hope you had the best time ever! sending hugs… Congratulations, Andrea!!  Check your email for instructions and I will … [Read more...]

Inspiring Blogger Interview: Karianne at Thistlewood Farm

Well, it's back to reality after an incredible time at the beach and a crazy busy week of work and celebrating!  Today, I'm beginning a new feature here at Decor & More: an Inspiring Blogger Interview!  I figure y'all listen to my own ramblings often enough and in the interest of... well, interest-- and expanding my little blog's horizons, I thought I would begin sharing interviews with some of my favorite inspirational bloggers once a … [Read more...]

Happy Birthday to me…

Nothing like celebrating your 45th birthday with a class full of 4 and 5 year olds to REALLY make you feel your age!!  But, you will also feel like a rock star. :) Now I'm ready for a little peace and quiet and dinner with friends, so I'm soaking in this... Source: moonaddicted.tumblr.com via Heidi on Pinterest Are you loving this, or what?? Don't forget to enter my second Willow House giveaway in celebration of my business, … [Read more...]

Another Giveaway!

Hi gang, We're on our way back from the beach today; don't be too unsympathetic because I'm sure reality will be crashing in tonight!  So it's the perfect time to do something fun to show my appreciation to you.  Because I can... another giveaway for you, my lovely readers and followers!!  Another favorite piece of mine that is sure to make a statement. How about our Framework Urn?  This baby is a full 24 inches tall!  Imagine it on … [Read more...]

Taking a Break…

The hubs is whisking me away for a long birthday weekend celebration at the beach...this will be my view... And you can find me here... Try not to hate me... Monday, I'll be announcing another giveaway to celebrate my blogiversary/Willow House business birthday/45th birthday!  It's another goody, so tune in! Enjoy, my friends! … [Read more...]

To Polish or Not to Polish…

Hello, friends!  I'm posting over at Fancy Little Things today on the polish versus tarnish dilemma in decorating with silver. Care to weigh in?  Pop over to Fancy Little Things and let me know what you think! … [Read more...]

Ready for Spring {Mantle Makeover}

I love tweaking.  And what better time to tweak than spring?  As I'm starting to see all the Mantle linky parties out there in the blogosphere, I thought I'd better get on mine. So here was my winter mantle (that I loooooovvvveed)... And here is my update for spring... I know... not a dramatic change, but I just couldn't part with my antique frame propped on my mirror or my new French sheet music candles...  so I just added a few … [Read more...]