Looky What I Found: Antique Books

February 19, 2011 by · 2 Comments

I love it when I stumble on a true FIND and the price is right. Today, I popped over to my friend Tricia's blog Avolli, where she showcases Swedish antiques, furnishings and decorative pieces. She does a fabulous feature called her Product of the Day. Well today she had me at "hello!"Look at these beauties for only $15 each:They are leather bound and from the 1900's. Love the marbelized covers. You might remember seeing these that belonged to … [Read more...]

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Crowd Pleaser Chicken Lasagna

February 18, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

I had a different post in mind for you today, but life got in the way, so I thought I would share a recipe with you. I made this for my fellow preschool teachers this week as we celebrated the February birthdays among us. It drew rave reviews and I ended up sharing it with several of them. This chicken lasagna is ridiculously simple and simply delicious. It's easy to prepare ahead and refrigerate and is, truly, a crowd pleaser. If I'd known … [Read more...]

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Easy Winter Table

February 16, 2011 by · 4 Comments

I hate to admit it, but my dining room table typically functions as a dumping ground... for school projects in process, gifts that need wrapping and/or mailing, items that need a landing strip before being put away. I know-- not very stylish or organized! But several times a year, I get the urge to make my dining room look like... well, a dining room. A clean, quiet, decorated dining room.I was thrilled when my new mercury glass candleholders … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pottery Barn, tablescapes, Willow House, winter decor

The Greatest Thing to Have in Your Home…

February 14, 2011 by · 2 Comments

Is Love.Visit my friend Melissa over at The Inspired Room and enter to win one of these beautiful and inspirational canvases for your home.Happy Valentine's Day! … [Read more...]

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I Can’t Resist… this Map Wall

February 14, 2011 by · 1 Comment

Confession: I'm inspired by the Pottery Barn catalog. Not only do they stage their products brilliantly, but the pages are full of great design ideas that you can incorporate into your own decor. This map wall is the latest idea that's captured my imagination.I love this idea for large expanses of wall space. Here they have used a collection of several nautical drawings and maps. But this is one of those projects that can easily be … [Read more...]

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Hello, Lover…

February 11, 2011 by · 1 Comment

I know many of you already have your eye toward spring and all the new trends out there, but I am still enjoying winter and some winter touches in my decor. UPS arrived today with something I've been waiting for since the post-Christmas sales...My mercury glass candle holders are in the building! I know mercury glass has been around for a few years in decor, but I love the reflective quality it has without being too sleek. Sleek is not me. … [Read more...]

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Get the Message

February 9, 2011 by · 3 Comments

The magnificent chalkboard refrigerator doors I posted on Monday got my wheels turning. Our kitchens are the hubs of our home and it only makes sense to have a spot to post messages, grocery lists, reminders, or sweet sentiments for our family. With today's chalkboard paints, it's easier than ever to create our personal message center.I found this beauty over at AZCreativeStudio's Etsy shop... love the vintage look! Have a scratched tray you … [Read more...]

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I Can’t Resist… Chalkboard Refrigerator Doors

February 7, 2011 by · 2 Comments

I love this idea... straight from the pages of Lonny.What do you think? … [Read more...]

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