Happy Monday and what a blessed way to start the week! I enjoyed time with friends and my kids this weekend -- and even squeezed in a much-needed nap. :) And there's a spring in my step and in my fingers as I type this because....Phase 2 of (in)Mercy is officially underway, as of today! Did you watch the video about the beginnings of Mercy House? We, in our comfortable homes behind our computer screens, probably have a hard time wrapping … [Read more...]
DIY Monogram Pumpkin
October 4, 2013 by · 4 Comments
A couple of weeks ago, I went on a pumpkin painting tear. If you follow me on Instagram you were witness to it all. :) It's no secret that I'm no fan of bright orange pumpkins but I love the different shapes and sizes and the way pumpkins just speak of fall. So I pulled out my chalk paint and some brushes and got to work on a selection of faux pumpkins to use in decorating my booth for fall. I used Annie Sloan chalk paints in Old … [Read more...]
October Thoughts and September in Review
October 2, 2013 by · 8 Comments
Ah, at last... October! Cooler days, chilly evenings, the ever-so-slow turning of the leaves here in the South... I am so ready for the pause that is October. August and September are the hectic back-to-school scurry and adjustments. November is the steady uptick in the schedule and way-too-soon holiday prep. But October? Maybe because August and September have left me wrung out and a bit broken, but October feels like a chance to … [Read more...]
The Mom Cave {Home Tour}
September 27, 2013 by · 7 Comments
Happy Friday! This week I shared a post at Mohawk Homescapes about a room of one's own (don't we all need one?). It was the perfect opportunity for me to update photos of my Mom Cave, so I thought I'd share with you all today. This space went from crowded/chaotic Grand Central Station home office to my personal oasis that I occasionally share. :) And this would be my husband's little space for when he's working … [Read more...]
Fall Mantel, a Winner, and an {in}Mercy Update
September 25, 2013 by · 7 Comments
Happy Wednesday... the first of fall! I have to confess, I was uber-ready to welcome fall this year by getting my decorating on. Much as I loved my summer mantel with its killer burlap flag bunting, I am ready to think crisp mornings, breezy leaf-drifting days, and pumpkins! And, oo la la, I love it so! The leaves haven't begun changing yet here, but I'm loving the Japanese Maple clippings in my demijohns. It will be fun to refresh … [Read more...]
The BEST Banana Bread
September 23, 2013 by · 9 Comments
Good Monday, everyone and Happy Fall at last! We had a cooler weekend and it finally feels a little "fall-like" outside. Good thing since I spent a rainy Saturday (after soccer was cancelled) finishing up some fall crafts and trying my hand at a little watercoloring. Do you ever paint with watercolors? My class of Littles painted last Thursday and I was inspired to dig mine out and try a couple... very therapeutic! Sunday morning I made a … [Read more...]
Win $50 to NOVICA {Happy Friday!}
September 20, 2013 by · 36 Comments
**This giveaway is now closed** TGIF, friends! I'm so excited to bring you YET ANOTHER giveaway this month! You may remember last year I reviewed products from NOVICA, an online international artist marketplace that is part of the National Geographic family. What an amazing experience that was from start to finish... and my eyes were opened to the incredible talent that exists in so many nations around the world. I was thrilled when … [Read more...]
Four DIYs for Fall
September 18, 2013 by · 3 Comments
Hello friends! And Happy Hump Daaa-aayy! If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I've been a pumpkin painting fool this week... some will go into my booth this weekend and some will stay right here at home. I sometimes forget how therapeutic a simple painting project can be, so even though I've been brain dead by 3pm each day, I've enjoyed sitting at my kitchen table and painting away. I'll share those soon. But today I'm sharing four … [Read more...]
Saturday Sponsor Love
September 14, 2013 by · 1 Comment
Happy Saturday! I'm so thankful to have this space to share, brainstorm, get creative! And I'm also ever so thankful for my sponsors here at Decor & More. I've added two new sponsors recently and I'm so happy to support small businesses like these. Welcome to North London Heating and Plumbing. "North London Heating & Plumbing are located in London and provide a full range of heating and plumbing services including boiler … [Read more...]
Making it Count
September 13, 2013 by · 14 Comments
The beauty of having a blog -- and especially a blog as small as mine -- is that it's my space and I can write whatever I want. Granted, you might not read it if you're looking for something else that day. But I can still write it. And when I named my blog "Decor & More" I deliberately left myself that option. To write about "more" sometimes. Today is one of those days. I've made no secret of the fact that I've been … [Read more...]
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