Hi friends, I'm over at Fancy Little Things today, sharing tips on waking up your winter decor. Pop over there and leave me a little comment love, please-- I'd love to hear how you change up your home decor for winter. :) Tune in tomorrow for my Winter Mantle Makeover! … [Read more...]
My 2012 Word of the Year
January 16, 2012 by · 3 Comments
I've spent the last week or so back at work in the classroom and continuing the "de-Christmas-ing" process at home. I always get the urge to clean and sort and purge at the same time I'm packing up holiday decor, so the process takes longer than it should. This year took even longer than usual. I've been reeling {still }from my crazy fall and the holidays and all in all feeling a tad overwhelmed. I blogged about it here if you want the down … [Read more...]
Shoppin’ on Saturday {A Classy Flea}
January 11, 2012 by · 5 Comments
I was lucky enough to have some time on Saturday to go prowling around one of my favorite antique haunts, A Classy Flea. I have several things in my own home from this shop and have patronized them for years. This time around, I was on the hunt for a lamp for my mom and was also doing a little field research for an upcoming project (what a cool place to do research!!). Lots of goodies to be had... I don't know why I forget about … [Read more...]
Get Your Inspiration Organized!
January 10, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Hi gang, I'm posting over at Fancy Little Things today on how I organize my decor inspiration. Is this a hot mess or what?? Join me HERE to find out how I tackle this beast... :) … [Read more...]
Catalog Finds {Ballard Designs}
January 9, 2012 by · 7 Comments
It's back! Our first Catalog Finds of 2012! I love it when the catalogs start arriving again. Sales and fresh ideas for winter/spring galore. I try to allow a teeny bit in the January budget in case I can score a really great deal (or two) to get my decor mojo on. :) One of my favorite catalogs for inspiration is Ballard Designs (but you already knew that), so feast your eyes on these... Nothing says Winter/Spring like Orchid in a … [Read more...]
Looky What I Found! {Wall Decor}
January 7, 2012 by · 4 Comments
I was all set to share some new Catalog Finds with y'all (love all the fresh new catalogs arriving in my mailbox!) but I was stopped in my tracks by One King's Lane this morning. Heard of OKL?? One of my favorite online decor sales sites. While their beautiful wares don't always fit into my budget, this morning I found two lovely pieces I couldn't leave behind. And her big sister... What I love? The round shape, … [Read more...]
Rearrange for a New Look!
January 4, 2012 by · 4 Comments
Hi gang, I'm still working on my new calendar (woo hoo-- don't you love a fresh new calendar??) and getting my posts lined up for the weeks ahead, so bear with me a bit for a few days. :) Today I thought I'd share my mom's living room and a rearrangment we tackled while I was visiting last week. My parents moved into a brand-spanking-new house last winter and have started from square one with furniture, too. Daunting, right? Well, Mom … [Read more...]
Happy New Year!!
January 1, 2012 by · 3 Comments
My day will be full of cooking (black eyed peas, cornbread, standing rib roast... yummmm) and chilling with my wonderful crazy family. I am blessed. Love this... And this... "For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." ~ Jeremiah 29:11 Food for thought on this wonderful first day of 2012. Cheers, my friends!! … [Read more...]
2011… And a Look Ahead!
December 31, 2011 by · 6 Comments
Ever find yourself ready to move on by the end of the year? After some extensive travelling this holiday week, I find myself ready to BRING it in 2012! I'm spending today digging through mail (and email), watching some football, and cooking up a storm for my houseful and our celebration tonight. I'm also hoping for some quiet moments to reflect on all I've learned this past year, where I want to go in 2012, both personally and here in this … [Read more...]
Christmas Touches around the House
December 24, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I hope this finds you relaxing and enjoying the holiday season... finally! And it's high time I shared some of my Christmas touches around my home. Confession: I only just finished decorating a few days ago. I had to say "uncle" with everything going on around here, so I didn't get to some of the projects I had planned. But maybe next year. In the family room... My beloved wisemen with a berry garland, the shepherd and sheep, … [Read more...]
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