I love seeing fresh new colors for spring... makes me want to break out the rollers and drop cloths! HGTV.com posted some eye-opening ideas for introducing spring color to your decor. Here are my favorites...WOW! Are you awake yet? Love the pop of tomato red with the turquoise and apple green.Hot pink, pink, and red... with lots of crisp white. Love, love!Apple green and white offset the abundance of honeysuckle.Blue and … [Read more...]
Spring Mantle Makeover
April 8, 2011 by · 3 Comments
I do love to decorate seasonally and in fact, I'm notorious for moving things around my home on a regular basis...redecorating on the cheap! I've been tweaking this mantle for several weeks now and think I've finally hit on the look that will carry me through until it's time to redo for summer (or my daughter's graduation party!).I decided to keep it really clean and simple with pops of blue and green. The mirror was a Ballards … [Read more...]
Bookcase Backgrounds
April 6, 2011 by · 5 Comments
I've been contemplating painting the inside of my family room bookcase for the past two months. Of course, being the redecorranging fanatic that I am, it looks different today than it does in this pic from a month ago (I know, I know...). But I still want all my treasures to pop and am thinking color on the inside is the way to achieve this.realsimple.comelledecor.comReal Simple's tips vary from going one shade darker than your wall … [Read more...]
I’ve Always Been a Book Worm
April 4, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Some things never change! Remember when I found these lovelies on Tricia's blog?Well, it truly became a case of "I Can't Resist" and I ordered a few from her fabulous shop, Avolli. Tricia hand-picked my books for me...you heard right. She gives incredible customer service and is a sweet spirited friend to boot! So my lovelies arrived and here they are, right at home with my handful of other meaningful antique books from my … [Read more...]
Too Good Not to Share {Spring Stock-Up Opportunity}!
April 1, 2011 by · 2 Comments
April 1st and Home Depot is pulling out the stops!!Up to 50% off tons of products! Grills, patio sets, power tools, lighting... in store and online. I'm thinking terracotta pots and supplies for this project from Amy at Positively Splendid.Visit Amy's "Postively Splendid" blogpost for the DIY down-low on this gorgeous project-- perfect to spruce up your front step for the onset of spring. The Home Depot Black Friday specials are … [Read more...]
Cupcakes and Cocktails {the Scoop}
March 30, 2011 by · 2 Comments
Whew! Glad to be back, but it's been a crazy re-entry from our sweet getaway to the beach! I left you with some eye candy from my annual Cupcakes and Cocktails party, so now here's the scoop! :)I pull out any extra inventory and samples I have and put a price tag on everything-- $5, $10, or $15. Yes, you read right! Some products originally retailed for over $80, but my goal is to clear out my basement and recoup a … [Read more...]
And the Winner IS…
March 29, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Woo hoo!! The Winner of my BIGGEST GIVEAWAY YET is...Aubreylaine who commented:I would like the gift certificate.aubreyfick@yahoo.com March 23, 2011 10:21 PM Congratulations, Aubrey!! I've sent you an email! Welcome to all of my new followers and thank you to everyone for participating! Winner chosen via random.org. Coming up: my Spring mantle makeover, an Easter tablescape, more of my home office … [Read more...]
Eye Candy :)
March 25, 2011 by · 3 Comments
I hosted my annual Cupcakes and Cocktails Birthday Party for my business last weekend. It's one of my favorite parties to do because I keep the food simple, the product display simple, spread out the new catalogs for everyone to drool over {and order from} AND I sell tons of discontinued or gently worn samples in my dining room. Gals come for the sale, enjoy a sweet treat, and fall in love with my new products-- all in one … [Read more...]
My Biggest Giveaway Yet!
March 23, 2011 by · 44 Comments
I have had such a blast this month, getting to know new followers and sharing some of my favorite Willow House products with you along with some decorating ideas and projects. It's been some birthday!! And just ask my husband-- do I know how to celebrate a birthday, or what?Our Facebook "likes" are growing too, and do you remember a while back I proclaimed 100 "likes" to be the magic number for a giveaway? Well, we're darn close … [Read more...]
Another Great Fancy Little Things Giveaway!
March 22, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
I hope you all had a chance to check out the Projects Giveaway at Fancy Little Things! If not, click HERE to get on board for a $25 Shutterfly Gift Card and a $25 Craft Kit.Today is the beginning of FLT's awesome Home and Garden Giveaway, and I'm so pleased to share it with you while you wait for my final Mondays in March giveaway announcement tomorrow. You know how I LOVE freebies and Fancy Little Things has another goody!!Here's the … [Read more...]
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