Last Friday I stepped into the Classy Flea here in Marietta for the first time in a couple of years. I have never walked out of there empty-handed in the past and Friday was no exception. Lots of pieces with potential and personality to be found... unfortunately, I walked in without my camera or iPhone (can you believe it?), so I'll just show you what I ended up bringing home. Hey... it's better than nothing! I was on a … [Read more...]
Friday Night Hambone Soup
January 23, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
A brief departure from our winter decorating and my redecorranging at home to share this yummy soup with you. I made it literally on a wing and a prayer, but it turned out so wonderfully I couldn't keep it to myself! I had a hambone with a little meat left on it leftover from last weekend, so I pulled it out of the freezer and got busy.Hambone Soup1 hambone, with some meat left on it1 carton reduced sodium chicken broth6 cups of … [Read more...]
And the Winners Are….
January 18, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Congrats to Tracy Suzanne, CT Mom, and Dee!! Check your email for instructions regarding winning our new Hawthorne Hurricane.Thanks to all who entered and welcome to our new followers! This is just the first of several giveaways coming your way in 2011. I appreciate your readership and thoughtful comments more than you know!Enjoy, ladies! … [Read more...]
Color it Winter!
January 17, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Settling into our winter decorating mode got me thinking about color-- the muted, peaceful colors of winter. Hgtv.com has highlighted some of color trends for this winter and I agree! How fresh are these? Charcoal and aubergineGold and celadonEggplant and grayGoldIcy Blue and whiteMetallicsNeutralsOliveWhiteThese are only some of the cool winter color schemes they feature at hgtv.com. Check the rest of them out and then … [Read more...]
Winter Mantle Tweaking…
January 14, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Because sometimes I'm just not finished... I was packing away the Christmas decorations from my dining room yesterday (YES, yesterday...it was the "final frontier") and I just couldn't bear to put away these little metallic deer. Part of it was that I bought them shortly before Christmas as Casabella's here in Marietta (a very dangerous place!) and I just hadn't enjoyed them long enough. But part of it was that I'm trying to … [Read more...]
Refreshing the Family Room Update
January 13, 2011 by · 1 Comment
You've already peeked at my mantle makeover, so here's a sneak peek at what else is in the works! I scored both the rug and these pillows at One Kings Lane this week. I can't tell you how many wonderful deals they feature and they change frequently so there's always fresh finds available. The rug in a 5'x8' size (I layer it over a larger flat jute rug) was only $49 and pulls in more of the green I've been looking for. I … [Read more...]
Winter Mantle Makeover
January 11, 2011 by · 3 Comments
I've mentioned here my desire to freshen up, lighten up my own decor this year and (lucky you) you get to ride along with me! When I saw that Beth over at The Stories A to Z was hosting a Winter Mantle Linky Party, it was just the kick I needed to get started!So here is what I ended up with and I love it! I picked up the mirror last week at Ballard's Backroom here in Roswell (outlet for the incredible catalog). It has a teeny … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist… Windsor Smith
January 10, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I snagged a copy of December's House Beautiful to take to the beach with me last month and I could not stop pouring over Windsor Smith's incredible interior designs for a young family's home in California. Would you ever guess that family-friendly spaces could look so elegant and yet comfortable at every turn? She's gifted that way! Her use of silvery tones, reflective surfaces, and understated color keeps the rooms light, fresh, and … [Read more...]
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