Christmas Wreaths

It's just not Christmas until that wreath goes up on the front door. It's just a classic. I gathered up some ideas for your Christmas wreath this year. Some are traditional, but many will help you think outside the wreath this holiday season. The entry door...

Nontraditional Christmas Color Palettes

I am officially encouraging you to change or maybe just alter your traditional Christmas color palette this year. How about a little inspiration? I am going more towards turquoise and peacock blues, hot pinks, limey greens, and plums. I can do this over the base of...

Vintage Christmas Ornaments

Christmas is all about memories, tradition, and nostalgia. That's why I love vintage Christmas ornaments. I have a few from my own childhood, but most I've found over the years at estate sales and yard sales for mere pennies. I love things with a history, even if...

December Prize Giveaway

Last weekend I experienced IKEA for the very first time. Whoa. All I can say is: you gotta go. Even if you're not a fan of modern, IKEA is full of great deals and innovative design. I picked up a few cool things while I was there and wanted to share something...

Happy Thanksgiving

I am thankful for my new bloglife - how great is it to spend time sharing my thoughts and ideas on one of my greatest passions: decorating! But my family is infinitely more important, so I truly don't have time today to blah, blah, blah. So I will leave you with...

American Girl

I spent last weekend in Atlanta with my best friend and our daughters having the "American Girl Experience." After spending the better part of the day in the American Girl store, we had a lovely dinner at the American Girl Bistro. You can find decorating inspiration...

More Carl Larrson Home Interiors

About 5 days after writing up the post about the home of Carl and Karin Larrson, I ran across some photos I had torn out of a Victoria magazine about Lylla Hyttnas. It figures I'd find these after I shared my post with you! Although images of Carl's paintings of...

Christiana’s Autumn Styling

My friend Christiana opened her home to let me photograph the lovely ways she warms up her space for fall. She loves to make special seasonal changes that reflect her creativity and her love of home and family. Christiana uses inexpensive burlap to add texture...

Little House on the Prairie Party

My oldest daughter has been a huge fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Little House on the Prairie book series since kindergarten. When she turned 7, it was only fitting to have a pioneer party for my little Half-Pint. Let's start with her outfit. My sweet...

Charger Plates

You know I get pretty excited when I find a bargain. The dollar aisle at Target is a treasure trove for children's party goody bags, and occasionally for home decor items. All the Christmas stuff is out now, and yesterday I found charger plates there in holiday...