I can't help but think about the beach this time of year. Or anytime of year, actually. I found this article in House Beautiful with the most amazing photos of a beach house with lots of unapologetic color. It makes me so happy, I just had to share it with you! The...
Guest Blog: Feathering Your Nest, Literally
As I am presently in northern Kentucky visiting with my parents-in-law, it is my pleasure to introduce my special guest blogger today: Jamie Justice Yost. She reads my blog religiously and takes it very seriously. And literally. If parody is the sincerest form...
Sex and the City
OK, I haven't seen the new movie and I am not condoning the moral code of any of the characters therein. That being said, everyone talks about how Sex and the City is all about the fashion. Well, the people involved in Sex and the City have some seriously inspiring...
Mystery Birthday Party (Part II)
This is Part II of my 10-year-old daughter's Mystery Birthday Party. If you missed the food and decor, click here. In fact, if you haven't read it, I beg of you to read it first before reading this article. Without the context, you will just think I'm a raving...
Making an Entry
A while back, I blogged about decorating the foyer or entry to your home. But what if you don't really have a true foyer or formal entry to your home? How do you create a sense of entry when your architecture doesn't give you a headstart? Some of us have a mere...
Create Your Own Masterpiece
I am a creative person. However, I cannot draw or paint a picture better than your average 3rd grade child. So when my friend Melissa invited me to come to an instructional paint party, I was intrigued. So, I spent my Saturday evening in a painter's smock in front...
Ode to the Commode
A funny thing happened a few weeks back. I was contacted by someone from Clorox who had found a picture of my bathroom on my blog. Clorox has a sweepstakes going where you can win a trip to a different city each week over an 8-week period. Well, Nashville was on...
Saarinen Table
Euro Saarinen first produced his iconic Saarinen tulip table in the 1950s and it was a hit in mod homes of the 60s. It's popularity lives on in today's homes because of its style and functionality. I heart pedestal tables, because they give more room for chair and...
Fun Folding Chairs at Target
On a Target run yesterday, I found these fun and fabulous folding chairs. Aren't these so much more interesting than the standard black metal ones? These are so cute , I'd actually WANT to pull out the folding chairs, and not just because I had to! Anyway, they are...
Feathering Your Nest: Make Your Own Chandelier
You are NOT going to believe this one. I found this handmade chandelier that I had to share with you. Isn't it glamorous? Take a guess as to what it's made of. Go ahead, I dare you. No really. Guess. Did you guess? Tampons! Bet you didn't see that one...
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