Dec 21, 2011 | Decorating & DIY
I think this may be the only time of the year when we get real mail anymore. How quaint it seems, that hand-addressed envelope with an old-fashioned stamp, slipped in among the bills and flyers and catalogues. With the last of my Christmas cards finally out in the...
Nov 16, 2011 | Decorating & DIY
When planning holiday decorations for my own home, I’ve found it helps to start with a general “theme”. Whether it’s a specific color palette or a motif, a theme helps me to focus and ensure I don’t go too crazy buying excess decorations....
Sep 20, 2011 | Decorating & DIY
Sunday morning I attended a decorating class held by Pottery Barn: Decorating the Home for Autumn. In light of my recent blog posts on fall style updates, I thought the class sounded very apropos. I arrived at the SouthPark Mall Pottery Barn around 10:30 am, joining a...
Sep 12, 2011 | Decorating & DIY
Even though Daylight Savings Time doesn’t end until November 6th this year, I really start to notice the shortening of days as we get into September. Just when the weather’s nice enough to enjoy some al fresco dining, it seems like I no longer have enough...
Sep 6, 2011 | Decorating & DIY
For me, part of the fun in decorating is changing up the accessories once in a while for a fresh new look. As the weather gets colder, fall is the perfect time to switch out decorative objects to give rooms a cozier feel. In my last post, I targeted the front porch as...
