How a simple change can bring a fresh look
A new look.That whole idea that comes with a makeover... oftentimes people think in order to create a fresh new look- it has to be a lot of work, a lo...
18-03-2019 19:02
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French Country Friday- French Country Cottage Faux Florals
Last year in spring, I was so excited to share a new collection of French Country Cottage designed faux flowers in partnership with Balsam Hill. It wa...
15-03-2019 19:10
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5 simple and elegant centerpiece ideas for Easter
When it comes to spring and Easter table settingsI am pretty much obsessed with all things pastel, muted and pretty on repeat.READ MORE......
13-03-2019 19:02
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Spring 2019 High Point Market Design Bloggers Tour
Inspiration. Design. Decor. Vintage. Modern. On Trend. Classic. All perfect words for describing High Point Market (among many many others)and I am s...
12-03-2019 19:02
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Inspiration- a Vintage Step Ladder in the bathroom
I was minding my own business while at a book singing recently when I bumped into something that had to come home with me.It was one of those little t...
11-03-2019 19:02
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French Country Fridays- Poster Bed Details
A favorite piece of furniture and a favorite little furry friend- Sweet Pea.READ MORE......
08-03-2019 19:03
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Lilac & olive branch inspired table & rustic cake
When the lilacs start blooming... I start getting a bit of an itch to place a whole vase full of them on the kitchen island, put little jars of them ...
08-03-2019 19:03
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Feathered Nest Friday
It's that time again...Here is what I shared this week:READ MORE......
08-03-2019 19:03
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7 ways to use charming benches & stools in your home- and wh
They are one of those things.Things you don't necessarily think belong somewhere... until they do.I am talking about little wood stools.Painted, n...
06-03-2019 19:03
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5 tips for an elegant spring table setting
It is March... and even though we have lots of rain and there is winter weather in a lot of places- March is pretty much the start of spring posts and...
04-03-2019 19:02
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Weekend View
Happy Sunday everyone.A quiet weekend here playing catch up and listening to the rain falling outside. After the busy of the conference and travel, so...
03-03-2019 19:03
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Feathered Nest Friay
Welcome to Feathered Nest Friday!I hope your week has been going well!READ MORE......
01-03-2019 19:03
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French Country Fridays - A vintage inspired kitchen island
Give me all things vintage... or vintage inspired.In our vintage kitchen- I knew I needed to find a perfect unique and charming piecefor the island.RE...
01-03-2019 19:03
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Collecting- Tips for collecting and enjoying vintage silver
Vintage silver.No matter what it is, size, shape or style- vintage silver is one of those things I have a hard time walking by at a flea market or in ...
27-02-2019 19:03
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Simple elegant French style deconstructed chair
Sometimes you bump into something that you didn't even know you were missing.You walk by it. You see it. You stop. You back up.You look around to...
25-02-2019 19:02
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French Country Fridays- Simple Buckets of Blooms
Happy Friday everyone.This weeks French Country Friday is all about bloomsand how simple buckets can be a perfect way to enjoy them in your home.READ ...
22-02-2019 19:10
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10 easy ways to create a cozy home
If you are like me... you love ambiance and a whole lot of cozy in the winter.When it is cold and gray outside and the rain is on repeat- living, rel...
20-02-2019 19:05
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The Best sources for Vintage Rugs & where to find New Rugs w
I have been on a quest recently.A quest for vintage sprinkled with charm. READ MORE......
18-02-2019 19:05
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Design Influencers Conference Book Signing- More Details
Can you believe that Design Influencers Conference is just around the corner"I am already packed and ready to go ( I might be a bit early) and can har...
16-02-2019 19:02
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French Country Fridays- Perfectly Imperfect - My Book
This week, French Country Friday is about all things French, design & decorating and inspiration.And I am sharing a story that is close to my heart. R...
15-02-2019 19:03
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Simple Ideas, Desserts & Table settings for Valentine's Day
It is that week of the year when foil wrapped chocolate hearts, sweet little notes and a table set with candles and a delicious dessert is on calendar...
13-02-2019 19:06
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French Cottage Bathroom Before & After, Tips and GiveawaY
You know how bathroom renovations go...You start with whatever is in place, you dream about what you wish was in place...and then you go about designi...
12-02-2019 19:07
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French Country Fridays- simple spring vignettes
It is that French Country Friday time againand this week, it is all about simple spring vignette ideas.Yes, even in February.READ MORE......
08-02-2019 19:05
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8 tips for shopping and scoring vintage Craigslist
You know that moment.When you are walking through a flea marketand you spot something in the corner of a booth just ahead.Your palms start to get a li...
06-02-2019 19:03
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Details- all about this little vintage chest of drawers and
Vintage. Dainty. Gold. Detailed and charming.I am pretty much obsessed with Vintage Florentine furniture.What is not to love"READ MORE......
05-02-2019 19:04
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French Country Friday- Simple Romance
It is just around the corner... that day full of red and pink hearts, chocolates and roses.And maybe a bit of of peanut butter chocolate cheesecake ov...
01-02-2019 19:04
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Vintage floral painted beds in the attic
Sometimes you find an old vintage treasure just waiting to be discovered and fall in love. You can instantly imagine where it will go and how perfect ...
30-01-2019 19:07
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18 Ornate French Vintage Style Mirrors for layering
Antique mirrors are one of my weaknesses. Tall and stately and small and charming.I fall for the ones with less than perfect looking glass- and often ...
28-01-2019 19:05
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25-01-2019 19:06
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Tips to keep cut hydrangeas from wilting
It goes something like this... You see a gorgeous bunch of hydrangeas at the market. Put them in your cart, maybe even grab a second bunch because the...
22-01-2019 19:05
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Design Influencers Conference- and why you should attend
When you find a conference that brings together amazing designers and influencers and some of the most incredible brands and partnership opportunities...
21-01-2019 19:06
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French Country Fridays- Vintage French Enamel
There is just something about sweet little vintage canistersand if they are French- even more wonderful.READ MORE......
18-01-2019 19:06
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8 Simple storage and organizing Ideas
A new year brings fresh opportunities, goals and dreams. It is a reset of sorts on some of those things that can jumble upand - it is also a time wher...
15-01-2019 19:04
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Fresh & warm winter living room refresh first look
Simple Clean and bright.A winter refresh in the living room inspired by the quiet reflection and fresh feeling that comes with a new year. READ MORE....
15-01-2019 19:04
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French Country Fridays- Laundry room renovation
Simple updates in the laundry room"Yes, please.And simple updates for under $500"Even better.READ MORE......
11-01-2019 19:03
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Closet Refresh Planning
Guess what I am working on today"It involves this room. Lots of clothes. Shoes. Linens. And bags of donations getting ready to go off. And it involves...
09-01-2019 19:03
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New Year Reflections & Possibilities
Can you believe it is already the 7th of January in the new year"Where did the year go" Not just days... more like weeks. 2018 absolutely zoomed by.A...
07-01-2019 19:04
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French Country Fridays- 7 tips for warming up your home for
It is January which means it is probably a bit chillyoutside where ever you live.Winter landscapes are a bit bare in winterand after Christmas when al...
04-01-2019 19:09
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Best of 2018- 15 of your favorite posts
Happy 2nd day of 2019!!A chilly but sunshine filled day over here welcoming in January and a fresh new year!I love the feeling that the start of a new...
02-01-2019 19:04
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A NYE inspired table & 5 tips for festive decor
Fresh flowers and mixed green garlandThis table started out dressed for Christmasbut with just a few changes- you can take those Christmas decorations...
31-12-2018 19:04
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French Country Fridays- Simple NYE decor ideas
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas! With NYE is just around the corner too-all those twinkle lights, Christmas carols and festive holiday ...
28-12-2018 19:04
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Christmas Eve & a story when Carol of the Bells made me cry
Twinkling trees and cozy.With soft Christmas music playing on repeat...then that one song comes on and always takes me back to the time I heard it pla...
24-12-2018 19:05
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Weekend View... 8 of the most delicious and easy holiday rec
It's that time of year... twinkle lights, Christmas trees... & lots of time in the kitchen.READ MORE......
23-12-2018 19:05
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23 Last minute gift ideas to grab today
It is the last minute scramble over here...What about you- are you ready for Christmas"READ MORE......
21-12-2018 19:04
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French Country Friday-Christmas table
A pretty Christmas table set with ticking stripe linens and baublesREAD MORE......
21-12-2018 19:04
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Little cottage Christmas bedroom tour
All is merry and bright in the little cottageFrom the twinkling trees to the baubles to pretty packages tied up with strings.READ MORE......
20-12-2018 19:04
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Christmas Lights at night tour
Ahhh... it is time for one of my most favorite tours of the year... the Christmas lights at night tour.Where twinkle lights, candles and glowing trees...
20-12-2018 19:04
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A wee little room decorated for Christmas
A little bit merry & brightin a little merry & bright attic roomREAD MORE......
17-12-2018 19:01
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French Country Friday- White & blush Christmas
White and blush for Christmas" Yes indeed. READ MORE......
14-12-2018 19:03
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A story about a wee Christmas dollhouse
All things merry & bright even in the tiniest of houses.READ MORE......
12-12-2018 19:05
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A merry little greenhouse Christmas tree
All things merry and bright... even in the greenhouse.READ MORE......
11-12-2018 19:05
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French Country Fridays -Elegant white Christmas
A winter white Christmas in the bedroom.READ MORE......
07-12-2018 19:06
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Antique Marble Fireplace Details
It is all in the details... and when it comes to an antique marble fireplace mantel and surround-well, those details are pretty incredible.READ MORE.....
06-12-2018 19:07
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14 Must Have Books for gifts & your coffee table
Tis the season of mistletoe and holly and twinkling trees...and pretty packages. READ MORE......
04-12-2018 19:07
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Merry & Bright- Cottage Living Room Christmas Tree
All things Merry & Bright in the little cottage...Today I am sharing a peek at the living room in the little cottage dressed for the holidaysand joini...
01-12-2018 19:07
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French Country Fridays- Christmas Fireplace
A simple warm fireplace dressed for Christmas.READ MORE......
30-11-2018 19:04
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Tips for setting an elegant holiday table
I am a bit non-traditional when it comes to Christmas...and yes, indeed blush would be one of my go -to colors to incorporate. And on the Christmas ta...
29-11-2018 19:04
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All through the house- a . Christmas bedroom
Merry and bright in the bedroom.Sharing our bedroom dressed for the holiday season this yearwith a gilded tree and simple vintage touches.READ MORE......
28-11-2018 19:08
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A peek at Christmas through the house - Holiday Housewalk
Merry and bright... all through the house.I have a big love of decking the halls- and don't stop at twinkling trees and mantels.Today I am sharing...
27-11-2018 19:07
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Christmas Memories & gift ideas
'Christmas was always my most favorite time of year while growing up. And I think that feeling and those memories are the reason I enjoy the holid...
26-11-2018 19:05
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Elegant Christmas- Gold tree in the bedroom
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....and today I am sharing all about an incredible gilded tree in the bedroom.READ MORE......
23-11-2018 19:08
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French Country Friday- Gilded Tree
Happy day after Thanksgiving everyone.READ MORE......
23-11-2018 19:08
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10 Quick & Easy Recipes & ideas for Thanksgiving Entertainin
A day for giving thanks and spending time with friends & family- and likely a bit of time in the kitchen preparing food and baking treats. So when i...
21-11-2018 19:06
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Holiday home-Living room Christmas tree
Decking the halls with a sprinkle of merry and bright in the living room.READ MORE......
19-11-2018 19:05
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French country Friday- Silver & Gold Christmas
Sharing all about how to decorate for Christmas using pale greens with silver and gold.I am a huge fan of soft colors and a more muted palette for Chr...
16-11-2018 19:07
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Christmas ambiance - a table under the stars
Sometimes a sprinkle of ambiance is all you need.And this Christmas table setting started with just a few simple thingslike fresh garland, favorite di...
14-11-2018 19:09
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A very merry Christmas greenhouse
When I was styling for the holidays last year- decking the halls and dressing the mantels and putting up quite a few twinkling trees...I also decided ...
13-11-2018 19:07
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A Sofa & Room Design Challenge
Recently, I sat in this very chairand stared at this very view in High Point, North Carolina.That rosy blush velvety sofa, gold table stacked with vin...
12-11-2018 19:05
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French Country Friday- Christmas Home
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas over here... and I might be mixing things up a bit this year. READ MORE......
09-11-2018 19:05
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Sprinkling a bit of Christmas in the Kitchen
Can you believe it is already November 7th"Christmas is just around the corner.I do have some trees up already... though not fully decorated yetand......
07-11-2018 19:05
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3 reasons why I love this crochet lace bedding
Back in the day when I was first marriedI remember ordering the most beautiful crocheted bedding set.It was so detailed and intricate in designand it ...
06-11-2018 19:06
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The New Balsam Hill Biltmore Christmas Collection & Giveaway
It is that time of year again... time for all things merry & bright. And I am SO.EXCITED. Twinkle lights. Christmas trees and baubles...And I am also ...
03-11-2018 19:06
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French Country Friday- A French country tree and tinsel
One of my favorite trees and favorite posts from last year was this little French Country inspired tree.Full of simple French Country charm and pretty...
02-11-2018 19:03
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Get the Look- 4 vintage style French Country Kitchen Chandel
Sometimes you find the perfect vintage chandelier for the perfect spot.And sometimes you spend years searching for the right one.READ MORE......
30-10-2018 19:07
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The Biltmore & Balsam Hill & a new collection
Twinkling trees, a wonderful estate set among rolling hills in North Carolinaand lots of inspiration to be found around every corner...The Biltmore in...
29-10-2018 19:06
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26-10-2018 19:06
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A closer look- chest of drawers covered in French Cottage Ch
I fall for chippy painted charm again and again. That pretty patina just pulls me in for a closer look.And today- I am sharing a closer look at a chi...
24-10-2018 19:05
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Vintage Treasures at High Point Market
High Point Market... home of amazing furniture, accessories and inspiration...and some pretty fabulous vintage shopping too.READ MORE......
23-10-2018 19:14
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On the table- Gathered Goodness Thanksgiving table setting i
Sometimes gathered goodness is exactly what you need for setting a simple and simply beautiful table.READ MORE......
23-10-2018 19:14
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French Country Fridays- Floral topped pie
Thanksgiving is just around the corner... which means- well, a lot of things.And one of those things is... pies.READ MORE......
19-10-2018 19:06
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Whimsical Halloween Ideas
Because I just spent the day decorating a Christmas tree at a magical place in North Carolina - it must be time to share some Halloween inspiration.RE...
18-10-2018 19:06
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Romantic inspired table setting for the holidays
It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner.With twinkling trees going up & favorite family recipes on the horizo...
16-10-2018 19:05
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French Country Friday
It is that French Country Friday time again.And this week- it is all about something vintage inspired.READ MORE......
12-10-2018 19:05
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A new collection with Soft Surroundings
All things inspired and with a tad French Country and cottage included.I am so excited to finally share an exciting project I have been working on beh...
11-10-2018 19:04
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Elegant and natural autumn mantel decor
When it comes to autumn- I am all about decorating that is natural and simple.Like a mantel put together with just dried hydrangeas, eucalyptus and pu...
10-10-2018 19:06
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Old Glory & The Prairie in Round Top Texas
I spent last week humming 'If you're gonna play in Texas- you gotta have a fiddle in the band' As my friend KariAnne and I drove and drov...
08-10-2018 19:09
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Elegant Outdoor Halloween Table setting
Spooky Halloween" Or elegant Halloween"I tend to lean towards the elegant side for sure.And this year, I am playing a bit with some 'spooky' a...
03-10-2018 19:05
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Just 3 things for a romantic autumn fireplace mantel styling
I am all about simple and sweet for autumn... and sprinkle a little bit of a romance and I am there.This year, I am keeping autumn decor on the soft a...
01-10-2018 19:05
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French Country Fridays- fresh flower autumn mantel decor
Fresh flowers in the perfect most subtle shades of autumn lovely....yes, please. Send them all my way for playing with this season.READ MORE......
28-09-2018 19:06
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7 ideas for inspired autumn ambiance on the patio
Twinkle twinkle and lots of heirloom pumpkins...with a blush and copper twist.It is kind of feeling a little Cinderella like out on the patioand I am ...
27-09-2018 19:08
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French Country Cottage at Patina Farm
Saturday was a dream day.A day filled with friends and family and a most incredible setting for a most incredible party. A pinch me kind of day that w...
26-09-2018 19:09
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Simple autumn porch styling
This year, I am feeling simple and sweet for autumn.And when it comes to the porches... it all depends on what I have on hand and what colors I am cra...
26-09-2018 19:09
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5 ideas for a simple autumn table
Fall is definitely in the air here in California.Crisp mornings and warm sunshine filled days have been on repeat.We are supposed to heat up again lat...
24-09-2018 19:07
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French Country Fridays- Rustic Autumn Mantel
Rustic and natural for autumn in always a good thing.READ MORE......
21-09-2018 19:07
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Autumn in the living room
I might be obsessed with all things in dusty blush and purple mingling with golds and glam this season.And I am totally okay with it.READ MORE......
19-09-2018 19:06
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Vintage treasures from Las Vegas Market
Remember when I shared that I was at Las Vegas Market in Julyto moderate a panel discussion"READ MORE......
18-09-2018 19:04
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Velvet pumpkin vignette
Velvety delightful pumpkins... so simple and sweetREAD MORE......
18-09-2018 19:04
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French Country Fridays - autumn inspired wreath
It is that time again... French Country Fridays time where it is all about tossing it back and sharing a favorite post from the past. READ MORE......
14-09-2018 19:05
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The softer side of autumn table
Warm golden autumn tonesmingling with pretty pastels & whitesand of course, white pumpkins... A simple subtle autumn table that is all about the softe...
12-09-2018 19:06
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Simple and charming Autumn Greenhouse
I am a big fan of simple. Simple charm. Simple seasonal touches and of course... simple autumn. READ MORE......
10-09-2018 19:07
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