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Peek a boo!Peek a boo!

Typical: A Honey Bear, A Partially Finished Painting Project, and A Basket of LaundryOh my! Where did the time go? I did not mean to leave y'all hanging high and dry for so long.  I've entered a stage with my little one (18-24 months) that I didn't even remember was a hard age until many kind strang…

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31Mar2015

Using mirrors to solve decorating problemsUsing mirrors to solve decorating problems

Sometimes I have to remind myself of the power of mirrors to solve common decorating problems.   Here are seven  fantastic uses of mirrors that might not be on your radar. 1. To reflect lightThis is one great space for a number of reasons, but the mirrors make it in my opinion.  Not only do they bre…

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30Mar2015

Lighting your dining tableLighting your dining table

The right lighting can make a room sing, but often our rooms are  off key. When you have a house of a certain age (30 years for me) there comes a time when you know you have  to update your look. When I started to change the lighting in my home, I began with the two over my tables because they would…

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21Mar2015

Adding greenery to contemporary decor Adding greenery to contemporary decor

After a dreary northern winter I begin to long for a spot of green in my decor.   I've even given my blog a new green look. Last spring I wrote about my lucky bamboo,  my default plant that resulted from an aborted shamrock search.  Poles apart, I know!  Choice is often limited when you live on an i…

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02Mar2015
 
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