Decorating Regression

Have you ever thought you’d like to change styles completely or at least as much as your budget allows?  I confess I have.

Wishful Christmas Decorating

Oh poop    I’ve been oohing and ahhing at all the pretty Christmas displays from magazines to stores, to churches, to friends houses, to blogs, etc.  All those pretty Christmas decorating ideas are out there tempting me …….and reminding me that this year we won’t be doing any!! I know, I shouldn’t complain.  The reason [...]

A fun, easy West Elm Knock Off

Hey There! I wanted to submit this easy- peasy knock-off I did yesterday to a site called Knock Off Decor but apparently you must have done a blog on it first!  LOL! So here goes….. I received a West Elm catalog the other day and saw this cute yarn-wrapped star. It costs $16 and is about 9″ [...]

Ideas for Fall Decorating

As promised, here is my Fall decorating in our kitchen.  I wasn’t really planning on doing it just yet, but I got going one day with ideas, hubby was out working and the next thing you know, it was done!  So here it is…kinda inspired by Pottery Barn and Ballard Designs. Why? Because both those [...]

Here’s a cheap-o Knock Off!

There’s a great site out there called Knock Off Decor. (If for some reason the link doesn’t work, just google it.)  Anyway, there are tons of really cool things on there that are such great knock-offs (look-a-likes) of high end items! It always reminds me that the minds of people are so creative and all [...]

Decorating or…. ?

Hello All! I’ve been absent from the blog world (including reading other’s blogs) due to some very important things in our lives.  The month of June this year is filled with weddings and anniversaries which are always fun! Eric and I celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary in early June!  Our celebrating hasn’t “officially” been done [...]

Extra, Extra! “Special Edition” Post

OK readers, I’ve got a quickie post for you.  I’d love to see tons of responses on this one  You’ll see why in a minute!  Oh and before I forget, thank you so much to all the new readers and your comments!  I guess there are more than just a couple family members reading by [...]

Additional Info for the “New” Kitchen

Some people out there, those who consider themselves “readers, not just picture-lookers”, might be interested in more info about our “new” kitchen.  The sort of  ”what’s that?” stuff kind of explanations.  This post is for you!  (You’re not required to read this ya know.  This isn’t school. You will not be tested on the material. [...]