As one season fades into another, I look at my home with a fresh perspective. The change going on outdoors inspires me to bring some of those elements inside, so I never lack for inspiration as the seasons change. But there's another side to that nesting coin...my eyes are also open to problem … [Read more...]
Fall Decorating with Teal
Autumn and turquoise. Two of my favorite things! What's not to love about either of them? Crisp, chilly weather, sweaters and boots, hot cider and caramel apples...and add to that the dreamy blue/green hues of the color teal...heavenly. With those two favorites in mind, I want to share a little … [Read more...]
Fall in the Kitchen & Ushering in Autumn Tour!
I'm joining some of my best blogging buds for the ushering in autumn tour! I do my fall nesting in layers. Now, while it's early still, I put out a few things to cozy up our house. Later when the real pumpkins and gourds start showing up at the grocery, I add them to almost all of our … [Read more...]
Finding Fall Home Tour~The Video!
When I took my photos for the Finding Fall Home Tour with Better Homes and Gardens, I also made a video for my buds who might like it! As I've told you guys before, I get lots of inspiration from watching Youtube videos of DIY projects, crafts, cooking and decorating. So if you like your creative … [Read more...]
Front Door Fall Welcome
We have done almost nothing to the outside of our new house. (We've been so busy on the inside after all!) The house on Stone House Lane is totally different from the Willow Creek house. Willow Creek was a bit of cottage farm house in style and had a Southern front porch. Living there for 23 years, … [Read more...]
Fall Nesting
Hello my friends... I've been doing a bit of fall nesting. With the major color changes we've done in the house I tweaked my fall decorating a bit...I love the style concept of mixing opposites. You can use it in everything from your wardrobe to your seasonal decor. In my fall nesting I mixed … [Read more...]
~Autumn comes to Ellie’s House~
Call me the pushy nesting fairy...or better yet just call me Gigi! I forced Stephie to drag out all of her Autumn decor and blew in to cheer her on and snuggle with Ellie while she warmed up her home with some Fall scrumptious-ness! You may get an idea or two but even if you don't stay … [Read more...]
~Autumn Nesting…Let’s bake~
It's Friday and I'm still nesting with Autumn in mind.Here's what I decided on for my kitchen door.But Friday makes me think of food. Oh heck, let's just be honest, every day makes me think of food. But it's officially Foodie Friday over at Gollum's where you'll find a plethora of … [Read more...]
Autumn Nesting ~ Scents and Sounds
More Autumn Nesting today...as always in my life decorating for the seasons has a bigger purpose than to make the house look good. I call it "Setting the Stage for More Important Things" and I've written about it several times....here's one.I want my humble little home to say: come in...grab a … [Read more...]
Autumn Nesting and a tiny craft!
In my Autumn nesting this week, I wanted a little something new for my coffee table. But it's a budget year so I needed to come up with something almost free! What'da think?I found the garland at Michaels and had a 40% off coupon. It was $4.00. The candles were on sale there for $2.99 each. … [Read more...]