Mirrored Side Tables
I have been working on my master bedroom for decades. OK, about ten months, but it feels like decades. I still have a naked curtain rod hanging, sparse wall space, a dresser that needs to be painted and all sort of things, but I’m getting there! I was hung up on our side tables for a […]
An Accidental Entrepreneur
When I was a little girl, I never thought, “some day, I’m going to own my own business!” I wanted to be an actress on Broadway. I never took a business class in my life. I never thought of myself as having a good business sense. Yet, here I am. A business owner. Dare I […]
Simple Before & Afters
I have been busy getting some new things priced and ready for the next barn sale at Chartreuse and for a ladies shopping night at Wild Rose this Thursday evening. I finally got around to giving a few things I bought at the Raleigh Flea Market a makeover, so I could add them to the growing […]
My Favorite Things – Updated
I wrote a post in September of 2009 about my favorite things. I spotted Donna’s Favorite Things SNS Link Party, so I thought it was time for an update. Here we go… French provincial style and slipcovers Old doors and architectural pieces Antique baby dresses Blue and white and a little bling German glass glitter Ironstone […]
Christmas Buffet Vignette
Just so you know, blog advertising does work. If you read The Nesting Place, you may recognize the footed bowl I am using in my Christmas buffet vignette. I spotted it there and then had to hit the Pier One when I was in Raleigh. I bought it and I love it. It was the perfect centerpiece […]
First Come, First Serve
As some of you know, the shop in Gettysburg that originally sold my furniture and accessories recently closed. I teared up when I collected the last of my things from the shop last week. I really appreciated the opportunity the owner gave me. It gave me the confidence and experience to get where I am today. […]
Tale of Two Mantels
Well, one of my “mantels” is actually a piano, but I decorate it like a mantel, so we’ll go with it. This first mantel…okay…piano, is in my living room. This vignette is simple, neutral and all about my taste in decorating. The Hess trucks, laughing Santa and such are banned to the family room. A […]
Bloggers Beware
Everyone who writes a blog has been there. The point of decision. Clicking the “Create a Blog” button, working through the template options and creating a header, buttons, adding gadgets, widgets, counters and rankings. Some do it to keep in touch with their family, record their lives, record a journey, struggle or loss. Others do […]