by Marian Parsons | Mar 13, 2024 | All Things Home, Decorating, My House
When we bought our home in Minnesota, we knew it was a great house with good bones, but if you told me I would think about it and miss it with some regularity, I’m not sure I would’ve believed you. There are things I’ve loved about all of our homes,...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 12, 2024 | All Things Home, Gardening
We’ll be starting our spring yard clean-up soon and I’m already excited to work on some of the blank spaces we cleared last year and continue pruning, shaping, trimming, and pulling things that are a little out of control. I’m also excited about...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 11, 2024 | All Things Home, Kitchen, My House
As we use our newly renovated kitchen more and more, I want to provide some updates along the way. I know I still need to share a full tour of the cabinets and how we have it all organized, so that is on my list. I’ll likely make a video showing a complete...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 8, 2024 | All Things Home, Decorating
So often, when we see hooks by the door in magazines and online, the contents of those hooks are very neatly curated. Only the very cutest jackets, aprons, and bags will be displayed along with the trendiest shoes tucked underneath. I do that myself when I’m...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 7, 2024 | Antiques, Favorite Finds
As I’ve been sharing our living room makeover over the past few weeks, several people have asked about the blanket over the back of the sofa. Even though it sometimes annoys my family, I’ve always liked having a quilt, coverlet, or throw folded over the...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 5, 2024 | All Things Home, Decorating
When I shared the new wall sconces/lamps in our living room, the thing I was asked most was about turning them on and off. With a deep sofa sitting in front of them, they are a little awkward to reach. You have to do one of those knee-on-the-sofa maneuvers, which...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 4, 2024 | Decorating, Family Room, Living Room, My House
Yesterday, I finally finished putting the living room back together after painting the room Card Room Green in November. As I started arranging the plates and antlers on the wall over the dresser in the corner, I wondered why it took us so long! Did I really...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 1, 2024 | 1970 home renovation, All Things Home, My House, spring
After being sick for a few days, it always takes a little while to assess how you’re feeling in the morning. Am I still sick? Have I finally turned the corner? Well, this morning, I assessed after helping Jeff get the boys off to school and I have turned the...