I get random articles about decorating e-mailed to me on a weekly basis. They cover everything from giving your kitchen a makeover with paint in a weekend (amusing notion) to kitchen trends to the latest design house triumph. I usually just scan them briefly before they are deleted. I received one earlier this week that got me thinking… It was … Read More
the great Christmas decorating debate
I think this debate has been happening for decades, but it’s been taken to the public forum of social media over the past few years, so it feels like more of a “thing.” When should you decorate for Christmas? There is the “pull out all of the decorations when the clock strikes midnight on Halloween” crowd on one end and … Read More
reassessing the art studio
Every once in a while, I have to reaccess my art studio and how it functions. For while, I have felt like I needed more flat work surfaces. My primary work surfaces are tilted (the easel and the drafting table) and I just have the flat surface of my desk. I found myself wishing the back wall of my studio … Read More
antique pine chest in the foyer
I hope you’re all having a wonderful week! We are having some warm, sunny days this week, so that’s giving me lots of energy to be productive and creative. I’m also looking forward to traveling east to visit our families (it’s been way too long since we’ve been to PA and NC) and the entire holiday season. I have some … Read More
five things | budget decorating for Christmas
I don’t know about you, but I am very excited about decorating for Christmas this year! I think it’s, in large part, due to the fact that I wasn’t able to fully decorate for Christmas last year due to my healing shoulder. Everything was harder and took twice as long, so I did a lot less. I think I can … Read More
how I manage home decorating/renovation projects
A few weeks ago, I received this e-mail from a reader and I thought I would share it along with the answer to how I manage my home renovation projects. Here is an excerpt from the e-mail… “I know you’re extremely busy, but if you haven’t already done so, I would really love to see a blog post on how … Read More
diy art | framing old pieces of paper
I sometimes think we overcomplicate things when it comes to decorating. I’m included in that statement! We think we need to buy new things and update along with the trends, but we really don’t. Decorating can and should be a simple, joy-filled process. It should be a journey of learning how to represent yourself and your story through your choices … Read More
organizing the sewing room closet | plus tips
As tidy as I am, there are spaces in my house that get out of control or have never been organized properly since we moved in. Such was the case with the closet in my sewing room and it was time I got around to organizing it. I will say right up front that it’s amazing to have an entire … Read More
