There was a time when my Christmas list was filled with tools and decorating/DIY books.  I actually got hardwood flooring for my birthday one year!  That was my passion and I wanted to have the gear, resources and materials to help me in honing my craft.  Now, I can buy those things as a part of my business, so my Christmas and birthday lists can be filled with other fun things. If you’re shopping for a DIYer this year, though, I’ve created a collection of my favorite must-haves including… The Kreg Pocket Hole Jig.  This thing has totally changed the way we build and join furniture and built-ins.  It saves a lot of time and creates solid joints. The Spruce Upholstery Book by Amanda Brown.  I recently got this book and it is awesome.  It shows how to tackle all sort of upholstery from channel backed chairs to sofas to dining chairs to

If you’ve read my blog for a while, you’ve certainly heard of Decor Steals.  They’ve partnered with me and my blog for a long time.  Today, we have a giveaway, yes, but I also want to share the deal of the day today… It’s one of my favorites – preserved boxwood wreaths!  I have several in my house and two I’ve had for a few years and they are still bright green and beautiful.  I love that they are real, but don’t have to be watered or cared for in any way.  My kind of greenery!  They are offering two options – a set of three mini wreaths…  …or a set of three in graduated sizes. Better jump on those quickly, if you’re interested.  I have a feeling they’ll sell out quickly. And here’s a preview of some upcoming “steals”… Now, on to the giveaway.  Decor Steals is offering up $50

If you’ve read my blog for a while, you’ve certainly heard of Decor Steals.  They’ve partnered with me and my blog for a long time.  Today, we have a giveaway, yes, but I also want to share the deal of the day today… It’s one of my favorites – preserved boxwood wreaths!  I have several in my house and two I’ve had for a few years and they are still bright green and beautiful.  I love that they are real, but don’t have to be watered or cared for in any way.  My kind of greenery!  They are offering two options – a set of three mini wreaths…  …or a set of three in graduated sizes. Better jump on those quickly, if you’re interested.  I have a feeling they’ll sell out quickly. And here’s a preview of some upcoming “steals”… Now, on to the giveaway.  Decor Steals is offering up $50

A quick announcement before we get to the giveaway.  I was planning to meet some lovely ladies tomorrow at the Raleigh Flea Market, but unfortunately, I have to cancel.  I am so BUMMED!!!  My oldest son is now sick and we feel it’s best to get him home where he can rest and recover.  I travel to Raleigh frequently, though, so we’ll plan a shopping excursion for next time! I introduced Soft Surroundings to you a few weeks ago and hinted at a giveaway and now it’s time! Soft Surroundings is offering up a $100 gift card to their store to one lucky reader.  If you’re not familiar with them, they carry a wide variety of beautiful things including home furnishings, decor, clothing, accessories and cosmetics.  My favorite things are those inspired by Robin’s trips to France, like the Petite Salon Chair (above) I have in my home office. Are

We actually spent the day on I-95 and will be celebrating our Thanksgiving tomorrow, but I wanted to take a minute on the “official day” to let you know how thankful I am for all of you!  I know you get to know a lot more about me than I do about you, but I appreciate your comments, support, encouragement, opinions, prayers and everything you give to me in return for sharing my thoughts, decorating antics and business journey with you each day on this blog. “Thank you” just doesn’t seem to cover it… but, thank you.

A quick announcement before we get to the giveaway.  I was planning to meet some lovely ladies tomorrow at the Raleigh Flea Market, but unfortunately, I have to cancel.  I am so BUMMED!!!  My oldest son is now sick and we feel it’s best to get him home where he can rest and recover.  I travel to Raleigh frequently, though, so we’ll plan a shopping excursion for next time! I introduced Soft Surroundings to you a few weeks ago and hinted at a giveaway and now it’s time! Soft Surroundings is offering up a $100 gift card to their store to one lucky reader.  If you’re not familiar with them, they carry a wide variety of beautiful things including home furnishings, decor, clothing, accessories and cosmetics.  My favorite things are those inspired by Robin’s trips to France, like the Petite Salon Chair (above) I have in my home office. Are