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Fabric Swatch S.O.S.!

choosing color· decorating· design· fabric

S.O.S. Help! I find myself in a quandary. We’ve lived in our dream home for almost four years and the decorating is still not finished. (Gasp!!) That isn’t the problem though. The dilemma is that I’m now sick of the color scheme I chose years ago, shades of gold, rich red accents, and browns for the first floor.  This last year I started moving into cooler shades of blues and sandy naturals for the second level. Attempting to mesh the two color schemes has been difficult, so today the search for ... Read More about Fabric Swatch S.O.S.!

20 Stunning Staircases

design· staircases

Now that we finally installed a chandelier in our foyer, I’d like to spruce up the rest of the entryway and staircase a bit. I wasn’t sure what direction I wanted to take with it. So I decided to collect some pin worthy staircase inspiration.  Let’s start with some gorgeous and rather unique railings and spindles!   The Enchanted Home The iron scroll work wrapping around the front pillar makes the staircase extra special.  This next tree inspired staircase is from Will ... Read More about 20 Stunning Staircases

Let There Be Light! {Hanging a Chandelier in a Foyer}

Before/After· DIY· Lighting

When my husband came home from work this past December, with poinsettia and wine in hand, for no reason whatsoever, I knew something was up. He came in cheerfully, greeted me with a kiss, poured a glass for me and started picking up the kids’ junk. Ok, now I KNEW he wanted something. I sipped my glass and let this curious situation play out…, “So hun, how was your day?” I ask. He replies, “yada yada yada… oh by the way, I said we’d host the management Christmas party this year. Hope you don’t ... Read More about Let There Be Light! {Hanging a Chandelier in a Foyer}

Valentine Felt Flower Wreath

Valentine Wreath {Felt Flower Tutorial}

Crafts· How to· Tutorial· Valentines· wreaths

Valentines Day is just around the corner. So I thought I’d join the felt flower craze seen everywhere, and make a Valentine Wreath using felt flowers and velvet roses. This Valentine wreath was made out of ribbon, felt and velvet, and can be made in a very short amount of time. So if you ever wanted to learn how to make a wreath using felt flowers, today’s your day! Supplies needed to make a Valentine Felt Flower Wreath: 16” straw wreath 12 yards (3 rolls) of 1.5” ribbon 1 ... Read More about Valentine Wreath {Felt Flower Tutorial}

Chicken & Dumplings

How to· Recipes· Tutorial

Wintertime means comfort food! Chicken & Dumplings is my all time favorite meal from childhood. Dumplings is a vague term, I’ve discovered, depending on where you live in the U.S. In parts of the south, dumplings are more of what I’d call Chicken & Pastry; long, noodle like strips of pastry dough. But in the north, fluffy, biscuit based balls are the dumplings. My mom grew up in Michigan and this is her recipe that I’m sharing.  The recipe is at the bottom of the post but I’ll walk you ... Read More about Chicken & Dumplings

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