Merry Christmas

 The halls are decked, the tree is trimmed, gifts are wrapped, and Santa is on his way… In this busiest of seasons, I wish you all the merriest Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Most…

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Featured on the cover of Romantic Homes Magazine!

I was surprised with a wonderful gift this Christmas — a photo on the cover of Romantic Homes Magazine! I wrote an article last fall, knowing it would be in sometime this coming winter/spring, but…

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Christmas Home Tour, part 1

Hello everyone! I’m so happy to have you here for Part 1 of my Christmas home tour. If you’re coming over from Our Southern Home, I’m sure you are just as inspired by Christy’s festive home…

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A Merry Little Christmas Blog Hop

Today I am joining several other bloggers as part of A Merry Little Christmas Blog Hop, hosted by Pamela at From My Front Porch to Yours,so as soon as you are finished here, you need…

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New Turkish rugs and a Christmas sneak peek…

Quite honestly, I am just a little obsessed with Turkish rugs and kilim pillow covers. But then, you all know that. So when I got the email from Unique Rug Store and Kilim Pillow Store…

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DIY Moroccan wedding blanket and cozy winter bedroom

I know I usually steer clear of trends, but Moroccan wedding blankets are all the rage, and I really do love the look, but not the price. Generally, they are creamy white and look something…

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Sparkly chandeliers and a great source for affordable lighting

I have loved sparkly chandeliers since I was a child. My aunt Melissa had the most glorious one in her marble-tiled foyer, and I loved to walk down her stairs into the foyer pretending I…

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Another beautiful rug

You all know how much I love a pretty rug, so when Rugs USA offered to send me one, I could not refuse.  So, knowing me, what do you think I chose? Loving pink as I do,…

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