“Vintage” houseplants and a planter makeover

I love houseplants — real ones, and I have noticed that different varieties seem to go in and out of “style” over the years. I still love my ivy, from the Christopher Lowell Show 1990s,…

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Decorating with photographs

I love photography, and I love incorporating photographs into my decor–especially on canvas.   I was pleased to get the opportunity to review a canvas from CanvasChamp and wanted to share my thoughts with you…

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CanvasPop giveaway winner

I am so pleased to announce the winner of a free 16 x 20 canvas from CanvasPop is Tammy Mabe Joyce! There were 38 total entries between the blog and facebook page, and Tammy’s first…

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Pastels on the porch for spring

Spring has certainly sprung in the North Carolina mountains, and I’m setting a pretty spring table out on the porch today!    I am also participating in the “Shades of Spring” blog hop with these…

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CanvasPop giveaway AND a discount code!

I hope you all saw the gorgeous canvas I received from CanvasPop a couple days ago. If not, you can see my review HERE.   I am super excited to offer a discount code for…

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CanvasPop review

I got an email several weeks ago from a company called CanvasPop about reviewing a canvas, and I jumped on the opportunity. The hardest part was choosing a photo to print.   I wanted to try something…

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DIY French candle sconces

After Christmas, I went looking around on ebay for wood and iron candle sconces.    I found a pair of these for less than $20. They are plentiful on ebay in all price ranges. I…

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Setting the Easter table

When we finally get to sit down to Easter “dinner” at our house, it will be after months planning and  intense musical rehearsals, which will have culminated in a 1 1/2 hour long celebration service…

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