I live in a small house on the Chesapeake Bay with some funky architectural features that make any designing a challenge. Although it does have its ups and downs, overall the house has turned into a little project of mine. Finding the perfect place to put furniture, how to capture the most light in one…
DIY: Dried Orange Table Setting
Oranges are commonly associate with Christmas and the New Year and this Christmas I am using dried oranges to spice up my table arrangement this winter. They are the perfect way to add a little color to your table and are easy to incorporate in any season. If you want to dry your own…
DIY Antique Post-card Garland
The Holidays are always filled with nostalgia and memories. We watch Christmas classics like White Christmas and Miracle on 34th St. while baking grandma’s special gingerbread recipe; all the while never growing bored of the same plot lines and lyrics to all the Christmas carols. Traditions are part of what make Christmas so special and looking…
Holiday Wreath Making
One of the best parts of the holiday season is the decorations. Every year, I look forward to getting our tree and decorating our house with fresh pine swags and wreaths. This year I decided to make a wreath from several different kinds of fresh pine, dried hydrangea and grasses, berries, cat tails, and…
Christmas Time is Here | Hand Lettered Designs
These were all hand-lettered by myself just in time for the most WONDERFUL time of the year! I love spending the holidays with family and these make the perfect way to say Merry Christmas to the family who isn’t so close and an even better way to make a home more festive and inviting to…
Freshen Up your Home
The family room… the living room… the den… whatever you might call it, we all can agree it is the gather place to relax and spend time with friends and family. For me the living room is a place to express my creativity and showcase who my husband and I are as a couple. Sometimes…
Fresh Cuts: How to make a wreath
There’s nothing better than fresh cut flowers but sometimes I can get tired of vases and typical flower arrangements. Don’t get me wrong they are beautiful but why not try something a little more innovative? Try making a wreath! While it’s more time consuming it can be really fun to use a little more creativity….