This year I decided to change up my tree decor. The Christmas tree is usually quite mismatched with homemade ornaments and doesn’t have a real “theme”. I was ready to try something new, and when I saw Holly Mathis’ beautiful tree last year with silhouette ornaments, it inspired me to pull the trigger! The colors […]
Join me in a mini tour of our Farmhouse Christmas cottage. Let’s start in the kitchen, since that’s where the snacks are! The main colors in this room are gray and white, so I added red. I love how fun and bright it is. This room feels very cheery, and is accented with my VERY favorite– […]
I was recently on Fox Good Day Dallas sharing Christmas decorating tips! Have you ever tried any of these? 8 unique Christmas decor ideas Make a festive winter scene with a glass terrarium filled with cotton snow, tiny trees, and tiny animals. Create a snowman ornament out of white felt and just a few other […]
Bedroom before…. If you weren’t in love with the floor to ceiling paneling, I wonder if the ruffled curtains would win you over? The curtains remind me of Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth the movie*. *I didn’t see it because my neck felt itchy when I saw the preview. But now, Cate and Elizabeth and I want to […]
It’s DAY THREE of House Renovation Week, and it has been so fun showing how much our house has changed. I have gotten such kind comments and feedback, which is super nice. I am so honored when people say they wish they could live in my house or they want me to come work on their houses. If you have […]
I am pretty sure we were at risk for an airborne illness the first time we stepped in this home and breathed the dust from the curtains. If someone needed a 1970’s prom dress, she could have worn one of the ruffled draperies home and had still made dresses for 7 of her friends. There was […]
When we first encountered the home near Dallas, Texas, this is what we saw. Wood paneling, heavy curtains, linoleum, and finish that boasted the best of what the 1970s had to offer! We knew we had our work cut out for us, and are thrilled with the final result! We combined the old kitchen and dining room […]
In the time you use to brush your teeth, you can bring the fun and fall to your outdoor space. Get 3 pumpkins and make a topiary (stack them on top of each other) for your porch. Choose some that have flat or no stems so they stack easily. I got these at Trader Joe’s, […]
The Power of Repetition in Design I love the symmetrical row of chandeliers at a local restaurant; it makes a huge statement right when you walk in! Using multiple identical items in design is a powerful strategy for creating visual impact. This approach fosters unity, consistency, and repetition, drawing attention to the repeated elements. A […]
This space was empty when we started, and now it is inspired by the homeowner’s love of horses, her hometown of Charleston, SC, and beautiful patterns! Our next step is to put something on that coffee table! What would you put? What defines Southern Traditional decor? Southern Traditional decor is typically characterized by warm colors, […]