Category Archives: decorating
Apartment 309
My apartment is located in a building with 144 units for independent seniors. I do not have direct access to an outside door but the apartment is rather like a hotel with lots and lots of amenities around the building … Continue reading
Apartment Living
Here is the new apartment, empty and waiting for my household goods to be delivered. In a couple of weeks I hope to show you the progress I have made making this small apartment home. It will be a lot … Continue reading
Chics Tile Project
Want to dress up a patio, you should consider putting ceramic tile on the floor. My concrete patio was built with a spacer right down the middle of the 16×20 slab of concrete. Half of the patio is under the … Continue reading
One Door Closes, Another Opens
Sometimes we are so busy looking at the door that is closing, we fail to see the door that is opening. Not sure who coined this phrase but how true it is. My family and friends are surprised how joyfully … Continue reading
A Birthday Bash for A Princess
Welcome to Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Do stop by and check out all the other lovely tablescapes posted today. Lots and lots of eye candy. Aria, my granddaughter, is a girly girl, pure … Continue reading
Creative Wall Art
I made this bit of wall art a few years ago when I redecorated my home office. I wanted something that represented how I feel when I’m in this room. I purchased the wood letters from Hobby Lobby for $1.00 … Continue reading
Making Your Own Curtains
Last year my Mom and I tackled making bedroom curtains for my 3 large, rather awkward sized windows. Curtains is something we have a lot of practice at (just ask her how many sets she sold at her recent garage … Continue reading
A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words
Express yourself on your walls? Yes, your pictures more often than not express the inner person as well as compliment the room’s decor. Personally I love warm earthy colors in the rooms where I entertain because they create a cozy … Continue reading
Home, Warm and Inviting
The secret to making a home have that warm inviting appeal is accessories. Place accessories on the walls, tables, windows and allow them to pull your theme and color palette together. I have sold six homes in my lifetime and … Continue reading
Forever Keepsakes (part 2)
Yesterday I started this trip through my bedroom of special gifts that have become “Forever Keepsakes” to me. I hope you read it, if not jump back a page and then come back to read today’s blog. Hanging on the … Continue reading