I am wearing my heart on my sleeve, pulling that curtain asideand spilling some beans today. I have been working on a few fun things over here-  and today I am sharing all the details and the very first look at  my brand new book.  READ MORE...

Have I told you how much I love a good project"  I love to tackle renovating a space and giving it a new look.Maybe it was because I grew up in a house where there was always a project going on- hammers and nails and sawdust were pretty much always...

It is all about 5 minute decorating over here today- and styling this mantel with just a few things you probably already have on hand.READ MORE...

You know that delicious barely blushing blush color" That soft pale shade of pink that doesn't shout 'pink' and that almost looks like a cream with a rosy tint" That dreamy color reminds me of the ballet slippers & leotard I used to...

Do you love a good Cinderella story" A before and then a happily ever after complete with a wave of a magic wand"  Oh good. Because I have a few that I am going to be sharing over the next month or so. Starting with a peek at the living room in...

Welcome the weekend view.It is a dreaming of fresh cut lilacs in the sink kind of weekend over here. Talking about gardens progress, wisteria and a Mother's Day Giveaway with Balsam Hill you won't want to miss. READ MORE...

When you just need a quick room update-it is all about simple tips.READ MORE...

Have you ever just wandered out to the garden or yard to see what inspires you"The other day I did just that. I needed something for our table... and I didn't buy anything or spend any money but I did shop... the yard.And found 5 things to...

Home is our haven more than ever right now.And while a lot of us are shopping the house to see what inspires us instead of shopping the store- and rearranging rooms and furniture for a fresh feeling (maybe more than once) I am also thinking about...

It is that time of the week again... French Country Friday time.This week is all simple spring vignettes-  all the time.READ MORE...

Can I just say that I am SO excited about starting up this virtual book club with you all today"And I might have compiled a very *small* list of suggested titles. From DIY to Garden to floral to home inspirations and more.READ MORE...

I have to be honest... I cannot believe it is already Easter time.Of course, with the current way of the world- this Easter Sunday will definitely be feeling more than a bit different than the big celebrations, grassy park egg hunts and drives to...

Today it is all about a love story- about finding yourself exactly where you need to be.And taking something tarnished and polishing it up and why those simple and easy projects are not always the way to go.READ MORE...

It is all about fabulous flowers over here today- and why there are particular ones that are some of my favorites.READ MORE...

Yesterday a bit of a shuffle -shuffle happened in the house.Ever get inspired to move things around to create a completely different look & feeling in the house" Me too. And today is all about ideas for hosting Easter at home and making it feel...

At home. We are hearing stay at home a lot lately.  And with the way of the world as it is right now- staying at home is where we need to be and what we need to be doing. And with spring entertaining, parties and garden gatherings with friends put...

Home is feeling a bit different these days isn't it"I mean it is the same of course, but even so, it feels different. This week - for French Country Fridays -which is all about sharing a post from the past-it is all about home.READ MORE...

I have been longing to go junking recently.I am starting to think about getting in the car and driving by to wave at my favorite thrift stores.I imagine their shelves are full of trinkets and treasures and all those must have things you didn't...

This soup is one of our absolute favorites and we have been making it for probably about 20 years now. Though we have tweaked it to be our own and to include things we love- the base of the recipe is the same: Feel good food and good for your food....

This weekend, I grabbed the trimmers and headed outside to wander our property to look for something to create a foraged arrangement.When it comes to foraged arrangements - anything goes. There is no specific foliage, branches, blooms etc to use- it...

Today it is all about a little bit of spring.READ MORE...

The past week,  I have gotten a lot of messages from many of you asking me to share some ideas for making being at home not feel so different right now & some ways to add beauty. So over the next couple of weeks- I am going to share some of my...

Yesterday, I put on Christmas music... and yes, I know. It is March 19th. Christmas music and twinkle lights always makes it feel like something magical and wonderful is happening all around. And right now- we could all use a little of that magic...

Spring flowers are some of my favorites- though I don't think I have met a flower I didn't like.Today is all about sprinkling joy and beauty at home. READ MORE...

Cabbages and flowers as centerpieces- a favorite simple look for spring tables.READ MORE...