Summer front porch

The only thing I enjoy more than being on the porch first thing in the morning with my cup of coffee, is a quiet breakfast with my husband overlooking the creek.  Because I had my…

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“Fire on the mountain…”

Happy Independence Day! I’m so thankful to live here in America, and so thankful for everyone who has sacrificed to keep this nation, and others free.  With freedom comes much responsibility. May we never forget…

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2016 Summer Home Tour

I am so happy to have you all here for my summer home tour! I’m excited to be included with 29 other bloggers in a fabulous tour put together by Marty at A Stroll Thru…

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The Eames-style lounge and ottoman

I love mid-century anything and have been looking at the Eames chair and ottoman for a while. I know my husband also loves that style, so I thought it would be a nice chair for…

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Mid-century light fixture for the kitchen

I finally found the perfect light fixture to put over my island. I wanted a brass mid-century swag light, and I found it on ebay — as usual:-) These can be pricey, but I found…

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Succulent Planter Box

I have been without a long box on the dining table since I sold my big one last year, so I decided it was time to do something similar again.  I brought out this box…

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Franciscan Ivy on the porch

Last week I mentioned that I had set two tables for a ladies’ tea but got no photos, so I recreated both as luncheon tables on the porch using each setting and shared the Noritake…

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Dining alfresco with the Noritake Chandova

I set two tables last week for a ladies’ tea, but because I also entertained, I did not get any photos. So…I decided to set up luncheon tables at home with both settings out on…

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