The WORST room in the house…

I hesitated to show this room because it is SO bad. But, maybe I can inspire someone who has an equally bad situation!! OK, before you call one of those TV shows about hoarders, let…

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Going White in the Bath…

Let’s get this out of the way: I am a person who loves color! I tend to surround myself with it because it makes me happy. However, white has been everywhere for a while, and…

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Vintage 1956 Melmac!

Yes, you read that right!! I am so excited to show you this table set with vintage Brookpark “Pink Hyacinth” melmac dinnerware from 1956!  This is the original ad from 1956… I LOVE this dinnerware!…

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Porches and decks!

I know it’s hard to believe, but I was able to put together a post featuring our porches and decks! These are my favorite spaces to spend the summer here in the mountains. Once the…

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Outdoor Summer Dining!

I’m back, at least for now, with an outdoor summer table! I thought it was time to bring the Franciscan “Ivy” outside on the porch since everything is so nice and green now. I have kept…

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Happy Mother’s Day!

I wanted to wish all of you moms a beautiful Mother’s Day! I hope you had a terrific day with family and friends!   Of course, I want to wish my beautiful mom a Happy…

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More organic table elements…

Hi everyone! I wanted to share a very simple table setting with borrowed china from my mom and some everyday elements.   These dinner plates are “Fleur Rouge” by 222 Fifths, and my mom got them…

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Make an iron and wood table in 10 minutes for free!

Seriously. I’m not kidding.  I have rearranged the living room furniture and needed a small table by my husband’s chair for him to set a coffee cup, etc., so I decided to repurpose an iron…

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