Category Archives: Decorating

Collecting old lady cabinet plates

Do you see what these are? These are beautiful hand-painted decorative cabinet plates which I swore I would never collect. Or at least, I swore for a long time that I was too young for them, because, you see, the only … Continue reading

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A new Autumn palette

I love Fall. I love the cooler weather, the anticipation of back-to-school (yes even at my age I still get excited about the promise and potential of fresh school supplies!), and the traditional Fall colors of deep reds, golds, and … Continue reading

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Autumn hydrangea love

Lately I have been wishing that there was some way I could enjoy some big, beautiful Autumn hydrangea blooms – especially after seeing THIS POST from Donna over at Funky Junk Interiors. Alas, my little “dollhouse rental” is seriously lacking in … Continue reading

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I can’t get enough of (insert decor fad here)!

I’m a firm believer that it’s not enough in life to complain about or tear down what you don’t like. You also should spend a little time building up the things you DO like. So in that spirit, and in … Continue reading

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Enough with the (insert decor fad here)

I have to admit it: there are a few decorating fads I’m “over.” Some I never liked at all, one or two were okay when they first appeared on my radar but quickly wore out their freshness. Most, I am … Continue reading

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