Deck Out Your Door with Candy Corn
Woke up this morning and realized that Halloween is less than 48 hours away and I haven’t done one bit of decorating. Blame it on work deadlines, demanding dogs (you know I have two) or whatever you will. Doesn’t matter–the fact remains that nothing about my… [read more]
Re-do Your Loo for Holiday Guests
The holiday season is nearly here so now’s the time to get ready for guests. Tempting as it may be to make like an elf and devote every spare minute to the tree and mantel, consider this. The one room every friend or family member will… [read more]
The Queen of Candle’s Top 3 Candle Trends for Fall & Beyond…
Candles have been a part of life since time began. It’s believed that the Chinese made the first candle in 200 BC using whale fat, then progressed to wax from insects and seeds, wrapped in paper. Here in America, Colonial women made the first candles by boiling… [read more]
My Quick-Fix Fall Centerpiece
It’s October and, yes, it’s happened again–Mother Nature’s handiwork has made me swoon! Trees are adorned in their multi-colored finery. Pumpkins, Indian corn and gourds lend warm hues and handsome texture to their surroundings. What’s not to love about Fall and why wouldn’t we want to bring this look indoors to enjoy, too? I know I always do, yet like… [read more]
How to “Grow” a Pumpkin Bookshelf Tree
I’ve been looking for a unique twist to Halloween decor and just came across this very cool pumpkin bookshelf tree, designed by the editors of Country Living. Now this is a DIY project right up my alley. No carving (too… [read more]
Let’s Make a Fall Wreath
A welcoming door means so much this time of year as friends and family start to gather indoors again for meals, parties and special times.
It’s Time to “Fall” for Fragrance!
I love Autumn for many reasons. The changing of the leaves is a sight to behold. Cooler weather sets the stage for watching fireflies flit across the night sky and crisp, flavorful apples are ready for picking (and eating!). Most of all, I love how this… [read more]
4 Unexpected Gifts from Everyday Items
As many of you know, I’m a lover of all things Brit from my Union Jack tote to the two short-but-stout corgis that rule my roost. Something I’ve always admired about Queen Elizabeth II is her practical nature, especially come Christmas. One year, a new doormat topped her… [read more]
Armchair Travelers, Time to Shop!
I love to travel, especially to far-flung places. And I must confess that one of the main reasons I go is to…shop. Don’t get me wrong–I love to see the sights and hang out in museums just like any tourist. But to capture… [read more]
Here’s the Scoop on Fall Trends!
This Fall, there’s something for everyone, whether you love bold or subdued hues; new or old furnishings. Neutrals continue to dominate for the color wheel which makes sense when you think about it. Hues like biscuit, sand, dove grey, charcoal and camel inject hints of color without fighting for the spotlight with focal point furnishings. And because they are derived… [read more]
