Earlier this month I posted a peek of some clearance goodies I picked up to help with my winter decorating. I finally got around to it...BUT, I wondered why I was getting an unsettling feeling every time I walked by my mantel. I had mostly shopped the house and used items I love and use often...but something was just off. After a few days I realized what it was. It just looked too Continue reading
29 December 2011 
The After-Christmas Christmas Home Tour
December 29, 2011 by 5 Comments
I have heard from many people that they have cleaned up the Christmas decor to prepare for a fresh New Year’s start. Since I decorate more for Christmas than most other times of the year I like to enjoy it as long as possible, so we usually start taking ours down January 2. I decided to go ahead and post the pictures I took earlier this month and share our little cozy cottage with you just Continue reading
Now I “Umber”stand – Mixing Custom Paint Colors
April 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Actually, I already knew this from waaaayyy back when I considered myself more of a “crafter”…but Burnt Umber is my new best friend! I LOVE color…and I always feel happy when I see bright bold colors, but when it comes to the ones I surround myself with on a daily basis I want them a little more muted. So, while working on recent projects and not finding the perfect colors the light Continue reading
Get Inspired and Take a Leap
April 19, 2011 by 2 Comments
If this is your idea of “living dangerously” then please, do it!! Life is too short not to take a risk every now and then. During our interview as a couple before husband was called to be Associate Pastor I think I made a statement similar to this: “If it’s not at least a little scary, it’s probably not worth doing”. This drew a chuckle and a raised eyebrow or two…but I believe Continue reading
