Someone once gave me a princess magnet. One of my sons, when he was little, said, "that's you Mom, a princess." I quickly replied, "oh no, honey, I'm not a princess, I am the Queen!" I've always been outnumbered in my house with 3 sons and a husband, so it's a title well-deserved. And really, who is going to argue with me? On display in a guest … [Read more...]
30 Days of Tips to Re~Style, Redecorate & Refresh Your Home for under $25 ~ Tip 9
Throw pillows add instant color to your living or family room. You can purchase new ones every season or just buy (or make) new covers and reuse the inserts (less expensive). I like to update the ones I already own with accessories from my closet. A purchased orange velour pillow gets a whole new look when a blue scarf is tied around the … [Read more...]
Oh Christmas Tree!
I love unusual Christmas decorations, especially the hand-made kind. Every year, I try to come up with new color combinations and make something unique. 2013 is been the year of bling and glitter in fashion and home décor. It’s the perfect embellishment for Christmas too. I want to show you an easy DIY project. These paper trees are so fast and … [Read more...]
Tickle Mom Pink!
I always serve brunch on Mother’s Day for my Mom and Mother-in-law. This year, I plan to set a very girly table. Shades of pink, lots of bling and pearls. A few weeks ago, I started looking for vintage dinner plates with a floral design in pink. Design Tip: It doesn’t matter if all your dishes match, as long as you choose a theme. In this … [Read more...]
Vintage Typewriter Key Charms
If you're anything like me, you're always on the hunt for unusual, pretty and different gifts for the women and girls in your life. This season, I'm happy to offer vintage typewriter key charms made by my creative sister Elaine. We have letters, numbers and symbol charms. They're from a real, old typewriters, no reproductions! Each is … [Read more...]