Last summer we painted our exterior doors a lovely raspberry color. The colonial blue wood siding and white trim is perfect for our 1890s farm house. The doors were originally a dark barn red, but they started to look dated. I choose Sherwin Williams Framboise. It's a much brighter color than the red, but I love it. My husband then decided our … [Read more...]
It will be Valentine's Day in a few weeks. Although I don't decorate my house in the traditional sense for any holiday except Christmas, I do add a some touches. Instead of the usual heart decor, I like to use red in other ways. A stack of vintage red bound books on a shelf and a little red and white chair. It's a Princess Petite chair complete … [Read more...]
Easy Valentine Day Gifts from Sweaters!
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but it's not too late to make personalized gifts for the loved ones in your life. These simple projects are made from sweaters I found at Goodwill. The easiest idea are wine bottle covers. Just cut off a sleeve to fit, sew up the bottom and embellish! No need for a card this year. The pink wine … [Read more...]
Safari Valentine’s Day Dinner
Serve up a romantic dinner for two this Valentine’s Day without a bit of red! Be adventurous- set a safari table. So often trends in home interiors come from the fashion industry. Animal prints will continue to be popular in clothing and in decorating in 2013. Accessories are the easiest way to bring a little jungle into your … [Read more...]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Hand-Crafted Cards
I'm announcing the grand opening of MEC Design Boutique! This month's feature are one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day "cards". I've custom designed each one using vintage greeting cards, keys, charms and cookie cutters. Order soon to assure February 14 delivery. Click on Shop MEC Design Boutique for prices and details. Place order in comment section … [Read more...]