When it comes to putting a room together, mixing patterns is a key skill! Here are tips from a pro on how to do it well…
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Casual Elegant Entertaining
Elegant entertaining does not have to be hard and it doesn’t have to be formal, but it does require some thought. I am SOOOO happy to be able to have people in again, aren’t you? Creating an atmosphere where your guests feel relaxed and pampered is the essence of hospitality…here’s some inspiration from a recent luncheon we hosted.
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Updating a Dining Room
Does your dining room need an update? Here are some easy ways to refresh your dining room in time for the upcoming entertaining season.
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Favorite Wicker and Rattan Furniture
Not just for summer or just for the porch anymore, wicker and rattan furniture can add a touch of exotic style to every room in the house! Here we talk about the differences between rattan, bamboo, cane, and wicker and offer a roundup of some of our favorites.
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Frittata for Brunch
We hosted a brunch last weekend and this frittata recipe was the belle of the ball! Easy, fast, delicious, healthy, and incidentally gluten free, this makes terrific brunch, luncheon, or casual supper fare. What’s not to love?
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The One Room Challenge Pocket Patio Project Reveal!
It’s FINALLY here!! The unveiling of the finished Pocket Patio Project…
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Blue Paint Color Pairings
Summer blues….summer seems to call for the color blue! Perhaps because it is reminiscent of sky and water and vacation destinations for cooling off in summer…or maybe it’s just because blue is an enduring classic. But which shades of blue should you choose for what?…
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One Room Challenge Pocket Patio Makeover (good news and bad news)
It’s almost time for the big reveal of the pocket patio project, and this week has been riddled with disappointments…but we also started a fun little DIY project for the big reveal next week,,,
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Project in Progress: Farmhouse Bathroom
We are working on the designs for a whole antique farmhouse renovation. Here is a peek at the main bathroom options under consideration…
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Patio Makeover - I may have a plant problem...
Yikes! It’s week six of the One Room Challenge Pocket Patio Project…time is running out and we are stiiiiiiilll waiting for deliveries…BUT we have MORE plants….I may have a wee bit of a plant addiction…
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One Room Challenge Patio Makeover - choosing outdoor pillows and umbrellas
We are getting down to the wire on our Pocket Patio Project - here is what we did this week!
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A Virtual Cocktail Party Event
I recently attended a virtual cocktail party sponsored by Signature Kitchen Suite appliances. Here I’m sharing the highlights from the party and the delicious recipes created especially for this event…
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