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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Christmas Statuary

Hi Everyone,

I thought I would begin with some Christmas ideas today.

It's always fun to see what people do with their statuary, whether it's indoors or outdoors..........here are a few whimsical and creative ideas to enjoy!

Have a great day!

The Polo House

At Home Arkansas

Carolyne Roehm

Splendid Sass

Craftberry Bush

The Polo House

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The weather is getting colder by the day and that has me thinking of warm woolly blankets and cozy interiors - and what is warmer and cozier than the sight of plaids and tartans.

Let's see what's out there and how we can whip up a little winter atmosphere!

Anthony Baratta

Betsy Speert

Gary Riggs

Scott Meacham Wood

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Yacineaziz

Ralph Lauren

Madincrafts

Worthingcourt Blog

Ruemag

Content in a Cottage

Williams Sonoma

Country House Interiors

And if you're a home sewer, here's a great do-it-yourself project to add to your home.

SaltandPepperMoms Blog

Buzzfeed

I've attempted to find something for everyone, young and old, vignettes, whole rooms, blankets, lampshades, books and of course, your best friend with it's little dog coat.

You can go all out with the plaids and tartans or just go with a touch of it - it's a wonderful addition to any room. And that beautiful, decadent throw would be so easy to make with a wool blanket and some faux fur.............just saying! It's a thought for my hubby's Christmas gift!

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, October 26, 2015

Moodboard Monday - Lavender and Celery

Hi Everyone!

Hope you all had a great weekend.

I had a busy and fun weekend working on Christmas projects.

I always enjoy the moodboards in magazines, don't you? I picked this lavender and green board at random from Veranda and thought it might be fun to find this color combination in every day rooms, art, jewellery, fashion and nature.

We all know green is serene (easy to remember), is easy on the eyes and abundant in nature, but what does lavender represent? Gentility, refinement and elegance and the feeling of something special. Purple represents royalty, but lavender is the color of femininity.......a grown up pink so to speak. And both colors are refreshing and relaxing. Did you know that people waiting to appear on tv wait in 'Green Rooms' because it helps them to relax? Or that a lot of hospital rooms are painted green for the very same reason? In any case, this color combo obviously is designed to help us feel calm and very special.

I hope you enjoy and perhaps find some inspiration in the images below.......

Have a great day!