Workout Incentives, a Giveaway Winner & You Tube
First up …A giveaway winner! Thank you so much for entering my giveaway for the stylish little Tory Burch thermos via Target! I randomly drew from the names, this morning and Kelli, came up the BIG winner :) Miss Kelli, please contact me with your address! * * * In other news… I am having so much...
Cozy Up with My Winter Wish List ~
Winter Warmth ~ Image via Pinterest ~ Come winter, I’m all about: * layering on those blankets, rugs & throws * pulling in extra footstools for casual comfort, * piles of pillows * adding more lighting to read by * a cache of candles to create a winter glow & * stacks of trays for fireside reading &...
Beauty and the Blog, Burch & a Giveaway
Sorry for the late post ~ I was shopping...bargain shopping. I literally left my early morning coffee on the counter and drove nearly 20 miles, for this: via Target It’s a stylish little vacuum-sealed flask/thermos from Tory Burch. And it’s under $10! Great for that winter picnic post I’m planning. Anyway, it’s from Target’s Neiman Marcus Holiday...
Repurposing, Bringing the Outdoors IN & Cool News…
Re-purpose ~ When January rolls around…I love to bring a bit of the outdoors IN. For me, that means re-purposing and reusing outdoor pieces, I already have, in a NEW way. R & R. Another example…our antique garden tool box makes a really fun family photo carrier. Especially, when you tuck in a few of...
Holiday Sunburst
At last ~ Burnished gold & antique glass, at last I found, that vintage inspired sunburst mirror! Been looking… This sunburst mirror is made of wood and for now, rests on our family room mantle, in a nesting of flocked Noble fir. Pine cones, lightly dusted with snow are tucked in, nearby. Grand amaryllis bulbs, in a silver...
Home for the Holidays ~ A Party & the Trim
A holiday edition of ‘Girls Night In’ just took place at our house. So fun, Loved it! Hope the gals did too! I Will share our night soon, the ladies, the holiday menu and the holiday glow! Stefanie Knowlton is behind the lense for this one! Can’t wait! But for now… a daytime look at our...
Holiday Preparations ~ Going Flocked
Holiday Greens ~ The wreaths, garlands and swags are ordered! I’m so excited! It will be a busy holiday season. Isn’t it always? I’m throwing a ‘Girls Night In’ gathering…in early December. Then, there is the Assistance League of the Eastside , Celebrations Holiday Home Tour 2012! This year, the tour takes place on December 7th!...
Vintage by Nina Christmas & Swedish Traditions
Holiday Inspiration from the North ~ Image via ~ My Shabby Streamside Studio ~ It arrived and I’m drooling! My copy of this gorgeous book capturing Christmas, through the eyes of best selling author, stylist and interior decorator Nina Hartmann. Vintage by Nina Christmas, is filled with simple yet jaw-dropping holiday vignettes, showcasing vintage homes in...
Thank you 425 Magazine!
Holiday Decorating tips Image ~ Stefanie Knowtlon * November is here and it’s time to start thinking about decking the halls for the holidays! I am so excited to share, that you can check out my holiday decorating tips in 425 Magazine’s latest issue! 425 Magazine is a gorgeous publication that focuses on local living within the 425...
Sunburst Mirrors
Obsessed with… Via Pinterest* lovely sunburst mirrors. They are everywhere on my Pinterest page! South Shore Decorating Blog via Pinterest I can’t help myself. They are such happy little mirrors. They come in all colors, finishes and… Via designs. Remember this gorgeous mirror from the home of our dear friend Jeanne Curtis? (Sigh) What’s a girl to do...
New Project ~ Master Refreshment Bar
Design Corner ~ Image ~ Ballard Designs In an effort to make our master bedroom more of a retreat, we’re building a small refreshment bar. A glorified drink cabinet really, with a very modest espresso maker… Nespresso and a refrigeration drawer…for water and possibly vino or bubbly :) Bing Images It’s a small space. I’m picturing two...
Boxwood Topiaries and Halloween Pansies
At the Front Door ~ I picked up new, very traditional, triple boxwood ball topiaries for our front door.. a pair of them. But here’s the twist, I’ve planted them, in these simple, vintage containers. I love the combination of the more the refined plants in the rustic, white washed metal planters. So festive for the holidays! I also replanted the fancy fluted...
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