A few months ago I had the privledge of designing the jewelry for a bride and all the girls in her wedding party, and in the meantime I got to know a new blogging friend–Rhonda, who is the mother of…

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How to Choose Stylish and Durable Outdoor Pillows Creating an inviting outdoor living space is one of my favorite ways to extend our home during the warmer months. Over the years, I've learned ...
How to Create a DIY Pottery Barn Finish Furniture Look and Transform an Old Desk You Already Love There is something about a coastal-inspired workspace that feels fresh and calming! We have been ...
Bringing Our German Roots to the Easter Table This year's Easter table was one of my favorites! There’s something about setting an Easter table that feels extra special each year. It’s not just ...
The Clutter You Forgot to Declutter When we think about decluttering, we usually think of closets, garages, or overflowing pantries. But some of the most clutter-prone areas in a home are the ones ...
A few months ago I had the privledge of designing the jewelry for a bride and all the girls in her wedding party, and in the meantime I got to know a new blogging friend–Rhonda, who is the mother of…
The children saw me kissing Santa Claus when I opened up my present–a new much-needed camera. After talking to many people we got the Canon Rebel XTi, so I hope it exceeds my expectations. Now that I’ve got a camera–I…
First on my list to get done this year is change out the old 70’s style lighting fixtures in our entry way and upstairs hallway for a more update look. I want to go with some kind of pendant style…
My recent design is a cute and simple baby shower invite with a focus on lullabies. A good evening time baby shower theme: decorations–paper stars from Pottery Barn with white candles lit on serving table. Flowers–white sweetheart roses with baby…
Every year we enjoy going to see the train show at the NY Botanical Gardens. They set it up pretty much the same every year but it’s still very impressive and the children really enjoy it–so much that we actually…
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