A few months ago on one of my weekly shopping outings I spotted an antique settee with good bones but ugly and stained velvet fabric. I'm not even sure what to call the color of the fabric, something in the pink family. I knew this was a fixer upper, but I really didn't know what I was … [Read more...] about Little Swedish Settee – Big Makeover
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The Littles
When I was in my twenties, newly married with a new career in broadcasting, I thought I was an expert in multi-tasking, especially when I compared myself to my husband. Let’s just say I had an inflated view of myself. Fast forward twenty years and I am now juggling house work, three kids schedules, … [Read more...] about The Littles
Our Home – Family Room (Before)
As I write today, I am nestled in my blue floral wing chair next to the fireplace in the family room. There is a light snow falling which should reach nearly 3 feet in accumulation by tomorrow evening. There is something very settling about knowing that you don't need to run out … [Read more...] about Our Home – Family Room (Before)
A Fresh Start
We all have our list of things we would like to accomplish in this New Year. This year I didn't sit down and write out a list, but in the back of my mind I have a couple of things I would like to improve upon. One of them is to reduce some of the stress that I've been under. Some of the … [Read more...] about A Fresh Start
Holiday Barn Sale and A Friendly Competition
For the past few weeks I have been totally consumed with daydreaming about, shopping for and crafting holiday decor. It seems strange to a procrastinator like myself to be in this Christmas mode so early. Usually the whole process for me begins after thanksgiving when I untangle the … [Read more...] about Holiday Barn Sale and A Friendly Competition
What’s In Store…
Well, we have had a whirl of activity in our home the past couple of weeks. The old adage, "when it rains it pours" comes to mind. Oh the stories I could share, but those will have to wait for another time. This of course is the week that I have been setting up my brick and … [Read more...] about What’s In Store…
