The dining room is almost at the finish line and I truly couldn’t be happier with the transformation. The wallpaper and curtains are both Bird And Thistle, Beige by Brunschwig Fils. After searching high and low for a spot for my bridal portrait, this was the only place it would fit in the entire house.… Read More
I’ve been bemoaning this sentiment for a few years now…. The forks and now the spoons were simply disappearing right from the drawer. Every now and then I’d head to replacements and add a bunch of my discontinued flatware from our wedding to my cart. But, it was sooooo pricey here 22 years later that… Read More
After such a fantastic night having their homecoming dinner at our place in the fall, the kids asked if we could do it all over again for prom. You know I was over the moon to do this for them! The photo credit once again goes to my sister. She is so talented and giving… Read More
After (not so) patiently waiting the thirty days for the paint in the new cabinets to cure, I got the faux grasscloth up both in the dining room and kitchen. It is a subtle difference, especially in photos, but I love it. I love how it looks behind the white, silver and crystal. The kitchen… Read More
I am almost embarrassed to admit how much the puppies have scratched up a few of my doors. First, the door to the garage – this is our most used entry/exit and they just can’t stand the few moments it takes between when the garage door goes up to when we enter the house. I… Read More
I said I wouldn’t have another kitchen update for a few weeks, but here we are one day later. Ever since the Society Social faux grasscloth wallpaper arrived I’ve been chomping at the bit to do something with it. Well, I had a couple of hours free Saturday and dug right in. I watched a… Read More
I was so excited to hear the painters had an opening in their schedule and were able to squeeze us in. This wall looks so much better with the drywall patched and paint. I do plan to wallpaper this part of the kitchen, but the paint has to cure for at least 30 days. And… Read More