My Halloween themed coffee bar … haunted house from Target … galvanized drawers from Pottery Barn … “coffee, scream and sugar” mug from Home Goods. It’s been a crazy time personally. I would have normally posted more often sharing these Halloween themed things, but I decided to put them all in one blog and give Read More
Category: Seasonal Decorating
Spring is Here!
My dining room for spring …the first bit of sun we’ve had here for a while is streaming through the window Today is the first day of spring! It’s raining here, but inside spring has sprung. It’s been a while since I’ve blogged, but I wanted to “hop” in and share a few photos of Read More
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Christmas Home Tour …Of Our Winter Wonderland Great Room
Dining room and living room …our winter wonderland I like to theme each room for decorating at Christmas. This room is a combo living and dining room. The theme for this room is, “Winter Wonderland.” I’ve chosen a palette that matches the room one of blues, grays, whites, creams and silvers. This room is so Read More
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Alice in Winter Wonderland Tea Party
Coffee/Cocoa Station all themed out in Alice in Winter Wonderland The inspiration for a theme for a party often sparks from just one thing I find. This time was no exception. I found this “Alice Drink Me Hot Chocolate” sign from the Etsy shop, Heart 2 Heart by Helen. I got it’s companion piece for Read More
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Ghoulish Game Night For A Spooky Sunday Supper
Ghoulish Game Night For a Spooky Sunday Supper I had so much fun with this tablescape! The palette of various shades of orange with the black is so festive, We love to play games or cards on Sundays…and I like to do a little theme whenever I can! I set the table with the centerpiece Read More
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Summer Home Tour Of My Wannabe Beach Cottage
I always have a theme for the current season. It often revolves around holidays of that time frame. The last few years I’ve done a beach theme. The fact I live in California and have always wanted a beach home makes this a no brainer. For one season, my home looks like it’s near the Read More
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Zest A Little Lemon Themed Date Night With My Main Squeeze
My theme began with a lemon napkin I got at Pottery Barn Outlet last year My husband often teases me about my love of themes. He has told me I need to write a book called, “Living The Thematic Life” and one day, I just might. This theme, for a date night with my sweetie, Read More
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Celebrating America’s Birthday…Let’s Party Like it’s 1776
I’ve loved celebrating our country’s birthday since I was a young girl. I have wonderful memories of going to my Aunt Mabel’s for the 4 th. We’d go to the parade that her town of Coronado, California had each year ( they still do…if you want to experience the patriotic spirit, head to the beautiful Read More
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Spring: The Season of Hope and New Beginnings
My dad last April (2017) hamming it up …how he loved to make silly faces …my mom is pictured with him in the top left one ( This first section of the blog contains a little bit of personal reflections I had about this year and spring…thanks for indulging me) Spring is a time of Read More
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Celebrating Matters…Valentine’s Day ….In the midst of Grief
Today is the day we celebrate love…true love…sweethearts buy each other candy, flowers, and Hallmark cards. We go out to dinner or have a romantic one at home. Valentine’s is one of my favorite holidays. Since I was a little girl, I loved the idea of giving and receiving valentines. You remember the little parties Read More
