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
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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The Anniversary of Two Dreams Come True…Part 1
Wedding day I loved being a Christmas bride…we were married exactly one week before Christmas. We had Christmas carols in the service. We had Christmas trees and cookies at the reception! 35 years ago today , I married my true love. It was a dream come true. That day was a magical day brimming with Read More
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90 Y “ears” Of Magic… Celebrating Mickey Mouse
Steamboat Willie started it all in 1928…the small letterboard is from a company called Felt Nook…the Mickey shaped pieces and “Happy Birthday” and “Mickey” words are all from a wonderful company called Believe, Dream, Imagine Mickey turns 90 years young on November 18, 1928. His first cartoon ( though not the first one made,) Steamboat 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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It’s Not Goodbye
My daddy …isn’t he handsome? I usually blog about my home decor, love of themes, entertaining, creating or trips to Disneyland, but today, I want to talk about my daddy. I wanted my blog to be about doing what matters most to me and inspiring others to do the same. At the top of my 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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Lessons That I’ve Learned From A Silly Old Bear
This quote from the movie, “Christopher Robin,” spoke to me… Sources: Disney Letters are from the Etsy Shop WordsWithMeans, the letter boards are from FeltNook, available at Amazon. I’ve always loved Winnie The Pooh. As a child, the cartoons that were narrated by Sebastian Cabot always enchanted me. I felt like I entered the pages of the book 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
