Red, White, and Blue are definitely a staple for 4th of July decor. But have you seen sunflowers combined with the patriotic trio? Styling a Red, White, and Sunflowers Patriotic Tablescape is a great way to brighten up the tried-and-true Red, White, and Blue! Do you get tired of using Continue Reading
Just Us Chickens Spring Tablescape
Spring is almost here. It's time to celebrate with roosters, eggs, and baby chicks. My Just Us Chickens Spring Tablescape combines farm animals, red checks, vintage dishware, and all things rooster to create a cheerful dining atmosphere. You can read Paint A Flower pot That Coordinates With Continue Reading
Paint A Flower Pot to Coordinate With Your Dinnerware
Most of my ideas begin with dishes, fabric, or books. The "dish" that inspired me to Paint A Flower Pot That Coordinates With Your Dinnerware was a Baum Brothers Red Check Rooster salad plate from the Style Eyes Collection. The rooster salad plates were a perfect match for the farm animal theme I've Continue Reading
Pioneer Woman Coffee Station and Sign
I have a modest, but growing, collection of Pioneer Woman kitchen items. Right now, I have 3 sets of shakers, a butter dish, canisters, a recipe box, a paper towel holder, a colander, measuring spoons, a spoon rest, two partial sets of tumblers, and a cream and sugar set. The vibrant colors and Continue Reading
1978 Retro Spring Vignette
My 1978 Retro Spring Vignette is centered around a 1978 crewel embroidery sample that I purchased from the Salvation Army a few years ago. It is signed “SB,” and dated 78.’ Read the precise definition of crewel here. I’m not actually sure if the flowers in the needlework belong with the spring or Continue Reading
Woodland Trail March Tablescape
What would you experience if you walked through the woods in early March to a “woodcutter's cottage,” like Sleeping Beauty’s little home with the fairies? Hopefully, you would see gorgeous trees, pine cones, bracken, and shamrocks. The scent of wildflowers would waft through the air as you gazed Continue Reading
Old World Platters and Plaid Valentine’s Day Vignette
I was perusing in my favorite thrift store last night, when I saw 6 gorgeous Wexford Plaid appetizer bowls from 222 Fifth. Then I had a thought: why not make an Old World Valentine’s Day vignette with a mixture of plaid patterns? I surely had enough stuff lying around to work with. I decided to Continue Reading
Chocolate and Chintz Valentine’s Day Coffee Corner
My Chocolate n’ Chintz Valentine’s Day Coffee Corner highlights the best things about February 14th. Everyone loves candy and chocolate. Women love flowers from the ones they adore. I’m crazy about floral chintz patterns, and grouping different kinds together. Finally, nothing suits me better than Continue Reading
My Snowy Valentine Tablescape
It has been in the 70s this whole week in the sunny South Carolina Lowcountry. I’ve been wearing shorts for the last four days. However, cold weather is on its way. The high will be 55 degrees tomorrow, and the lows will be in the 30s all next week. How does a woman deal with these Dr. Jekyl/Mr. Continue Reading
Cottage Glam Winter Tablescape
When people ask me to describe my style, I refer to it as "Storybook Style." It's characterized by painted furniture, needlework, cottage fabrics (checks, ticking, toile, shabby florals, etc.), vintage or vintage-themed dishware, colorful rugs, and a little bit of whimsy. My Cottage Glam Winter Continue Reading