Can I tell you about my love affair with wreaths? I adore how they dress up a door and add character to a house. Wreaths aren’t just for your front door. This time of year festive wreaths can adorn a wall or perhaps the back of chairs. They can add elegance to your mantel or […]
I confess I am a sucker for alligators. Whether they are just an icon on my polos or the creatures in my back yard there is just something I adore about them. Unlike my neighbors I am not afraid of them. I give them all the respect they deserve and let them be. So of […]
Halloween night is a busy evening for families; between getting home from work, dressing the kids in their costumes and feeding them a nutritious meal before the candy rush there hardly seems to be enough time. If you think ahead, it can all be done with no stress making the evening a lot of fun for everyone. A simple […]
I love that plaid is making a strong showing this season, from pillows to wool stadium blankets to dinner plates plaid is everywhere. It’s fabulous to see the age old tartans move away from kilts and sashes and into more decorative applications. After all, a good tartan plaid is too beautiful to grace the inside […]
There is just something to love about this depiction of a four petaled flower. Could it be that it symbolizes good luck, or is closely tied to the Church, or is that it’s just a really awe inspiring architectural detail? For me, it’s all of the above and my appreciation of the Gothic Revival and […]
