Decorating

Grow Some Wheatgrass

Tip of the Week - Grow Some Wheatgrass!
At this time of year, we are all thinking of Spring and looking for signs that a new season is on its way! But until those flowers are actually blooming outside, consider growing some wheatgrass inside! Some people grow wheatgrass as a cat treat and others to make... Read more »

Terrariums – Tabletop Gardening!

Terrariums – Tabletop Gardening All Year Round!
During a visit to the 2010 Philadelphia Flower Show, I found that my very favorite garden shop, Terrain, had a shop among the boutique booths and was thrilled! It took just minutes to select a terrarium featuring tiny plants nestled in moss and covered with a glass cloche with... Read more »

Comfortable Portable Beds for Your Guests!

Tip of the Week – The Best Beds for Guests!
Hosting overnight guests can feel like a challenge, especially if your home doesn’t allow for a designated guest room! But not to worry – you won’t have to relegate your guests to an old pull out couch or college era futon anymore! Better Homes and... Read more »

Vintage Easter Decorations

Fabulous Vintage Easter Decorations!
I so enjoyed writing about the retro trend in Christmas decorations, I just had to revisit the topic for this coming Easter! As at Christmas, there are some really lovely decorations, linens and serving ware that will add a vintage touch to your spring décor or Easter dinner table!

Serving Ware
Williams-Sonoma – Taking... Read more »

Color Trends for 2010

Color Trends for 2010!
Each year, we’re treated to a wonderful array of new trends, ranging from food to fashion to color! Color predictions, in particular, have always held great fascination for me! What will we be seeing in home furnishings? Clothing? Paint colors? The answer is delivered every January from a company called the Pantone... Read more »

Sparkling Christmas Decorations

Decorating for Christmas!
Here are a few photos from my home! I can’t resist fun decorations, especially if there’s glitter or a touch of nostalgia involved!

Some helpful hints:

When I arrange my decorations, I try to use containers and urns that I already have, just filled with holiday items, like cranberries, Christmas ornaments or faux snow with... Read more »

Retro Christmas Decorations and Toys

Retro Christmas Decorations and Toys!
I love specialty decorations and gifts that have a retro feel – from table linens to toys to decorations, these products will surely remind you of your childhood and of long ago holidays at your grandparents’ home!
Retro Toys
At The Vermont Country Store, you’ll find so many of those toys that you... Read more »

Get Your Guest Room Guest Ready

Tip of the Week: Get Your Guest Room Guest Ready!
Last holiday season, I offered readers a set of suggestions to create a Five Star Guest Room, with ideas that worked whether or not you actually had a guest room! The tip covered the basics like special sheets, towels and more thoughtful touches like reading materials... Read more »

Vintage Halloween Decorations

Vintage Halloween Decorations!
I just can’t seem to shake my love for decorations with a vintage flair and Halloween is no exception! Here are a few of the retro decorations that I found this fall!
Vintage Halloween Table Linens

From Gooseberry Patch, this 100% cotton tablecloth features jack o’lanterns wearing witch hats with a 1950’s vibe!
Retro Halloween Candles

Exclusively... Read more »

Fun Art at Art-O-Mat!

Tip of the Week – Art-O-Mat!

Those gumball, trinket and candy machines that line the exit of your local supermarket are endlessly fascinating to kids and I do (more often than I should!) relent to my youngest child’s request for spare change to see what “treasure” emerges after a turn of the knob. Now picture an... Read more »