I've always loved the Fourth of July...even when it's in the middle of the week, it still means a little extra hang time. We used to enjoy every Fourth at the beach, but no matter where we are, brownies are always a part of dessert. A few years ago when I started to decorate my front door with a water-based Sharpie paint marker because of something I no doubt had seen on Pinterest...I thought why ...
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Simple Tips for Better Curb Appeal
Project Design: Simple Tips for Better Curb Appeal This month's Project Design is all about curb appeal. I'm joining Mary Ann of Classic Casual Home and Cindy of Rough Luxe Lifestyle along with our guest bloggers, Brooke of Nesting with Grace and René of Cottage and Vine to share our simple ideas on curb appeal. Curb appeal is one of those things that could be as easy as a fresh coat of paint ...
Memorial Day Sale at Serena & Lily + Outdoor Spaces
Serena & Lily Memorial Day Sale! Everything is 20% off at Serena & Lily through the weekend. I thought, what a great time to share the patio at the Westport store where I work part-time. I love how it shows that you don't need a lot of space to have a great outdoor area for entertaining family and friends. We love the pagoda style umbrella. The patio is an L shape and shows the ...
Talking Personal Style with Kelley & Company
Many of you probably already know Kelley of Kelley & Company, but if you don't know her, let me introduce you. I have been following Kelley's work for as long as I can remember. I think maybe even before I started blogging. Kelley's homes have been featured in several magazines over the years and she pops up on my pinterest feed several times a day. The funny thing is that we've never ...
14 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Look and Feel Bigger
Do you ever wish you had a bigger kitchen? I have set up 15 kitchens over the years and have enjoyed both large kitchens with big pantries and smaller homes with limited storage. In our current home, the kitchen is the perfect size. It wasn't that way when we purchased the home, but after a kitchen remodel and getting creative with finding a pantry in an unlikely spot, it feels like a big ...
5 fall tablescapes you can try before thanksgiving
I'm joining bloggers Mary Ann, Cindy, Janet, and Brooke with ideas for fall tablescapes you can try before Thanksgiving. What inspires you when you think about setting a pretty table for a gathering? For me it almost always starts with flowers. I prefer garden flowers (or even herbs from our kitchen garden like here) over store bought flowers. For one thing, they're free and always in season. ...