Why do they call it leaf-peeping in Vermont? I read that recently on Travel & Leisure and immediately cleared my calendar when I heard that the colors were already peaking in early October. So many people come from far away places to visit Vermont in the fall just to see the changing colors, covered bridges, and to pick up a few souvenirs like maybe some maple syrup and well, since we are only ...
Order Your Essential Oil Starter Kit
Why we bought a starter kit to switch & Ditch toxins in our home, including candles and cleaning supplies! About a year and a half ago, I bought my first diffuser and for the first time, started using essential oils. Never in a million years, did I imagine that by diffusing essential oils instead of burning candles that it would also lead to discovering how many products I was using around my ...
Autumn Colors and what I’m wearing right now
Fall Fashion Over 50! I love fall colors! It makes me wonder why my house isn't in shades of rusts, browns, and mustard golds. Years ago during the shabby chic days, it was. I may have to revisit those colors in my home, but for now, I'll just wear them! I'm joining my friends for a little fall fashion. And just like in my home, it's super casual, mixing in vintage with a little new and always ...
We Painted Our Door India Yellow for Fall
We love fall colors! I think getting our door ready for Halloween might be my favorite! This year, paining it India Yellow by Farrow & Ball made it even easier! As tempted as I was to use bright orange traditional pumpkins, I decided to go a little more earthy and use Fairy Tale pumpkins. I continue to use my galvanized planters as I did at our old house. I'm mixing mums with my ...
Wearing Fall Colors and other favorite finds
1. Wearing Fall Colors Fall colors look good on everyone and I love how easy they are to mix in with denim and even white jeans. I could't help myself, as we were leaving for the city and I realized I matched my door and mums, I had to ask Brent to snap a photo! This brings up something I think about...do you dress like your house? I think many of us do! We talked about it with Kelly Wilkniss on ...
How to style your console table
Styling my console table started with new art and a DIY wood frame...because one thing always leads to another. Console tables can be a very versatile piece of furniture. They can substitute as a desk or an entryway table or live happily behind a sofa. They need only a few things to make them the center of attention and it depends on its use. So if it's an entryway piece, a mirror, a lamp and ...