Hi everyone. I am sorry I have been MIA here and on social media. I have been crazy busy trying to get this place habitable! If you follow me on Instagram you can keep track of what is happening. It is coming together slowly but surely! I originally published this article in 2015 while searching for a coffee table for a client. This post has received a lot of traffic, and the ideas are still relevant, but the pictures and examples were outdated. I thought it was time to give it a rewrite. ...
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Blue and White, Mushroom Soup and More
Happy Sunday everyone. We are deep into unpacking mode here (and I do mean deep). I am popping in with a quick post for my Sunday Favorites with Annie and Mary Ann. Today it is all about blue and white, mushroom soup, and more. Who doesn't love blue and white, right? AMANDA LINDROTH DESIGN Our weather has been terrible here. Foggy, drizzly, and chilly. I came across some images of Bahama's based designer Amanda Lindroth. You can see her entire portfolio here. You can shop her ...
Simple Flower Arrangements You Can Create from Your Garden
Today Annie, Mary Ann, and I are joining some of our favorite bloggers for some indoor garden & floral inspiration. I love to garden, but I am not much of an indoor gardener. I do currently have three indoor plants that are still alive. Two (standard olives) that will probably have to move outside when we move this week. I am hoping I can find a place for the Split Leaf Philodendron that I have in my entryway. It is actually healthy and I have kept it alive for about six months a record ...
Sunday Fun-Summer’s Birthday & More
Happy Mother's Day everyone! Welcome to our Sunday Favorites. I hope you all have a special day. We are in the midst of the last days of moving so you know what we are doing today. We had a wonderful day yesterday celebrating Summer's birthday. Let's have a little Mother's Day Sunday Fun-Summer's Birthday & More. If you love pink today is your day! SUMMER TURNS THREE Scenes from Summer's Third Birthday Party. She hasn't had a party since she was one, and this is the first party we have ...
Creative Ways to Decorate With Mirrors
The fabulous thing about mirrors is they can make small spaces feel larger. They can be used to create a focal point, or they can blend in and allow the rest of your decor to pop. If you place a mirror behind a light source it will reflect the natural light in a room. Mirrors create the illusion of space so they can really help make a small room feel bigger. To achieve a personal, collected look, which of course is my favorite, shop yard sales and thrft shops for interesting frames that can ...
Stylish Solutions for Small Baths
Kelly, one of my readers, recently contacted me and asked me if I would ever consider doing a post on Powder Rooms. Interestingly enough our fixer-upper involves reconfiguring a half bath to make room for a tiny shower and vanity that will be our master bath. Not only was Kelly's request timely it got me thinking about an idea for a new series. I get a lot of emails about specific problems so I thought it would be fun to do a monthly post titled "Ask Cindy". If you would like to have a chance ...
Sunday fun-gifts for mom and more
Hi everyone Happy Sunday. It has been freezing here. We have had the coolest Spring I can remember. What do we care, all we are doing is packing anyway. Let's take a break and join Mary Ann and Annie for some Sunday fun gifts for mom and more. FOOD AND WINE'S 16 SPRING DINNER RECIPES TO KEEP IN YOUR BACK POCKET Honestly, every single one of these recipes from Food and Wine is right up my alley. Fresh, seasonal, and healthy. How about this Spring Vegetable Panzanella salad for ...
Five Tips for Decorating with Antiques
Antiques add story, character and create a sense of history in a home. Combining antiques from different periods and from countries makes for an interesting mix. It’s fun to give an antique new life with a fun fabric or repurpose it as something else. A house filled with only antiques can make a room feel dowdy and museum like. Here are my five tips for decorating with antiques so your house doesn't look "granny". Repurpose Antiques In one of my guest bedrooms, the beams were repurposed ...
FIVE REASONS TO CONSIDER A ROUND DINING TABLE
Making the most of your dining table starts by choosing its size and shape that best fits the dining area of your home. My current dining room is the traditional rectangular shape favored by many for years. When we move into the rental we will have a square space to work with and my current table will not work. I have always wanted a round dining table, so it looks like I may get my wish. Here are five reasons to consider a round dining table. FIVE REASONS TO CONSIDER A ROUND DINING ...
