I just got back from Arizona where I loved seeing all the beautiful cacti and succulents everywhere and especially the gorgeous and creative succulent terrariums my sister-in-law made in various containers. I was in a mission to drive to one of our favorite places, ReStore (a Habitat for Humanity home supply recycling…
Category: Inspiration
Pom Pom Wreath
Every other year I try to make a new wreath for our house. Do you remember our Yarn Wreath Tutorial from last year? Well, still having some yarn leftover, I decided to create a wreath full of pom-poms. You can find various online tutorials on how to make yarn pom-poms, my favorite tutorial…
A Touch of Brass
I’ve been searching for a new light fixture for my dining room, and I find myself inexplicably drawn to brass. Brass used to be the hallmark of old Hollywood regency style and stock door handles, but no more. Aged brass seems to be making a comeback in the design world,…
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin Spice Latte Makes 4 cups Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup of milk 1 Tbsp pumpkin puree 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 pumpkin pie spice Directions: Mix all these ingredients in a microwave safe bowl and microwave it for 2 minutes. Use a milk frother until you get…
A Simple Autumn Tablescape
Autumn is my favorite season; I love the colors, the weather, and seeing the amazing cycle of nature. Last Friday, my husband and I went apple picking in the Virginia countryside, a few hours from DC. We picked some pink lady apples for my Apple Rose Pie (I’ll post this…
Naked Cake
I’ve been obsessed with naked cakes since last year, you might remember my berry layer sponge cake, which had a naked look. A couple days ago, I decided to bake another cake with the naked look and fresh flowers. I used the Fluffy Yellow Layer Cake recipe from Cook’s Illustrated book and a lemon and…
Hello Sunshine
Adding pops of yellow to your home decor brings a little sunshine and happiness to any room. Here are some accessories and interior design ideas using both mellow and bold shades of yellow. Image source: Houzz, Pinterest and Google
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Putting Pinterest Tips to the Test
I always try to use green and natural cleaning products, but some things just need the help of those super toxic “apply with gloves” ingredients to REALLY clean them. That’s how I feel about cleaning my tub (thank God for Fantastic Scrubbing Bubbles) and shower head (CLR territory). But browsing…
Home Decor
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Herb Garden Ideas
Every summer, we plant a small herb garden in our home. This year I wanted to move beyond the regular pots and planters, and have been researching some great creative ideas for indoor and outdoor gardens. I love these unique ideas. Threshold Floral Garden Tool – $19.99 Windowsill Herb Garden…
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DIY Candy Dish
My obsession with dishes has already been well documented on this site. I grew up seeing my parents amazing collection, I’ve found some fun ways to use glass containers at my home parties, and I even have done a DIY on repurposing glass bottles. So naturally, when I was at the…