Kitchen before Ok! Here is the before and after of my new kitchen…a week later. Enjoy, and happy Saturday!

Well, after the sad news about Domino, I tried to find a happy photo to post. On this rainy January morning, I’m imagining I’m about to have a lovely brunch at this little spot. Hope this one lifts everyone’s spirits just a little!  Ironically, photo from dominomag.com

Well, I’m sure you’ve already heard the sad news, but Domino is closing. This was the only magazine I still subscribed to, and I really loved receiving it each month. *sigh*    What’s a gal to do? Anyone got any good recommendations on other good ones? I LOVED curling up each month with my new [...]

I actually saw this on a tv commercial last night, and was intrigued enough to check out the website this morning. And I’m impressed, and thrilled! Cape Fear Riverwood harvests logs and timber out of the Cape Fear River and uses it to create beautiful flooring, countertops, mantels and more. This is a beautiful way [...]

So, living where I do, it’s at least a 5 hour drive to the nearest Ikea. But there is a new store opening in Charlotte (which is still a pretty good haul, but oh well), and next month I’m making the trip! I’m starting to make a list of things I need to look for, [...]

I want to sit at this table and have orange juice and croissants this morning! Isn’t it just sunny and pleasant? A different color scheme than what I’m usually drawn to, but I really like the warmth. And I think the tablecloth is really cute. Old photo from my file- unfortunately don’t know the source…sorry.

I found some photos in my files that I’ve never posted about, so this morning I’m breaking them out for a little inspiration. Love the simplicity, texture and light in this room. If it was me, I’d have some art on the walls, but other than that I find it calm, soothing and lovely.

My lovely and talented mother! She is selling prints of her beautiful watercolors over on etsy. You can check out her shop, Just Down the Lane, right here. I know she will be adding more, but there are a few prints there already- congratulations mom!

Can you tell I’m excited?? It’s been a while since I’ve done anything new around my house, and I can’t wait. This week I am painting a chalkboard wall in my kitchen- I really love the look of a black wall, and I’m not sure I will use the chalkboard-ness so much, but I just [...]

It’s a good day here to curl up by a fire, and I love these Malm fireplaces. We had an orange one when I was a kid-very 70′s.  Who knew they’d look fresh and modern today?  Photo from Domino