One of the fun things about living on a farm is that there is so much cool, old stuff in and around the out buildings.  I’ve found so many fun decor pieces by simply going for a…

I’m a month late, but I finally finished my spring cleaning and decorating!  It took me two and a half days and the inhalation of LOTS of dust, but my house is finally clean (until the next…

With any home there’s going to be on-going maintenance.  In our home I’m the one who does the jobs that involve painting, staining, varnishing and anything else that I can manage myself.  One of the most time…

For many of you I know the last thing you want to think about at the moment is getting warm and cozy!  All you want to do is stay cool.  But here in Australia it’s winter (albeit…

Vignette – “any small, pleasing picture or view”.    I love vignettes, no matter the season or holiday.  It’s a chance to group a collection of like items or  those that are special to you.  In keeping…

While most of you are decorating for spring, I’m Falling for Fall and so looking forward to all that entails…cooler temperatures, comfy sweaters, cozy fires, and pumpkin spice everything!  We’re well and truly in the midst of…

Normally when you think of Easter decor you DON’T think of Autumn!  You think of spring,  renewal of life (after all isn’t that the very essence of Easter?) and all things pastel.  But when you live in…

My daughter, Olivia, no longer lives at home, much to this Mama’s sadness.  She’s grown up and is out on her own and we couldn’t be more proud of her.  Her brother keeps trying to talk us…

I just love all the decorative ladders I’ve been seeing on Instagram, in decorating magazines, on television home shows and in home decor shops.  It’s a great way to make use of a mundane item.  I decided…