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it’s O.K. to corral

January 16, 2013

Thanks to my O.C.D. tendencies and overall anal retentiveness about organization, I am not a fan of clutter. For me, everything has a place and there is a place for everything, otherwise I cannot rest (it drives my husband CRAZY). As much as I would love my home to be perfect all the time, it’s…

winter whites

January 15, 2013

Winter time, and January in particular, always makes me want to curl up under a soft, fuzzy blanket in front of the fire with a cup of tea and my nose in a good book. Unfortunately, we’ve been experiencing temps in the mid-to-high 70’s lately, so it’s shorts and tee shirts for me, boo! I…

new england kitchen

January 14, 2013

If you follow me on Pinterest, you know I love me an all-white kitchen and this amazing beauty in a home in Kennebunkport, Maine, has currently got me drooling all over my keyboard! With white glassfront cabinets, a blue beadboard ceiling, antique pendant lighting, soapstone countertops, a farmhouse sink, polished nickel hardware, subway tile and…

designer love: lee ann thornton

January 8, 2013

I’m always drawn to light, bright spaces that are fun and fresh, but I’m especially so every time a New Year rolls around. There’s something about clean, classic design that makes me want to go crazy de-cluttering and painting everything white for a fresh start. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that quite a few…

oversize welcome

January 4, 2013

When it comes to decorating an entryway or foyer, I am a firm believer that you’re best off going big or going home. A large piece of art or a generously-sized gallery wall are great options, but, for me, nothing makes a dramatic impact quite like an oversize mirror. Round, square, rectangular or sunburst, only…

beautiful organization

January 2, 2013

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are off to a great start in 2013! I had a great time up north with my dad and brothers, but nine years in the south has definitely spoiled me….a few days in Philadelphia felt like I was in the tundra! Still can’t believe how 2012…

happy 2013!

December 31, 2012

I have never been so excited to usher in the New Year! Still can’t believe how fast this one flew by…2012 was full of its share of ups and downs for me, but I’m looking ahead to 2013 with optimism and enthusiasm for all the exciting things that are brewing! Wishing you all a wonderful,…

lindsay letters

December 13, 2012

I did a double-take yesterday when I realized there is now only eleven days ’til Christmas! I have to get my bum in gear and get some major shopping and gift-making done this weekend and I think Lindsay’s Letters is a fabulous option for adding a little Christmas cheer to your gifts, greetings and decor. …

gettin’ my christmas on

December 11, 2012

This is the first time in the nine years my hubby and I have been together that we will be spending Thanksgiving and Christmas apart. By military standards, that is quite a feat! So, since it’s just me and my furbaby, I decided to keep the decorations simple. The only thing I bought, besides the…

10 entertaining must-haves for the holidays!

December 7, 2012

Party season is officially upon us and I can’t wait for my turn to host! Whether you’re having a small and intimate dinner gathering or an all-out celebration, here are a few must-haves to make your bash a success: If you live for the scent of fresh-cut greenery during the holidays, you will LOVE this…

monogrammed gifts from mark + graham for under $50

December 5, 2012

There is nothing better (or more personal!) than a monogrammed gift! I would gladly monogram everything I own if I could,so if you want to surprise friends and family this Christmas with some monogrammed goodness, head on over to Mark and Graham, the recently launched site from WSH, the magic makers behind Williams Sonoma, Potter…

thank you cottages + bungalows magazine!