Pineapples have been a symbol of hospitality for hundreds of years. Using pineapples in home decor became popular in Colonial Williamsburg in part due to the fact that the pineapple was expensive and it was impressive to have guests in and have a table full of food decorated with sumptuous foods with the crowning glory…
I am so excited about what’s been happening at my house. When you sell almost all of your furniture with a house, you really do feel like you are starting over. The sofa we sold with our condominium had been with us for twenty years or so. It was time for a change, even…
I have been decorating a second guest room so we are now ready for overnight guests in both of our guest rooms. This room is far from the cottage look of the rest of the house, but alas, I had to use the things I had. This room is more of a French equestrian theme,…
This pretty cottage guest room, the smaller of our two guest rooms is ready for guests. No, this room isn’t finished, but I have made great strides throughout the house and this, so far it my absolute favorite. I just smile when I walk into this pretty room. I hope my guests will enjoy staying…
Working with an In-Store Designer was not something I planned on doing. Styling this new home and starting from scratch (well, pretty much), there have been lots of long Saturdays wandering around furniture and home stores. I have really had my heart set on these Chesterfield style sofas from Restoration Hardware for a very long…