Pastel Easter Tree

I made this Easter tree several years ago and every time I get it out...guess what...I have to add a couple of new things to it!   It is so full now, that you can't even see the tree.   Under all the layers of  Easter  is a large grapevine cone.  

Easter Tablescape

I promised myself that I wasn't going to put out any bunnies until it was a little closer to Easter...but, I just couldn't wait any longer!   It seems like I am more excited than usual about spring this year.

Potting Table for the New Greenhouse

Welcome to the inside of our new greenhouse!   The outside is not completely finished yet, but I hope to show you it later next week!

Auction Dishes

I have a first cousin that lives north of Dallas Tx....she is not only my cousin...she is one of my best friends!    Kelly is always on the lookout for things that I would like.    When  she was at the auction a few months ago,  she bought me these dishes.   She said the whole box of dishes was only a couple of dollars and she couldn't resist getting them for me.  

Spring Mantle

When I started planning how I would decorate the mantle for spring,  I had in my mind that I would use the existing empty picture frame that was on the mantle and somehow have spring flowers spilling out of it.

Spring Decorating Idea's

I was unpacking my spring totes this morning....setting things on the dining room table as I unwrapped them....one thing led to another...and I started doing little mini spring vignettes as I continued to unwrap things....do you ever "play" with stuff?   It's fun isn't it!!!

Repurposed Headboard

I think H and I bought this king size headboard about 1980, it's hard to remember back that far...lol!    We used it as a headboard for about 20 years and finally bought a new bedroom set.       I loved this old headboard and I couldn't bear to part with it...so we've kept it...all these years!    It was in storage until about 7 years ago....til I came up with the idea of using  it as an ornamental piece in the yard.

French Tablescape

If you follow my blog, you already know that there have been some changes in the formal dining room!   We took all the leaves out of the table and made a cozy table for 4-6......added several small seating areas around the room....added a Duncan Phyfe desk....and overall,  just tried to give the room a new fresh look!  

Roosters & Roses

I am so excited to show you the changes that we've made in our formal dining room.   I decided that we would use the room more if there were several cozy areas to sit and have tea or visit.  So...down came the big table that could seat 20!   Now, there is a small Duncan Phyfe in the center of the room that will seat 4-6 and several smaller seating areas.

Vintage Tablecloths




I was thinking the other day about how I could display some of my vintage table cloths....and I wanted to share with you what I came up with.   I went thru my stash and found five that were very similar in color and size..

Yard Sale Treasures

The weather is just gorgeous here in Eastern New Mexico this week end, so we have been working in the back yard on our green house ...I am so pleased with the progress
  I was excited to see a few yard sales listed in the newspaper today....yea!  We took a little break this morning to go to two of them.    I found these three moss covered reindeer to use in my Christmas vignettes....$1 each.

Coastal Powder Room

It's been a couple of years since I've freshened up the bath for the master bedroom.   I kept most of the pieces that were already in there, but "fluffed" them up a bit.
This bust was originally on the left end of the vanity.   I wanted to make her the focal point of the vanity, so I moved her to the center.     She had a simple tiara...and that was it!  How could I have left her so unadorned?   I added lots more bling to her existing tiara and surrounded her with jewels.   The jewels came from a treasure chest at the bottom of the ocean....a girl can pretend can't she?

New Furniture Arrangement in the Dining Room



I wanted to share some of the changes that we've made in the formal dining room.
  There were two Duncan Phyfe tables in the center of the room...together, they made one large table (could seat about 20 people).   Now that the holidays are over, I don't need a  big table.  So, we took all the leaves out of one of the tables and left it in the center of the room.   We did some minor adjustments to the other one and it is now a desk!   There's a photo of it further down in the post......

Valentine Lunch for Two

H & I have been celebrating Valentines Day all week....really.... we celebrate it every day!    I added a little romance to a simple lunch today.   Candle light at lunch...sure....why not?

Decorating a Buffet with Crystal & Roses

The dining room buffet has been just sitting there empty since the Christmas décor was put away...for that matter,  the family room fireplace  mantle is still empty too!   To tell the truth,  since I retired,  I don't get in a big hurry to do anything...lol!