Blue & white are beloved decorating colors and trailblazing in fall decor 2023 interior designs. And this breakfast nook table setting has it all brewing. Elevate your home decor with the classic blue and white color combination this fall season. Add in a touch of orange or pink too. Yes pink! It’s early September; the…
Accompany me to the Southern Vermont Arts and Crafts Shows near me this weekend. Let’s start this fall season out right with what we do best: embrace the beauty and the nature of creativity and get inspired by people “who do” along the way. Do you enjoy going to arts and crafts shows near you?…
Let’s visit a bit on this September long weekend about a few decorating ideas, thrifted finds, vintage shopping, what’s trending, and a few other random happenings. September Long Weekend | Labor Day The days and nights are cooling down, the kids are back to school, and just like that, it’s Labor Day weekend in New…
It’s late August; the Limelight Hydrangeas are in magnificent bloom. Cut a few and plop them in an old rustic crate. The contrast is extraordinary. Enjoy them on the porch or wherever you like until their pink fall hues arrive, and then we can do it all over again. At least, that’s what I’m planning…
The thoughtfulness in the gift of a whale is felt wholeheartedly with this never-seen-before vintage whale balance toy, pretty in blue and inspired by the love for Bernese Mountain dogs. It was just an ordinary summer day. I spent a couple of hours in the morning at the beach and then joined my husband later…
This summer’s record heat has broken, the sunflowers are blooming, and the fire pit is in full swing. Come with me today for a refreshing weekend junket at my home in Vermont. It would be Ella, our Bernese Mountain dog’s first road trip since her ACL surgery almost 3 weeks ago. She’s doing so well…
Do you love coastal, nautical, and vintage decor? Today, I’m sharing how I created a quaint little nautical corner in our home’s living room in Coastal Maine with that vintage wow factor. Nautical Decor Nautical decor, also known as coastal or beach-inspired decor, is a popular interior design style that draws inspiration from the sea,…
A summer table set in red, white, and blue, featuring coastal and vintage trimmings, creates an entertaining table ideal for the 4th of July. We’re back in coastal Maine, settling in for our summer stay. And first on the docket, to help get me in the mood for the 4th of July holiday, was to…
Join me around the fire pit and on the porch for summer desserts with MacKenzie-Childs’ new Sterling Check enamel tableware set. The perfect palette and chic foundation to mix and match with what you already have in your home. I am authentically honored to be joining MacKenzie-Childs’ as one of their 2023 ambassadors. Being able…