This is my first year with an artificial Christmas tree, a flocked tree, and one from King of Christmas. So far, I have been enjoying it. It was super easy to set up, and it looks so beautiful. I’m not missing the falling pine needles or daily waterings this year. And I can light a…
I have been so looking forward to my visit with the “Traveling TeaCup“, which is a gorgeous pink and green teacup that has been traveling throughout the country making friends with everyone it meets. Barbara from Mantel and Table Blog came up with this fun idea and photo challenge to share a teacup and make…
Photo Credit: Vintage Market Days Vintage markets are just made for the fall, don’t you agree? I look forward to the Vintage Market Days Vermont every fall. October is such a season of transition not only for the time of the year that it is but for home decor too. “The itch to switch” is…
Enhance your home with the warmth of a fireside hearth and home. Learn how to set a stunning table in front of a roaring fireplace. Fireside Hearth and Home A fireside hearth refers to the area directly in front of a fireplace where the fire is contained. It is typically made of durable and fire-resistant…
It’s Labor Day weekend, and my mind is starting to drift to cooler and cozy decor, starting with this guest bedroom on the first floor of our Coastal Maine Home. This has been my favorite room in the house to decorate, and I’m excited to share a few fun finds with you here today, too!…
I’m so excited you are here today joining me at our Coastal Maine Home with our blue and white late-summer tablescape! Every year, I get that pit in my stomach when I start to see summer coming to a close. Fall is my favorite time of the year, but being here in coastal Maine for…
Learn how we restored our 30-year-old home’s cedar shake siding on the coast of Maine using DIY methods, expert tips, and long-lasting materials. Have you ever wondered how to restore cedar shake siding on an old coastal home? When we inherited my parents’ 30-year-old house in Maine, the cedar shakes had seen better days—weathered by…
Learn how to create a stunning vintage centerpiece using a cute wire basket and fresh-cut wildflowers. This centerpiece will add a touch of rustic charm to your home decor. My favorite second-hand shop, The Cottage by the Brook in Walpole, NH, recently reopened for the season, and I was thrilled to stop by on a…
See how we refreshed our coastal Maine home with Essex Green Benjamin Moore house trim—a timeless New England look for cedar shake and white exteriors. Essex Green Benjamin Moore Time-Honored Tradition of Benjamin Moore Essex Green There’s just something about Essex Green Benjamin Moore that feels like home—especially in New England. This deep, rich shade…