House Rules Book releases April 23

Ragamuffin it

Ragamuffin it

Even the simplest of appetizers can be made to look irresistible.Next year, I’m stocking up on these cheese boards with the glass cover and giving them as gifts. I see them at almost every thrift store and yard sale and cringe at how many I have passed up at the...
Use What You Have {or can get at a thrift store}

Use What You Have {or can get at a thrift store}

Country LivingDid you see this post at the Inspired Room? I thought it was brilliant and I had red bags on the brain until I found a red and white striped one for $1.99 at a thrift store.I just stuffed it with leftover garland and popped in some pine cones, leaves and...
Food: More Entertaining Than Fabric?

Food: More Entertaining Than Fabric?

My husband and I went to a Christmas party last week. The friends who hosted are one of those great couple friends who include you in everything. We are major moochers and take them up on all of their fine offers. I sure hope they don’t think we just like them...
Door on the Wall Take 2

Door on the Wall Take 2

Are you sick of seeing this room yet? I love lots of pillows on a sofa. It’s completely impractical if you are sitting on it all day but they look so wonderful! And, sadly, this sofa doesn’t get sat on all that often so I can pack the pillows in.I got a...
Tour De Rental: Christmas Version

Tour De Rental: Christmas Version

Can we ever see enough Christmas Decorations? I think not.The delightfully personable and ever funny BooMama and the uber creative and perfectly charming Julia from Hooked on Houses are both hosting Christmas home tours and there’s not a chance that I would miss...