Sometimes, you have to do a project or make a thing just for fun . Like when you've been deep cleaning your studio/office and feel burie...

the summer heat arrived here on June 30th, so i've been busy completing some fun new EASY projects around our home (which has a tropical...

i've used glass globes from light fixtures in many ways over the years, from turning them into pumpkins in fall, making snowmen out of ...

spring is trying to arrive. mother nature is just a bit fickle right now... until she makes up her mind, i find ways to 'force' spr...

this photo may be a bit of a surprise after my last post... before we get to the merry & bright colorful decor, i have a tree-lighting t...

this colorful lampshade was a spur-of-the-moment weekend project,  an idea that came to me as i collapsed into a chair  after the sec...

When it comes to lighting the Christmas tree at home, I'm a purist... I like white lights : Mini, C7, C9, bubble, whatever kind I u...

paint is by far my favorite decorating tool... it's inexpensive (sometimes FREE). it's easy to find. it's not hard to stor...

  wondering how to decorate for the change from winter into spring? try combining the hues and textures of winter with a touch of spr...

When it comes to lighting the Christmas tree at home, I'm a purist... I like white lights : Mini, C7, C9, bubble, whatever kind I...

 This post was prompted by a FABulous project that I saw at my youngest daughter's home... She wanted to give her curb appeal a j...

 I just can't leave well enough alone...  I usually buy my home decor items - like lamps - at thrift stores and garage & vint...

You all know that I love using things in unexpected ways... well, a few years back, on a cold winter day,   I put white bubble light bul...

  I was searching for a certain image the other day, and in the process I came across some old photos that just say 'AUTUMN' to...

After spending nearly two days setting up and styling Rita's Mammabellarte booth at The Vintage Marketplace at the Oaks show ( whi...

 As Halloween Eve creeps ever closer, don't forget about the simple SCARY touches you can add to everyday items in your home! The...

I love great decorating ideas. I REALLY love huge visual impact that comes from SIMPLE, easy methods... I saw this idea at the Roger...