Indoor Wreaths

My sweet parents brought us this beautiful sage wreath from Williams Sonoma this weekend. It's perfect hanging on our dining room mirror with a big red bow, and you can use the leaves in soups and stews! It's so nice to bring fresh greenery indoors this time of year.

Light Up Your Life!

If your goal is to make your home look and feel more sophisticated and elegant, there is no better way to achieve this than upgrading your light fixtures. Whether it's a lantern by the front door, a modern orb chandelier, like the one above, or a pair of beautiful lamps, lighting makes the room!

The new introductions from Currey & Company at Market motivated me to encourage clients to consider upgrading their lighting when it's appropriate. Designers can usually offer a better deal than retail stores so don't hesitate to ask one for help! A small change like this can transform a room!

*All photos from Currey & Company

How Cute!!

I love the Christmas photo on One Kings Lane and that they always have the sweet dog in the pictures, it definitely helps get me into the spirit. And how cute are these polka dot baking dishes from BIA Cordon Bleu? Sale ending tomorrow. These vanilla candles would make great gifts, too.
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Stripes for Fall

Finally it's JEANS season (almost) and I love these bootcuts for fall with some brightly colored flats. Do you have any fall fashion favorites??

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Eze Sur Mer Top
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AG Colette Bootcut
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Pleated D'Orsay Flats
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Wish Upon Posts
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Holiday Flowers

I love to pot paper white bulbs and amaryllis this time of year so they'll be ready for Christmas. I purchase my bulbs from Gulley's, the local garden center. Good bulbs from a nursery are almost always healthier and last longer than the inexpensive bulb kits from Lowe's & Home Depot. I put the bulbs in a glass vase, like this one from Crate & Barrel, and surround them with a bag of river rocks. Just enough water to touch the bottom of the bulbs and a warm, sunny spot and they are off! They make great centerpieces for the holidays and lovely hostess gifts, too. I'll be back on Wednesday with a front porch make-over.

Front Porch Make-Over

Our front porch needed a little help (as you can see). So with my two helpers, Ed and Janie, we got it ready for the holidays. I know it's early but I love this time of year and a pretty front porch always makes guests feel welcome. I decided to make a magnolia wreath and followed this tutorial from Southern Living. I purchased a 15" wreath oasis from a local florist and soaked it in water. My helpers gathered tons of magnolia leaves and we poked them into the wreath in concentric circles. I'll add a big red bow closer to Christmas to make it more festive.



I also spray painted the planters with Rust-Oleum in black and planted some dwarf evergreens and pansies.



And look who made his grand entrance on Monday morning? Jo Jo! Again, I know it's early but what could be more fun than celebrating the holidays with a three year old? We couldn't wait to start!

A White Kitchen

I love a white kitchen, like this one! Isn't the polka dot skirt on the table a nice touch? And having two cozy wing chairs in the kitchen would be so inviting.