This week marks the official start of the holiday season (though, according to malls and big box stores, it's perfectly appropriate ...

Maybe it was the sudden early-fall chill in the air this weekend, but it was the perfect few days to take on a few projects around our h...

I'm off to a late start this morning--potentially good things are a-brewin'--but I had to make time to share my recent purchase: ...

I firmly believe that, in order to move forward, it's important to start with a clean slate. In that vein, I've got several items...

I don't like to brag because I'm convinced it's bad karma, but last week I made out like a bandit on Craigslist. Combined, my...

Whew...it's already Thursday? I know I've been bad at posting this week but I've been busy resuming my non-vacation life...yo...

Lately I'm finding myself drawn more and more to the creative minds out there who see beauty and potential in the most humble utilita...

About two weeks ago, the latest Ballard Designs catalog arrived at our door. It didn't take me long to zero in on a woven garden...

If you're anything like me, you find yourself collecting  hoarding wrapping paper (especially when it's from Target and a supe...

Last Thursday was my birthday. My husband and I opted for a low-key day without a lot of fanfare or big presents because, after all, w...

In the same vein as other forms of specimen artwork (like butterflies, insects and leaves), feathers are an example of the beauty ...

This week has gotten away from me but before it does, I wanted to share a picture of the newly spiffed-up vintage floral painting that...

Today, I wanted to continue chatting about my guest bedroom, specifically a bit about the nightstands I found for it. But first, I wan...

Seriously. Land of Nod , the youthful branch of Crate and Barrel, is aimed at children and preteens; but after reviewing their stock las...

While in Maine over the weekend , I couldn't help but try to fit in a little bit of antique shopping.  I appreciate the prices and o...

Ever found a catalog piece that is the perfect price for your budget and the right size for your space, but also a little "meh" ...

A few weeks ago I posted a round-up some of my favorite "steal vs. splurge" finds that promised to save you tons o' cash on...

Thrift store shopping didn't yield a new piece for my living room this weekend, but I did do a little online window shopping and I re...

This weekend, I didn't make it to the auction I mentioned on Friday but I did manage to strike lamp gold at a  Habitat for Humanity...

In the last week, I've decided that I need to make a few revisions 'round this apartment. Perhaps it comes with the territory of t...