when pigs fly…

Winston

  Say hello to Winston. Hello Winston!   So it goes like this... I've been looking for a flying pig statue forever. Seriously forever. And just so we're clear, when I say "flying pig statue"  in absolutely no way do I mean this.     Yikes! Last … [Read more...]

coffee table decorating & a few tips

coffee table decor

  Let's chat coffee tables, shall we? I'm convinced that whoever invented the coffee table just wanted a great place to display awesome stuff. A focal point of the room, a conversation piece. There are about a gazillion different types of coffee tables and infinitely more ways to style and … [Read more...]

diy ampersand marquee light

industrial inspired mantel w/ ampersand marquee

  As stated yesterday, I am absolutely loving the industrial style and have big plans on incorporating it more into my home. I've loved industrial inspired design for years, but never felt like it went with my house. With our dining room makeover last year I now feel like it gives me an … [Read more...]

valentine’s day mantel

valentine mantel

  It didn't take me too long to get my Valentine's Day decor up once Christmas was down. My home looked a little bare and bleak. And since we did a complete makeover on our dining room last year I feel like I have all new spaces to work with. I thought I'd share my Valentine's mantel with … [Read more...]

fall gatherings

fall centerpiece

  Ok, so this is how it is. I have zero Thanksgiving decor. Zip. Zilch. None. And it's not because I don't like Thanksgiving. I love it. The food, family, Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, football, pies, all of it. Thanksgiving has always been a wonderfully low key and relaxing … [Read more...]

house of {halloween}

specimen art-bats

  "When witches go riding, And black cats are seen, The moon laughs and whispers, 'Tis near Halloween." In deed it is, halloween is lurking in the shadows! Today I thought I would show you our house of halloween. Ready for the tour? Let's get started shall we? This year I have … [Read more...]

Birds n’ Books

birds n' books

This afternoon, as I was wishing I could open up the windows and let in some fresh spring air, I decided my table needed a little re-do. Just a little taste of spring. Maybe if I start decorating for spring it'll help it along. Fingers crossed. Remember my three little birds? They've been patiently … [Read more...]