This is a series of 31 posts dedicated to life lessons I've learned (or been reminded of) while working with vintage linens. With a few exceptions, most of the month's posts will be "quick reads" intended to inspire, encourage, or challenge each of us to pay attention to some of the things (if you're like me) too often ignored. As you read this random-order series, I hope you'll leave comments and expand upon my thoughts–or add life lessons of your own that may come to mind. I'll add each day's Life Lesson to the list as it's posted. Sunshine is a gift! (Scroll below this list to see the post.) Some things simply have to be experienced; no explanation necessary. Try new things; don't get in a rut! Think outside the ... Keep Reading...
How to Choose Colors When You Don’t Have a Favorite
Some of you have asked how I ever decided on colors and style for this new virtual home of mine. I'll let you in on a secret: It wasn't easy! I love color, and I have some personal preferences, but I don't really have a favorite. So a few months ago when I started thinking about website colors, I went to my two favorite "collage" sites–Snippet & Ink and The Perfect Palette–and scrolled through hundreds and hundreds of inspiration boards. When something caught my eye, I added it to an idea file on my computer. The result of exhausting those two sites -- and myself? Six "final" color schemes. (Click any pic to enlarge.) Then I did the same scroll through pics on my computer–thousands and thousands of them–and added ... Keep Reading...
BLOGGER, thanks for 3 great years … but now I’m headed to WordPress!
Looks like it's a 2 heads-up weekend! I gave you the first one in my last post. Here's #2: After a year of dreaming, months of planning, and several weeks of working with a blog designer, My Place to Yours is finally starting to make the move to WordPress. Today. It's really happening TODAY! My designer will start transferring all of my posts to WordPress. Then we'll work to make sure the new site is functioning properly and "all prettied up" just the way I want it. Hopefully everything will go smoothly and you won't even miss me while you're enjoying your long weekend! My Place is getting a total makeover. After you wouldn't believe how many inspiration boards, this is the one I chose. At some ... Keep Reading...
