A few weeks ago I showed you the kinds of elements I like to use to bring warmth and texture to my Fall decorating. (If you missed it and want to read the post, click here.) One of the elements I mentioned was POTTERY, and I've already done a pottery-focused tablescape here. Today's tablescape focuses on another of my "foundations" of Fall decorating. This time it's WOOD. Once again, you might be surprised to see that I'm using "non-traditional" colors for my Fall tablescape. Let's see if it works ... I began with my inspiration piece -- a RUG with great texture -- and laid it on top of an eggplant-colored tablecloth. (Purple is a wonderful color for Fall decorating! Try adding a touch of it to your ... Keep Reading...
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"Shop the Yard" Centerpiece
Anyone who does very many tablescapes knows that eventually you end up "shopping the house" for items to add to your tablescapes. True? You just go around your house and look for things that will either give a focal point -- or "filler" -- to your tablescape. (Isn't it fun when the creative juices start flowing?!!!) Today, I'm going to show you the result of "shopping the YARD" for this week's tablescape. I knew I wanted to use this wooden pedestal bowl for my centerpiece ... ... and I wanted to end up with this basic shape. A dear friend who owns From The Garden Floral Events taught me how to make it happen ... Begin with a block of Oasis floral foam -- then soak it in water. Next ... Keep Reading...
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Personal Metamorphosis: 50th Birthday
I did it. Last week, I reached the half century mark. Overnight I went from being "forty-something" to being a 50-year-old woman ... and it didn't hurt one bit! Quite honestly, the transformation began to take place a few years ago when I was shopping in a cute little boutique store and saw a plaque. I am usually not at all attracted to resin plaques, but this one got me. It was The ABCs of Ageing Gracefully. Since that day, I've seen it many places, but at that moment, the words were brand new to me. As I read them, I made a commitment to do just that -- age gracefully! I bought the plaque and hung it just inside the entrance to our master bathroom. I wanted to be sure I would see it every day ... so I would be ... Keep Reading...
