Fragrant Lilies and Roses

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Yesterday, while out shopping I found these gorgeous flowers at Kroger. I usually bypass all the 'new' flowers and look what is offered for clearance. I found two bouquets of roses for two dollars each and one bunch of Lilies for three dollars. The Lilies drew me by their incredible fragrance. I quickly put them in water last night and this … [Read more...]

The Curtains/Shades Part I

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Keeping the Sun at Bay With the extreme summer heat and intensity of the sun, I needed to address a situation in our dining room, the large windows face the setting sun. This causes the room to be quite hot in the late afternoons as well as difficult for those facing the window at mealtime. I knew I wanted to create shades for the windows, … [Read more...]

Updating Family Room

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English Country Cottage Comfort is Key Cottage Style can be defined in so very many ways. French Country, English Country, Shabby Chic, Romantic, Garden, Prairie, and so forth. I love the elements to each style. As much as I would like to change our Living/Family room to a softer more romantic look, this is the space … [Read more...]

English Country Cottage Style Bench

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Going Red   I shared earlier my fondness for the color red and how  I have elements of this color practically in each room.   before after Our family room is in the English Country Cottage Style – I have several ‘Cottage Styles’ in different rooms – it was fun looking and the different … [Read more...]

Cottage Monday

Friendship I was visiting my friend's home a few weeks ago. It was an incredible experience.My friend is an Interior Decorator and owns the lovely store I have shared a few times back, Rooms U Love. I felt as if I were stepping through the pages of a magazine - as I was touring her very, Country cottage style home I was admiring the … [Read more...]