Happy Sunday everyone.  Are you feeling the pressure yet? We are about 42 days away from Christmas.  Say what?? Every year I have the same reaction of surprise.  You’d think I’d get used to it by now.  I mean, it’s not as if the date changes. Each holiday season, I look for new twists on

Hi there It is currently 9pm Saturday night. I just got off the road from a trip to Illinois.  I got up at 6 am, zipped over to Champaign (just under a 4 hr. drive) and zipped back home to begin writing this post. Should this have been done already…er heck yeah!  But somehow the week

Fabrics can be a terrific starting point and inspiration for any project, and these were the foundation for a recent great room project. The solid gray chenille fabric was chosen for the sectional  I recommended something that would stand up to everyday lounging and was kid and pet-friendly. Tightly woven chenilles are known for their softness, strength

It’s that time of year when we start spending more time indoors.  When the temperature drops, I start thinking of ways to “up” the cozy factor in my home and extend the feel of what I love most about summer. It also reminds me of how shorter days and less sunshine can have an adverse affect on so many people.

It’s national vegetarian month Ya’ll Several years ago, my hubby and I decided that we would be more conscientious about the food we eat. We have eliminated beef, and pork and we try to embrace a meatless Monday theme these days.  The kids moaned and groaned a little bit (especially my daughter the family carnivore)