By Lidy | Published: April 17, 2013
I am so thrilled! for my favorite European gardener. That would be Mr. FgH….he is the one who toils and labors to make our gardening dreams come true. Long ago, when having our own home was only a distant dream, I bought him a beautiful gardening book when we lived in Europe, and wrote that [...]
Posted in Business Bliss, In the Garden, at Home | Also tagged cottage, Cottage Style Magazine, design, French, garden, gardening, gravel, planting, style
By Lidy | Published: September 16, 2012
Amongst my very most favorite things…..Silver!! I love it, and can spy a good piece from miles away. {good meaning unusual, Victorian, monogrammed, in fabulous condition, or just the opposite, slightly dinged, worn and dark with years of patina} Not just for Sundays or Holidays….try using your old pieces at home right now with a [...]
By Lidy | Published: August 28, 2012
Are you as thrilled that it’s almost Fall as I am? I can’t wait to add some cozy throws at home, light the candles, and take my sweaters out of storage. I LOVE Fall! I made some simple Fall Candle Centerpieces yesterday. So easy! I decided to make two, and use them on my [...]
Posted in Be Inspired | Also tagged autumn, candle, candle vases, fall, jar, leaves, moss, potpourri, tutorial, vase, wreath
By Lidy | Published: June 29, 2012
Love the 4th of July?Celebrate in style ~there’s still time to put together some fun, colorful decorations to celebrate. I’ve gathered some of my favorite inspirations….choose one or all to transform your home into 4th of July central. Your front porch is a great way to start, it sets the tone for the rest of [...]
Posted in Celebrations, Holidays | Also tagged 4th of July, banner, blue, bunting, crafts, decorate, decoration, floral, garland, holiday faves, paper, porch, red, simple floral arrangement, White