The thing our family most looks forward to in the fall is that first night that we can get a nice fire started in the fireplace. Now that it’s finally getting chilly in the Carolinas, I’m thinking this is going to be the weekend for it. There is just...
Sunday morning I attended a decorating class held by Pottery Barn: Decorating the Home for Autumn. In light of my recent blog posts on fall style updates, I thought the class sounded very apropos. I arrived at the SouthPark Mall Pottery Barn around 10:30 am, joining a...
Even though Daylight Savings Time doesn’t end until November 6th this year, I really start to notice the shortening of days as we get into September. Just when the weather’s nice enough to enjoy some al fresco dining, it seems like I no longer have enough...
For me, part of the fun in decorating is changing up the accessories once in a while for a fresh new look. As the weather gets colder, fall is the perfect time to switch out decorative objects to give rooms a cozier feel. In my last post, I targeted the front porch as...
As the days grow shorter and back-to-school ads abound, I find myself hit with a strong nesting urge this time of year. Nevermind it’s still creeping into the high ’80’s in Charlotte, and will do so well into October. I long for cable-knit sweaters,...
I’ve been noticing a trend in shops and vintage stores around town: typography used to embellish everyday objects. Whether it’s a painted stencil, a re-purposed metal house number, or a simple tag tied on with ribbon, letters and numbers can add interest...
