Holiday Decorating (Now)

One day last summer, I went into a local big box store and was shocked by all of the Christmas decorations!  This was before back-to-school ...

About the Topiary

One of my readers recently asked about the topiary in our family room and it reminded me that I never shared the new and improved topiary wi...

The Frame Makes all the Difference and a Winner

When I placed this painting over the mantle, I liked it, but I didn't like it, like it.  Do you ever do that?  The frame just seemed so ...

Drive By

 Not exactly a cottage, but I could make it work. After this weekend, my life should be moving at a slower pace.  There are a couple of proj...

Moss Covered Topiary

   I love to see topiaries on a mantel.  I really love the preserved boxwood topiaries and plan to make them as soon as the summer color set...

Hydrangea Topiary

The other day instead of doing things that I should be doing, I started yet another little project.  (Make me stop please .) Boxes of Christ...

Ivy Topiary

Do you ever have a duh moment?  That's what happened to me the other day when I read the December issue of Martha Stewart Living.  Andre...