I need more blue in my life. I miss the ocean. My house gets dirty faster than I can clean it. Painting is therapeutic. I felt like changing this mirror. Here’s the before: What do you think?  I like it! Hopeful Homemaker

Last year I promised myself a place to read beneath the cherry tree when it blossomed in the spring.   I cannot explain how much I love this tree.  Its branches have gone from buds to blooms in just two days, so today’s task was to keep my promise to myself. A couple of years ago [...]

Here’s what I’ve been working on: Today I’m guest blogging for May Arts, and it’s all about how to use ribbon to throw a beautiful, festive party. Click here to read it! Jennifer

My vintage blue jars have found a new home on the mantel in my bedroom. So far I really like them there.  Every time I walk into the room, the beauty of that spot makes me feel happier, lighter.  I love the way the colors all work together, the aquas, white, and cream.  The vintage [...]

Last week’s junk sale find… has found a new home.  I washed the vintage blue canning jars and decided to give them some time to glisten in the family room. I always find that during the winter I favor the look of empty containers.  The shape itself becomes art to me, and I don’t feel [...]

I always complain that there aren’t enough junk/thrift sales around here.  My husband emailed me an online advertisement for one taking place this weekend, so I had to go. And, crazy woman that I am, I loaded up 8 children (yes, all 8 of them) and went. I arrived on day two, and I was [...]

What would life be like without color?  I must be craving spring, because I’ve been running for my camera all week long! These are the things I’ve been drawn to: What colors have been calling your name lately? I’m linking this post to Melissa’s Inspired Room.  Check out what others are inspired by and add [...]

In case your Monday has been as rugged as mine…. I just wanted to share a bit of beauty with you. There are those days when leaving the flowers at the store is just too much to ask of a girl. Wishing you a beautiful day! Jennifer

While I know this is of no real importance in life, this week I had a little fun by changing some minor things in my living room.  For the most part I just shopped my house, but I also added a couple of new little things.  The final product is one I’m really pleased with.  [...]

I was on the hunt for pillows with some turquoise in them when I found these placemats on clearance at TJ Maxx. I liked the colors and the pattern but I didn’t need more table linens.  And then I thought:  wait, there are four of them.  Why not make pillows with them?!  So they came [...]