Simply Frugal Mantel Decorations

Simply Frugal Mantel Decorations

Our mantel is the focal  point in our home. For me, that is not by choice, but it is what it is. When we first moved in, I really struggled with what looked “just right.” Often, we get so overwhelmed with decorating focal points, that  we just give up for...
Quick and Easy Centerpieces

Quick and Easy Centerpieces

Decorating on a Dime takes time, tenacity and tutelage from those who’ve gone before you. Mix that with a little imagination and you are raring to go with any aspect of your home. Yes, squashing the hidden retail shopper inside you is necessary if you want to be...
Easy Thanksgiving Table Decor

Easy Thanksgiving Table Decor

As the thermostat switches from air to heat, I typically get out my fall decorations and enjoy them for months. This year, however, life got away from me with my trip to Ecuador, and now I am scrambling  to highlight our Thanksgiving table with some quick, easy and...
Hanging Wreaths over Mirrors?

Hanging Wreaths over Mirrors?

Decorating with mirrors is a tool that every designer who ‘decorates on a dime’ implements. There is something special about a mirrored reflection as the sun catches or candlelight glistens. That kind of  illumination in a room sets a tone. A simple mirror...
Creating a Tablescape: Tablescape Ideas

Creating a Tablescape: Tablescape Ideas

When I threw out my “30 days of intentional living” idea, many of you said, “Count me in.” As I ponder and think through what my goals are for that month, I am the first to understand that encouraging you on a “ten minute a day...