Designing a Custom Range Hood

Stove Hood

This custom range hood was a beautiful finishing touch to these cement tiles. The range hood in combination with the backsplash often acts as a focal point to the entire kitchen. Taking great care in its design can make or…

Updating My Dining Room Chairs

Reupholstered Chair

Updating my dining room chairs was the right solution since they were still in good condition. Since we are holding up in our house more right nowbecause of COVID, I decided to finish an ongoing project. I have been updating…

Traditional and Vintage Nursery Design

images of shopping items

This chair was my inspiration.  I love this chair made from a Kilim rug fabric.  It is traditional with a fun twist.  Just what I like in a statement piece. I decided to design a nursery using this chair as…

Easy Spring Flower Arrangement

forsythia in a vase

Gathering materials for your spring floral arrangement This easy spring floral arrangement of artifical forsythia blooms is a delightful addition to a coffee table. Forsythia was abundant on the east coast in Virginia and I absolutely loved seeing it burst…

Valentine’s Day Table Setting

February 5, 2020 Love is in the Air I think the best way to celebrate our love is to share time and great food together.  What is better than with chocolates and wine? Along with Valentines Day being right around…

How to Make Small Christmas Tree Decorations

Easy and Inexpensive Here is a quick tutorial on how I made these Christmas Trees. I needed 50! It wasn’t in the budget to buy 50 bristle brush trees. Even at $5 each, I would have had to spend $250!…

The Woodbury Retreat – Creating a Curated Home

retreat statue

A Private Place to Reflect She wanted to rest and retreat from the stress in her life. This focal wall as you entered her apartment set the stage to what you would experience throughout her home. A restful retreat. This…