Printables Party!

I hope you all had a very Happy Thanksgiving!
 Our family traveled to beautiful Lake Geneva WI for a few days.
 We had a lovely time and we truly have a lot to be thankful for!

 I hope to have a little Christmas decorating completed by the end of this week to show you, in the meantime I wanted to let you know about a printables party my friend Kristen is having.


There's going to be free printables, giveaways, and linky.
(click on the button to learn more)
So check it out...I think it's going to be a lot of fun!!

Rustic Farmhouse

I am working really hard to finish up the long over due makeover on my cane back chairs.
 I hope to be able to show them to you next week.
 So in the meantime, please enjoy a tour of this charming rustic farmhouse.
I think the giant blackboards framed in barn wood are so cool!


They only show a bit, but I am loving the rug in this picture!


It is starting to get cold here in Illinois and a wood burning stove sure would be cozy.
We had a wood burning stove in my home when I was growing up and I loved it.



The bed is a little spartan for my taste, but the twiggy lamp is great.
The walls and floors are wonderful too.


A nice little nook for blogging. :)


A wee bit of Christmas.
I couldn't wait any longer!
I've already started listening to Christmas music. Have you?


(photos from House and Home)

For Sale

How would you like a room full of rich reds just in time for Christmas?
Well, I have a deal for you!
I am selling loads of red all for one low price.
You must be able to pick this up in the Chicago suburbs!


An elegant California King bedding set which includes a Cal. king comforter, two king sized shams, a brown silky bed skirt, and three throw pillows. The bedding has never been slept in. It has just been for show.


The bedding is very rich looking and elegant in chocolate brown, cranberry red with a black damask pattern.


Two very pretty bedside lamps with shades. The lamps are nice and tall, perfect for reading in bed.
I adore the rosettes on the lampshades.

A collection of red pottery. The photos here don't do it justice because they were taken in the basement.


Details on some of the pottery.


Some red silk flowers/plants.

Two custom made pillow covers and a soft afghan in red, plum and brown.

The pillows have an envelope enclosure with a gold, green and red plaid on the back.

Two large square prints. (20x20)

Close up detail of the prints.


Twig, leaf, and bird, black metal candle holder.

Sweet little birdies on it.

As you can see I used to have some of these things in my family room.


I believe it is a yard of gorgeous toile fabric.
 You can make some pillows or cover a bench or whatever you like.

I will keep going through things and may come up with more goodies to add to the list.

So all this for the low low price of $150.00!
If you are intersted just shoot me an email!


A Very Neutral Home















This home from Renovation Style magazine is void of color and I love it!
I find the neutral palette very peaceful and lovely.
All the wonderful texture from stone, tile, woodwork, and fabrics keeps things interesting.
But if I actually lived in this house I have a feeling color would start showing up in the rooms little by little.
What about you?
Would you leave this home as is or would you need to add some color?


For you.....

A little something I whipped up on picnik from a photo I took last fall.
Feel free to take it, print it, pin it, share it.
 :)