I did a bit of wandering in the garden before the rain moved in last week- and the garden roses were blooming so beautifully, I had to grab my clippers and bring a few indoors. And they inspired this new series on the blog all about Simple Joys. Today, it is about the simple joy of garden roses and READ MORE

Vintage Silver Flatware Collecting vintage silver flatware is an obsession over here. I am always keeping an eye out for pieces to add to my growing collection. Single pieces, full sets, mixed and mingled- I love them all. Silver flatware seems to be something that so many folks today don't READ MORE

When I was growing up, I can remember my dad and grandpa working out in their workshops all the time. In the workshop my dad had, there was a rustic old wood bench with lots of patina from over the years and I loved sitting on top of the bench to 'help' work on projects. My dad would give me scrap READ MORE

Simple and sweet with a touch of nostalgia-this is such a lovely little idea for a gift for Mother’s Day, a birthday, just because- or any occasion. And it is so easy to create a custom arrangement that is perfect for the person you are giving it to.  This little arrangement is such a sweet READ MORE

A little bit of Larkspur and a sprinkle of vintage blues on the table creates an enchanting styling for spring.  We are jumping into this styling from my recent book ‘French Country Cottage In Bloom’ and sharing a bit more behind the look and how you can also achieve this look for your next READ MORE