Homemade Chalk Paint and Herb Gardens

On Saturday, I had the most delightful time teaching a class on homemade chalk paint!  Chalk paint is all the rave these days, and I truly believe it’s here to stay.  As Botanica Gardens held its weekend long festivities, I jumped on board with this fun event… Tables were set for the 23 registered participants! Read More

Garden Club with Chris H. Olsen

Last week, I had the opportunity to host the garden club at my home.  It was an absolute delightful time!  And we had a very special speaker… Who brought lots and lots of lovelies for spring!  I was particularly fond of the pink and green pillow!  Thinking of adding some pink to my outdoor decor! Read More

Christmas Home Tour Part 2: Chris H. Olsen

Today we will complete our Christmas Home Tour of Chris H. Olsen’s spectacular home decorated for the Christmas season… AH-Mazing Dining Room! The dining table’s centerpiece is lovely and has such an organic feel! What a clever way of displaying ornaments! This sitting room is a winter wonderland! And who could resist this fabulous chandelier! Read More

Christmas Home Tour Part 1: Chris H. Olsen

WOW! Are you in for a treat!!!  This weekend the ever so talented, Chris H. Olsen, opened his home for a Christmas Open House.  Mother, Elizabeth, and I had a ball, and you will too… Welcome to Chris’s home! I began my tour in the kitchen with a glass of wine admiring these oversized Poinsettias! Read More

In Thanksgiving!

WOW, what a week!  I woke up at 3:45 a.m. this morning and took part in KTHV Channel 11’s “Designer Challenge,” and the experience was a true treat!  Although I didn’t win, the ladies were wonderful as well as the staff at Channel 11.  Thank you for including me!  And yesterday, Mother had knee replacement Read More

Using Small Easels

Last weekend, I did some redecorating around the house, and things have been switched around a bit.  In doing so, I discovered I have a collection of small easels… I love using small easels for display purposes!  Not only do they add a nice touch to whatever you’re displaying, but they also add height and Read More

Door Decor

It’s that time of year!  College football is underway, and our family is super excited.  I was so excited that I may have put my Razorback up at the beginning of August… We are very fortunate to have a side door adjacent to our garage!  I’ve decided this is the “door decor” door!  Meaning the Read More

Culinary Club: August

August has flown by!  It’s the end of the month and that means Culinary Club!  We met this week at Allison’s home.  We only had 4 out of our 6 attend, but it was still delightful… It was my turn to make the cocktail!  We enjoyed sipping on a Raspberry Lime Tequila cocktail! And these Read More