• First Day of Summer

    Today is officially the first day of summer so it’s definitely time to get outside and enjoy those backyards.  A backyard is not complete without a beautiful area to lounge. A few simple rules to follow: 1.  LOVE your outdoor living space.  You definitely won’t want to come outside and sit if you don’t like the space.  It’s amazing what…

  • What I’m Loving at TJ Maxx

    On Friday I popped into TJ Maxx–it’s hard not to when it’s literally five minutes away from my house.  I have to be honest, the store completely overwhelms me at times, so when I go I keep my visits brief and usually do a quick glance. Lately, I’ve found their “furniture department” is becoming more organized and it’s not quite…

  • The Barbie Cake

    Ok, taking a little diversion from our regular decor posts today and getting a little Pinteresty on you! A few weeks ago, Tessa shared this photo and impressed us all with her Martha Stewart skills. Unfortunately for me, my daughter Maggie was so impressed with the cake that she asked for one for her birthday. I personally wanted to buy one…