Living, Dining, and Working in Three Beautiful Rooms
In my “Make a Statement When You Open the Front Door” post I promised I would take you to the rooms adjoining the beautiful foyer. When we purchased this house the Office was already stately appointed with rich brown wainscoting and a lovely fireplace and mantle. It originally had carpet, but we had Brazillian cherry […]
Using Cigar Boxes for Unique Home Decor – Who Knew?
Because of my sister, Christie, I have a love using Cigar Boxes in Home Decor. Years ago, on her way to work she routinely passed a Cigar Store and periodically she would pop in and ask for empty boxes. They would always give them to her for free! She then displayed them in interesting ways […]
Free Decorating With Sticks – Everywhere!
I am all about “bang for the buck” and what could be a bigger bang than free! That is where sticks come into my home design. Whether it be birch branches, red dogwood sticks, sumac trees, or spray painted tumbleweeds, they can add flair anywhere in a home. Let me tell you what I have […]
Log Cabin on the Lake – Interior Decor Complete with Photos!
Log Cabin Interior
Log Cabin on the Lake – Exterior Ideas Complete with Photos!
Nothing says log cabin like our lake cabin with authentic log siding, rich brown trim, and chili pepper red windows and doors. The front porch is anchored with heavy log posts connected with maritime rope. The location is, as the Minnesota locals say, “Up North”. Log Cabin Front Porch It is nestled in […]
Make a Statement When You Open the Front Door
When we first purchased our Highover house I believed that with a little tweaking the two story foyer had potential to be a stunning entrance. I loved how the stairs flared at the bottom and gracefully turned to the second floor. The original white spindles were replaced with elaborate iron scrolls. I then staggered three […]