To Flock or not to Flock...
The other day, as I was browsing the Christmas department of a local shop, I stopped in my tracks at the sight of a perfectly flocked Christmas tree (like the one below) for sale. As I gingerly lifted the price tag to see what the damage would be, I was taken aback at its $250 cost. A quick search of the store revealed that I would not be able to purchase a spray to do it myself to one of the severa

O Christmas Tree...
I have yet to crack so much as a single Christmas decoration tote. This is very odd for me, as I am known for jumping the gun. In fact, I have the date of December 6th set in stone as the date that my (real) Christmas tree should be up. This year I have vowed to actually head to a real Christmas tree farm and cut one down fresh. Sure, it isn't as conevenient as buying one in the parking lot of my local grocer, but hopefully it als

Another Pretty Playhouse...
One day last week, I received an email from a reader who had been inspired by Sophie's playhouse and embarked on a mission to create on for her own daughters. While I am flattered that she found inspiration with mine/Sophie's, I think this reader (Angie W.) has oodles of talent up her own

Winner, Winner Birthday Dinner!
(image source: Country Home)I just drew the winning name of my Cath Kidston birthday give-away and the winner is Tara of The Cinnamon Post. You must check her

The Sky's the Limit!
I think we all know shopping and decorating go hand in hand. So, when I was approached by the folks at Open Sky Project to join their online team of Shopkeepers/Experts (I react warmly to anyone who dubs me an expert!), I was quick to hop