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  • Great way to Display Beer & Wine for a Party

    Great way to Display Beer & Wine for a Party

    [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] This charming method for displaying and holding your beer and wine bottles for a party also doubles as a cooler in cold weather! [/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid”…

  • Decorating with Vintage Ironstone & Silver

    Decorating with Vintage Ironstone & Silver

    [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Mixing vintage white ironstone platters, pitchers, covered casseroles and plates with old silver plate and mercury glass is a beautiful look! [/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=””…

  • Best way to display small home decorating accessories

    Best way to display small home decorating accessories

    If you like it then You’ll want to put a tray under it! [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Gather your favorite objects or home accessories and put them on a tray to create a fabulous design…

  • Williamsburg Style – you know I love it

    Williamsburg Style – you know I love it

    [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] [/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] I think I have been to Williamsburg 13 times…

  • Redecorated My Back Porch for Winter!

    Redecorated My Back Porch for Winter!

    Last fall I knew I had to do something about my back porch.  It was time to put the turquoise and green cushions away and clean up the leaves that had wandered onto the porch.  I just didn’t feel like closing it up for winter yet.  So I somehow got this inspiration to redecorate the…

  • Using Traditional Furniture in a Modern Home

    Using Traditional Furniture in a Modern Home

    What do those of us who love traditional American made furniture do when decorating styles change? [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] I love figured mahogany woods and tiger maple, antiques and colonial reproductions.  The American made…

  • Christmas Mantle Decorating

    Christmas Mantle Decorating

    [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Decorating the Fireplace Mantel for Christmas is probably second to decorating the Christmas tree.  Traditional style decorating is always timeless at Christmas.  Fruits, especially coves studded citrus, pineapples and bright red…

  • Christmas Eve in Emily’s Victorian Apartment

    Christmas Eve in Emily’s Victorian Apartment

    This is the first Christmas eve that I haven’t cooked in many years!  We went to my daughter’s apartment for dinner after Christmas Eve Mass with Father Jason. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] [/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left…

  • Decorating With Vintage Christmas Ornaments

    Decorating With Vintage Christmas Ornaments

    Vintage Christmas ornaments are so pretty and SOO fragile.  Yikes they tend to fall off the tree if you even breathe or move.  The holes at the top have enlarged over the years so the pins that go inside tend to slip out.  Splat!  Glass all over the floor.  Now if you try to add…

  • “Lady” Dog – our adorable Australian Shepherd

    “Lady” Dog – our adorable Australian Shepherd

    [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Here is a montage of photos of our lovely Lady.  She is the friendliest and best behaved dog every!  She is very photogenic and often waits in her posed position while…

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