A Sorely Needed Terrace Makeover
| | | | | | | | | |

A Sorely Needed Terrace Makeover

We have a lovely space outside of our master bedroom that has been sorely neglected.  The terrace is located on the second story so when outside, it feels like it we are up in the tree tops. It is very private and surrounded by lush foliage. There’s a wonderful view over to the pool house…

8 Ways to Spruce up Your Home’s Front Entrance
| | | | | | | | | |

8 Ways to Spruce up Your Home’s Front Entrance

With the warmer weather of Spring, here are eight easy ways to spruce up the front entrance to your home. It doesn’t take much to freshen up and create a more welcoming space. Is your entry pleasant? Appealing to the eye? Easy to find? Does your entrance say welcome to my home? Is it a…

How to Make a Tulip Wreath
| | | | | | | |

How to Make a Tulip Wreath

If you recall, last year I added a new paint color to the front door. It is the perfect color for Spring and Summer. Surprisingly this shade of blue also works well for Autumn and Winter. Since tulips are currently blooming in the bulb garden, it seems appropriate to hang a tulip wreath on the…

Christmas Catch-Up
| | | | | |

Christmas Catch-Up

I am so excited to be back at writing my blog again. We finally took my husband’s very belated big birthday trip to St. Thomas last week. This whole pandemic thing truly makes everything so much more complicated. The trip originally started as a river boat cruise down the Rhine River to see the European…