I am often asked for home decorating advice from people hoping for a quick answer of color, style and painting techniques. Although I’d love to help, there is never a simple answer when it comes to home decor. Your room’s ‘flavor’ is as complex as you are, as varied as each member of your family, [...]

Are you a collector of decor accents and items or are you a ‘collector’ of anything and everything? You see, there’s a difference. A ‘collector’ will bring home anything from the store that appeals to them in any way (sometimes they will buy an item just because it is on sale and they “might need [...]

I’ve been painting them for years. Filled my old farmhouse with prints of them saying “Home Sweet Home” and such. I even had a small but pretty collection of 2-3″ high lit saltbox houses – but that was before the fire..
Still, I can’t believe I’ve been writing about country decorating on this site for nearly [...]

If you can’t be in the country setting you desire, or even if your view isn’t great, country art is a surefire way to give your walls and spirits a lift.
Even more fun is when you get to change ‘the view’ in every room, and at prices these days you can actually change them per [...]

For years I painted signs for farms, and signs for antique country decor – sold in a local shop and a few online sales.
This probably stems back to my graphic design days and looking for a way to take that talent and knowledge and apply it to something more enjoyale in a country atmosphere.
Words are [...]

Soy based jar candles are quickly overtaking the natural beeswax craze in scented candles – especially the smaller jar size. These are perfect for giving – at Christmas or any other time – as everyone loves to have a scented candle or two on hand at all times.

Soy Candles
The candles on the market today are [...]

You’ll find folk art and primitive angels fashioned and displayed in a wide range – from cherub-doll cute to an extreme, almost grungy, primitive look.
These hand made, uniquely designed or highly fashionable angels can be displayed in your home, garden or (if they’re small enough) hanging from your rearview mirror in your car to protect [...]

Angels are always in fashion for home decorating and there’s no easier way to display them than in a nice print hanging in any room.
Aside from pictures and prints, angels are tireless and timeless additions to your tabletop displays, wall hangings, stationary, garden nooks and anywhere else you choose to display them.

One of the best [...]

Rugs and carpet add comfort and warmth to your home. They also take a lot of abuse in high traffic areas.
Only buy quality rugs and runners and you’ll never be disappointed. Inexpensive rugs can start showing wear after only a month or two in your home.
Rugs add warmth in the winter and can help [...]