This month, I celebrated one of the few remaining birthdays of my 30's. It was a glorious day of doing a whole lot of relaxing nothing with my sweet husband, who also happens to be my favorite person to hang out and do nothing with. He’s so much like me in some ways, and my... Continue Reading →
I spend a lot of my time thinking about either one of two topics: deepening my connection to the love and light of the Universe, or creating beautiful things and spaces. Lately, I’ve been trying to reconcile these two seemingly disparate passions. Aren’t people who are “spiritual” supposed to be unconcerned with material things? Then... Continue Reading →
Top o’ the day, friends! Here is a brief, life-of-Alison recap: It is now March, and probably colder than it was in January It snowed today. Again. Always. Groundhogs are fuzzy little liars (even Chuck from my hometown in Staten Island, who I am highly partial to). In the world of my “day job” every... Continue Reading →
I’m excited to share my thrifty window hardware hacks and the big reveal of my GWtW - inspired parlor curtain project with you today! In the Hobby Lobby clearance section, I picked up these gorgeous antique-y cast-iron cabinet pulls for .99 cents apiece: I decided this would be perfect to hold curtain tie backs. Check out this... Continue Reading →
I am over the moon about the dramatic new green velvet Gone With the Wind style curtains Paul and I (finally) hung in the parlor this weekend. I’ve been uncharacteristically patient about window treatments in my front room. I knew I wanted something achingly Victorian. Gorgeous, heavy fabric in a rich color. Like these.... Its... Continue Reading →
So little ole’ Burton Ohio is in the deep, miserable phase of winter. Don’t get me wrong, winter is cute around Christmas - the first snow gently frosting the trees and rolling hills, breaking out the warm fuzzy sweaters, hot cocoa and robust red wine by the fireside, etc. But by late January, when it... Continue Reading →
I absolutely LOVE decorating for Valentine's Day. My tradition, at a time of year when the world seems almost entirely black and grey and white, and after all the bright Christmas decorations have been stripped away, is to immediately hose down my house in pink and red glitter hearts and drape the word "LOVE" from... Continue Reading →
This weekend, I put away my Christmas decorations. Not a favorite task, but an excellent time to reflect on all the lovely objects I only see a few short weeks of the year. Early on, I decided one tree wouldn’t be enough for this house. Go big and be home! So, we have two holiday... Continue Reading →
I've previously mentioned my slight obsession with the ReStore. It's as close to a treasure hunt as a grown person gets. Over the summer, I stumbled on this 70's beauty: It was the deal of the day - only $10! I could envision it with sleek navy paint and bright gold hardware in my TV room.... Continue Reading →
I've spent lots of time on Pintrest obsessed with super pretty laundry rooms like this: A far cry from mine, which looked like this: I love when bloggers talk about their room budget. Mine had no budget because I should honestly not be spending anymore money on home decor. And yet... I stumbled on a... Continue Reading →
Old, Pretty, and Slightly Broken 