Here's my way of keeping organized. You know how some men, before the iAge, used to have a “little black book?" This morning, my husband said, “Well, you have all those red books.” I said, “I do not.” He said, “Yes, you do.” So, I went to my desk and there they were - all 5 of them. I brought them out and said, “But these aren’t like a little black book.” He said, “Yes, they are.” That got me thinking. I am a Virgo who particularly likes to be organized and because my father had Alzheimer's, I always write things down in case I eventually forget. But, do these red books define me? I kinda look like a nutcase with 5 red books. My iPhone and iPad and Mac cases are red, too, but that
Happy Fall! Doesn't it seem like we could use a little cheering up right about now? Years ago, I stayed with a French Canadian family living in Nairobi, Kenya. One fall day, a box arrived, filled with crisp orange and yellow maple leaves from their homeland. I can't describe how excited everyone was. That got me thinking that even rooms can cheer us up. Usually, fall brings me feathering the nest and getting ready for settling in at home. This year, I'm jumping the gun a bit and bringing in fall colors right now. Almost fall and the gas fireplace is on to warm us up as fog chills the air. The living room mantel with bouquets of feathers and sticks and a small chaff of wheat. Fall is a
Don't you love a screen in a room? Just counting around here, there are two out right now and two in the basement waiting for that perfect time. Seems like any room can benefit from a screen. What other object is beautiful and practical at the same time? Let's look at some fantastic screens and their place in rooms. Once we're inspired, let's figure out how to make a screen for under $100. traditionalhome.com This screen provides as much art as a painting and may have provided the gorgeous color scheme. chintz.com Two screens? Here's a tall old-wood screen and another made from louvers, possibly from an old window. Together, they provide amazing architectural detail. bjornwallender.co
Our refrigerator just turned 15. I still love it as it's perfect for two people - a small side by side with white glass doors and long stainless handles. This week, it's was time for a little birthday celebration. First, I cleaned it from top to bottom, inside and out. A makeover seemed a bit much but could a refrigerator be "tricked out?" Before I got to the fun stuff, who knew Magic Easers work great for cleaning scuffs off plastic? Earlier in the week, I bought these pitchers on Amazon and it's true, milk does taste better from a glass. The other jug stores my "Calvin" tea. It's named after my dear father-in-law who made a mean sweet Southern ice tea. I have "California-ized" the
