Suddenly less is more in my cozy minimalist fall decorating this year. In the past I would attempt to decorate every surface in my home. But just the thought of that now makes me feel tired. It isn’t necessary to spread things all over your home to decorate it. Just a few nods to the…
I’ve been looking back at fall decorating from the past years in my old apartment. I like to use all kinds of decor in seasonal decorating. There are many vintage finds that are not directly tied to fall, but are useful when staging vignettes. Like vintage bottles and dishes, for instance. These finds help to…
Just reading ‘seniors & limitations in Christmas decorating’ probably tells you where this is going. This is the first Christmas I am not putting up a tree. I’m 66 and have had some issues with my health the last couple of years. Every year I’d tell myself maybe it was the year to scale back….
I’m thinking about fall pretties and Amazon finds today. Which means I’ve been spending a lot of time on Pinterest. And then Pinterest often leads me to ads for Amazon. Fall is the newest season on our calendars. For some reason, fall somehow reminds me of new beginnings. though that doesn’t exactly sound right. Spring…
I’ve always looked at decorating as something you do that is aesthetically pleasing. But now I’m looking at how decorating blends with comfort and enjoyment. In other words, I want things to serve a purpose. Not just be a room that’s been rearranged and “staged”. The other day I switched up the reading chair and…
My neighbors’ outdoor Halloween decorating is impressive. I went outside and took some photos of John’s yard/patio that’s just across from my own yard. It’s John’s space. Remember the guy who has the dog, Boomer? I recall that John told me last spring how much he loves Halloween. His entire backyard space is all about…