Sisterhood of the Traveling Bedrooms (III) ...Sweet Seventies

Every era has a defining characteristic, something that rewinds you to the days gone past. 

For me, it's a teenage girl's bedroom.  
Maybe I'm just missing having Ashley home!  


Really, if you want an accurate portrayal of the trends today,  you should just take a peek upstairs, after all aren't those beautiful babies (hardly babies ...) our future?

Over the next few weeks, Ashley (no longer my brilliant teenager) is going to take you on a journey through the decades via the bedrooms that shaped generations. 

Enjoy my guest blogger.... 
All my best,

Welcome back! 

Get ready to be accosted with bright colors and patterns galore, 

because bedrooms this week are straight from the 70's!! 

This room has everything I love about 70's decor. Pattern, texture, and bold colors! The sassy bejeweled jungle cat is just a bonus. 

Don't you just love when your dress matches your duvet?

Once you get past the bright traffic cone orange, you may notice some delish built in shelving. 

(And another bejeweled jungle cat)

This room is by far my favorite. Nothing like taking a theme and sticking with it! You can even catch a glimpse of what must be an amazing peacock rug! 

Until next week... Stay fab!

Sisterhood of the Traveling Bedrooms... The Fab Fifties.

Every era has a defining characteristic, something that rewinds you to the days gone past. 

For me, it's a teenage girl's bedroom.  
Maybe I'm just missing having Ashley home!  


Really, if you want an accurate portrayal of the trends today,  you should just take a peek upstairs, after all aren't those beautiful babies (hardly babies ...) our future?

Over the next few weeks, Ashley (no longer my brilliant teenager) is going to take you on a journey through the decades via the bedrooms that shaped generations. 

Enjoy my guest blogger.... 
All my best,

Today, we're stating with the 1950's, a decade that often stands out as one of America's best. It was an era that was charmed by Lucy and the Cleavers, created the interstate highway system, and fulfilled the goal of the suburban dream house.

For the average teenage girl, this meant one thing.. PINK!! 

Milk Glass Lamps were 'hip'! 

Pastel colors were all the rage, gracing not only bedrooms, 

but also kitchens, bathrooms, and even tail-fined cars. 

Other bright, lively colors were also found on the floors. 

This new age brought designers to mass produced furniture. 

Plastic, glass, and plexiglass were all new materials that were introduced.

That's all folks! 

Tune in next week for the 60's!!

Hearth for the Holidays

The holidays are fast approaching! Is your home "Family Ready?"

So, I'll let you in on a secret, my favorite part of my house is my fireplace and wood burning stove. It creates a warm, central hub for my family to gather around as the days get shorter and the nights down right frigid. Nothing makes me smile more than seeing my kids snuggled up on the sofa, and the fire crackling away … I find it amazing, but I honestly think that wood stove is is magic!  There is rarely fighting or aruging around the cast iron gem.  It's also happens to be the place to display my favorite memories, such as hurricane vases of collected stones, sea glass and shells and of course my precious family pictures.

When the holidays roll around, I like to spruce up (haha) my favorite places with pine boughs, holly leaves, and colorful berries that I scavenge from around my property, along with the customary lights stockings, and customary holiday cheer.

However, before decorating for the holidays, it's always good to give that tired, old, brick fireplace a face-lift. Take a look at some of these before and after for inspiration!

 A fresh coat of paint and some pops of color leave this fireplace looking fresh and clean. 

Utilize what you have! these lovely built-ins just need some TLC. 

So as your making out that grocery list for the Thanksgiving Feast, check out your central hub.  Does it need a little love? A face lift? Maybe just a fresh approach to decorating it?

 If you do take on that Fireplace, I'd love to see your before and afters! 

… check out my Pinterest Page for Holiday Mantels for some inspiration!!!