While the 80's were hot for toys, clothing, and pop culture, 80's home decor hasn't yetcome into its revival like past decades. However, it does invoke a sense of nostalgia.
And of course, the hair..
Pastels, pastels, pastels! Pastels and stripes were both on trend. I love the stacked baskets at the end of the bed. It reminds me of the stacked suitcases that you sometimes see today.
Why choose one color when you can have them all?
This painted rainbow around the bed is a cute, creative touch.
Pinks around this time tended towards the dusty mauve, along with the pastels. The dainty florals are also a stark contrast to the large prints from the 70's.
Who ever was in the ruffled pillow business was very, very rich.
There's nothing I love more (besides floral) than a cheesey lamp. This one takes that cake.
Of course, I couldn't do a 80's post without throwing in some Ferris Bueller decor. Metal headboards were huge during this time, and this one is so cute!!
That's it for this week folks!! Next week we travel to the 90's!!
It's finally here!! Tulips are sprouting, birds are chirping, and the sunshine is warm!
We're so happy we could jump for joy.. much like these adorable Holsteins.
I'm taking a break from Ashley's teenage time travel to bring to you a few fun ideas for spring.
Just a little something to make you smile :-)
Nothing says spring to me more than the Forsythia bushes in bloom. Try filling your vases with wine corks, sliced lemons, or colored glass beads for a fresh effect.
Speaking of lemons...
I love how this brings the sunshine in!
Nothing to fill those jars & vases? Lemons.
They'll brighten up your kitchen and last a bit longer than flowers.
Oranges and limes are also wonderful for adding bursts of color!
These lidded hurricane jars are a staple for me in my sesonal decorating.
Mason jars are one of my little design secrets. They're incredibly versitile!!
I love the blue glass ones, but if non are to be found, they're also incredibly easy to paint with some fresh pastels. (Also very easy to paint old pasta sauce jars!)
I love this adorable moss terrarium idea. Perfect for a kitchen table or mantel top.
Instead of tossing your bygone blooms in the compost heap because you think they won't flower again, wait for the leaves to die back naturally. Then, plant them in garden and feed them an organic fertilizer. (Narcissus and daffodil bulbs are more likely to respond, and bloom again)
Check back next week as Ashley continues our wild ride through the ages!
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!
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,
This week we're continuing our journey through the decade with bedrooms from the 1960's..
Every decade has their shining musical stars.. Easily identifiable by their images plastered all over adolescent across the land.
Could really do without that clown in the middleof the floor though...
Communication is key. How else are you supposed to absorb your daily dose of high school gossip?
And no girl's room is complete without a couple of stuffed animals. These are sporting the classic 60's color scheme of pink, orange, yellow, and green.
Floral gets a face lift with these mod decals adorning the wardrobe, mirror, and bed.
The quirky furniture in this room really showcases the less ridged attitude that the citizens of the 60's adopted. A wicker elephant nightstand? Why not.
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.
My Prince and son will be out today working hard plowing, snowblowing and shoveling. They do it all out of the kindness of their hearts … no monitary compensation, just the satisfaction of knowing they have done a good deed.
So today as they brave the cold, I'll be in the Kitchen … making my homemade pizza for them.
Grab your aprons and join me today making this fabulous treat!
Dough
3.5 cups all purpose flour (bread flour will give you a crispier crust) plus extra
1 teaspoon sugar
1 package of active yeast
1.5 cups warm water (105-115 degrees)
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra
Instructions
In a large mixture (I use a KitchenAide *love it!*) pour warm water, add yeast and let stand for 5 minutes to dissolve, you may have to stir it a touch after 5 minutes to finish to dissolving process.
Add olive oil, sugar, salt and flour and mix for about a minute with standard mixing paddle.
Remove paddle and replace with kneading hook, knead for 10 minutes. If you dough is sloppy add a little more flour
Coat glass bowl with olive oil add roll dough in bowl, creating a ball completely covered with oil
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for about 1.5 hours, the dough should double in size.
While the dough is rising make your sauce!
Sauce
one can of tomato sauce 8 oz can
one can of tomato paste 6 oz can
one small onion chopped or about 1/2 cup
clove garlic
bay left
dried oregano, about a teaspoon*
dried basil, about a teaspoon*
salt, about a half teaspoon*
two heaping tablespoons of Molasses (I love a sweet sauce!)
olive oil
butter about tablespoon*
*I say 'about' because I never measure these! I've always done this by taste!
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat melt and blend with oil (couple tablespoons)
