Thanksgiving thoughts

Thanksgiving is an emotional holiday.  People travel thousands of miles to be with people they only see once a year.  And then discover once a year is way too often.  ~Johnny Carson
Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare.  They are consumed in twelve minutes.  Half-times take twelve minutes.  This is not coincidence.  ~Erma Bombeck
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Last minute holiday decorating

Thanksgiving may be only a few days away but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to decorate in a special way.  Use what you have on hand…or in the yard!

napkin
I love how simple this setting is.  If you can’t find printed ribbon, make your own with a permanent marker on plain ribbon.  I particularly love [...]

Mad for plaid

It’s not just for school girls anymore.  Plaid, the Scottish classic, is one of those trends that comes and goes…and it has come again in everything from clothing, desk accessories, and dinnerware to upholstery and lamps. 

porcelain dessert plates
 
Ralph Lauren Home fabric

Williams-Sonoma Lamp

Williams-Sonoma Desk Accessories
 

Better Homes and Gardens
Going overboard with plaid can be easy.  Try using [...]

Join me on facebook

The Stellar Spaces facebook page is now official.  Join me by searching “StellarSpaces” on facebook.  You’ll be able to see what sort of projects I’m working on with clients as well as check out organizing and decorating tips on a regular basis.  So, become a fan….please!
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In [...]

Don’t break the bank

A room makeover doesn’t have to cost a fortune.  Consider the following examples. 

Notice how the gold wall becomes a focal point now, especially since fireplace surround is now white.   Before, the room was too uninteresting.  THIS is a great example of a ReDesign…using what you already have!

Before, this room was comfortable but not very exciting. 

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