Category Archives: spring

too early for spring?

Around this time of year the winter blues set in and I start pining for Spring.  It could be due to the fact that I live in California and the weather is considerably mild during winter, making it feel like Spring is just around the corner.   It is though, right? Anyway, I tend toContinue reading “too early for spring?”

spring touches…slowly…

I have been adding some spring touches throughout the house inside & out, but I have to admit it’s been slow going this year.   There’s been so much rain that it hasn’t felt very spring-y. I know “april showers bring may flowers” but in northern California that’s usually not the case.  We’re basking inContinue reading “spring touches…slowly…”

great spring table setting idea

I hope everyone had a blessed Easter surrounded with loved ones.  We hosted at home with just intimate family, which was low key and a wonderful family bonding experience.  Today I am sharing the great spring table setting idea we used. I wanted to share what I did at everyone’s place settings for our easterContinue reading “great spring table setting idea”

spring fling tablescape

It’s raining like crazy around here but it doesn’t prevent me from dreaming about spring.  And preparing for spring.  And bringing spring into the house. I am super ready to decorate for spring and bring some freshness into our home.  We’re less than a week away from the “official” spring season and about 2-1/2 weeksContinue reading “spring fling tablescape”

forcing bulbs inside & more

I love forcing bulbs inside to decorate over the holidays.  Some years I’m really good about it and other years not so much. I’m ON it this year and I’m super excited. I love to decorate with nature and this is a great way to add to the greenery & pine cones I use duringContinue reading “forcing bulbs inside & more”

6 benefits to planting your own vegetable garden

We finally got the vegetable garden planted for the season. We have planted in this garden for several years now and before that we also had raised beds in our previous home but not as extensive. I love, love, love having a vegetable garden and wanted to share some of the benefits I believe havingContinue reading “6 benefits to planting your own vegetable garden”

eye-catching ways to add moss to your tabletop

I have said it before & I will surely say it again, I love all things moss. For Easter and around spring time I incorporate moss into my table settings and I wanted to share some of the different things you can do. This was our easter table this year. Remember I shared some easterContinue reading “eye-catching ways to add moss to your tabletop”

happy easter

Hope everyone had a blessed holiday. Surrounded by friends & family. We hosted our family at home and had a very nice day. It was very peaceful; the way it should be. Full of reflection on the meaning behind the celebration. Fortunate to be together & share an amazing day. Here’s a little sneak peekContinue reading “happy easter”

easter decor on good friday

I hope everyone is have a wonderful start to this holy weekend. Thought I would share some easter decor around here now that everything is looking pretty after I shared my easter decoration dump here when I brought the easter bin down from the attic. The living room has the majority of the easter decor.Continue reading “easter decor on good friday”