The 2016 Spring Must Have List

Posted on 21 April, 2016 by admin

Much like the beginning of fall, the beginning of Spring started very off kilter. The day starts off very cool and ended with temperatures upwards of 70 degrees. We are more than 30 days into Spring and things seem to finally be evening out. I have been reluctant to switch out my seasonal clothes, especially for the kids. But, I have had my eyes on several pieces that have made my Must Have List for Spring.

Spring Must Haves

Spring Tops – This covers so many different items. Something I ALWAYS swoon over during Spring is the Spring Trench Coat. This is essential to this time of year, because it is a transitional piece, which means that you can wear it to bridge the gap. It will keep you both stylish and warm while the weather adjusts and while they figure out exactly what temperature is comfortable in the office.

Especially during this time of year, there are so many styles as well as color options available. Also, on my radar this year are the Spring Caftans/Kimono Style blazers that can pull an outfit together and keep things breezy all at the same time, depending on their cut and composition.

Spring Tops – Clickable Links

Trench Coat

Kimono

Ted Baker Floral Print Jacket

Spring Scarves – I love a light weight scarf. I never want to wear anything to heavy when the seasons are changing. But, sometimes you have to “protect your neck”. I don’t always need a jacket, as long as I can keep my neck protected. For me personally, that can prevent me from entering the season with a cold. Besides its practical purposes, there is something romantic and airy about them. With floral prints being a big trend this season, there are many choices available. The Boho-Chic look seems to be very popular this season as well.

Spring Scarves – Clickable Links

Linen Cotton Scarf

GERINLY Womens Scarves: Blumarine Floral Pattern Soft Satin Wrap Scarf

Spring Jewelry – Spring Jewelry Trends always leans towards the beach/coastal look, to coordinate with the other fashion that is out there. I find myself drawn to turquoise and corals at this time of the year.

Spring Jewelry

Spring Jewelry – Clickable Links

Braid to Love You Necklace in Mint

Long Dark Demi Diva

Carla Earrings in Amazonite

What are your favorite pieces to sport during Spring?

Freebie Friday: Maryland Blue Crab – Beach Printable

Posted on 7 March, 2016 by admin

It’s been a busy week for us here. So this week’s Fun Friday Post is Gonna be Quick and Easy.

Freebie Friday - Maryland Blue Crab - Beach Printable - ©2016 Stage Presents

ready for beach weather?

With just weeks before Spring Break, my mind is filled with thoughts of warmer weather, fruity cocktails, lump crab cakes, fresh pedicures and cute girly flip flops. But, until Mother Nature graces us with those much anticipated days, I have started to pull out my Spring Decor. My Forsythia wreath is already gracing the Front Door and I’m already thinking ahead to what this Easter’s Tablescape will look like.

Are you ready for the Warm Breezes of Spring, and Seafood Season? Get Your Maryland Blue Crab Print here.

Our 2015 Christmas Home Tour

Posted on 19 December, 2015 by admin

It’s that time again. Can you believe that this is our Third Christmas Home Tour? The years are flying by so quickly and the kids are getting bigger and bigger, and by default, I am not getting any younger either. But, the one thing that remains the same is my Love for this Time of The Year. It’s not Christmas unless you are throwing a little red and green around. And, as far as the little ones are concerned the Kid’s Tree and everything surrounding it should be flocked in traditional hues. And, I am ok with that. Because as much as I literally live for the Real Tree in my formal living room, my heart strings are permanently attached to the Kid’s Tree. It is literally stock full of memories of Christmas past. The hallway leading into the Family Room and the Kid’s Tree and the Mantel are always very conventional.

This year I introduced gold as our new accent color for the Formal Living and Dining Room, while holding on to most of the color scheme from last year. Since, I decorated for Fall this year, when Christmas time came my creative brain was pretty fried. I had no idea in what direction I wanted to go this year. However, I really loved how these two rooms turned out this year. We purchased the large Gold bowl on the table from Home Goods and the pears and apples we got from their as well. The purple napkins we scored last year from Bed Bath and Beyond and used them again this year. We also scored the table mats from Home Goods and believe it or not the chargers came from the Dollar Store. As you can see, the Gold literally carries through all the way to this years tree.

Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours!!

Printable Holiday Gift Tags

Posted on 15 December, 2015 by admin

Printable Holiday Gift Tags

DRESS YOUR GIFTS WITH THESE HOLIDAY GIFT TAGS!!

Can you honestly believe that there are only 10 days left until Christmas? I am still in shock at how fast this year has flown by. Seems like an evil trick to get me to turn 40, lol. But, I suppose time waits for no one, not even me.

Do you wait until the last minute to wrap your gifts, or have you already started? Either way, today I have a treat for you. Dress up Your Gifts with these Free Holiday Gift Tags.

Right Click – Save – Print – Cut and Dress Your Gifts Up This Season!! For Best Results, print on Card Stock Paper.

This Holiday Season We’ve Got Your Covered. For More Holiday Fun – Check Out Our Christmas Coloring Sheets. Hubby’s Holiday Gift Guide (for the men in your life) and Our 2015 Holiday Play List.

This post was originally published in 2015. To check out more recent Holiday Posts (2017). Follow these links, Our 2017 Holiday Play List, All About The Stockings (for Stocking Stuffer Ideas), and Saying Goodbye to Our Christmas Elf.

Six Ways to Bring Natural Elements Indoors: Home Decor Trends

Posted on 27 October, 2015 by admin

Bringing Nature indoors to create a warm and inviting space is a Home Decor Trend that seems to be gaining momentum. This trend is no longer considered Rustic, or Shabby Chic, it has become, dare I say main stream. See how to get this look by incorporating these easy to find elements.

Acorns:

Paint them. Throw them in a vase. Add some sparkle. Turn them into napkin rings. You can throw these things around like confetti!!

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Pine Cones:

Bleach them. Paint them. Add a Secent to them. Wherever you place them … they are bound to shine.

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Pumpkins & Gourds:

Table Settings, Mantels, or Even the Front Door… There’s no doubt that fall is near, when the Pumpkins and Gourds start to appear.

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Fresh Fruits:

You don’t need a season to incorporate fresh fruits into the mix. It’s a simple and thrifty way to add both color, and fragrance.

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Wood Elements:

There is something about wood that I feel has calming and spa like properties. Hence my love for hard wood floors, wood coasters, dough bowls, etc. Adding wood elements to a space gives it balance.

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Plant Life:

Aside from their ability to improve Indoor Air Quality, these beauties, are just great to look at. Also, there is something to be said about keeping a plant alive. It’s a good feeling.

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Are you big on having Natural Elements in your Home? How many of these items are already a part of your home?

Three… Two…. One… A Friday Series No.9

Posted on 23 October, 2015 by admin

We took a week off for the Fall Home Tour. But, we are back this week with a lot of great stuff!!

Three Blogs:

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Here’s My Fun Friday Confession: This week’s blogs aren’t all blogs. Some are pretty well known websites, that I frequent and enjoy.

Better Homes and Garden
Wedding Chicks
The Nerd’s Wife (follow Photo Credit 3 to check out her Pie in a Jar Recipe*perfect for the holidays)

Two Favorites:

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Kate Spade Ornaments – Yes, I know that we have not even gotten past Thanksgiving and I am already thinking Christmas. But…. how cute are these? I love her ornaments, even if they are a bit pricey. They are definitely ones that you can pass on to your little ones, if you take care of them.
V-Tech 3-Handset Cordless Phone Answering System with Video Doorbell – I am soo trying to talk hubby into getting this. We do not have an Open Door Policy. I hope that doesn’t sound too awful, but, without an invitation or at the very least a call you probably are not going to get us to come to the door. I love that this Video Doorbell system, gives you the opportunity to see who is at the door without having to risk being seen. And, that you can communicate with whoever is at the door, from the comfort of your bed. This one is definitely on my Christmas List.

One Freebie:

Thanksgiving Place Cards

Click Here to Download Your Sheet of Six Thanksgiving Place Cards – Print – Personalize and Place.

We Made it to Yet Another Weekend!! Have A Great One.

Our 2015 Fall Home Tour

Posted on 15 October, 2015 by admin

Come on In, and Welcome to Our 2015 Fall Home Tour. It’s no big secret that I love fall. I enjoy decorating my home for the season almost as much. The Traditional Fall Color Palette truly speaks to my spirit, each and every year. It has become a more fulfilling experience now that I have enlisted the help of my dear husband. This year more than any other, he was an active participant in the vision behind Our Fall Home.

This little table sits in our Front Foyer. It changes with the seasons. I kept it very simple, and added One of Our Fall Printables from Our Etsy Store.

If this isn’t your first time viewing one of Our Home Tours, then you know that these White Hydrangeas are always somewhere in sight. I simply added them to a basket with orange blooms, a few pumpkins and some candles to welcome fall. This served as the centerpiece for the coffee table in Our Formal Living Room.

Our Formal Living Room and Dining Room feed into each other, as you can see here. You know, the “crowning glory” of my decorated home is always my tablescape. This year I was stumped, I really didn’t know what to do and I knew I wanted a change. So I sent my hubby on a Home Goods Excursion. He came back with a lot of really Good Stuff. Thank God for his fresh eyes.

My favorite piece of this year’s Tablescape, is the Festive Pumpkin Wheelbarrow. I was swooning , the minute he pulled it out the bag.

I am always searching for inspiration on decorating my side buffet. I wanted the buffet to be full and for the decor to vary in height and texture. I am very rarely pleased with my first or second look. That was true here as well. I won’t even show you the epic fails. But, we finally settled on this look, and This year’s Side Buffet is EVERYTHANG!! Or at least we think so. We sat the Moscow Copper Mule Mugs(an early Christmas present), on saved slices of last year’s Christmas tree. We planned to make them into coasters, but that is still on the DIY List. Luckily for us it lent to the rustic look and feel that we were going for. The Orange bird cages have been around for a few years, but still fit in perfectly. The larger than life Acorn and Fabric Pumpkin were Home Good Finds. Throw in some Fall Garland and an Orange Cake Plate and the look was complete.

Lastly, we threw some Fall Pieces into the Kitchen Just to Give it that Autumn Feel. [Enter the Owls.]

I had hoped to post the Fall Home Tour earlier, but… well… if I must confess, the kitchen is the hardest part of my home to keep “picture perfect”. I am sure you know that…. these pictures are not indicative of every day.

As always, it was great fun inviting you all into Our Home. Do you decorate for each season? What was your favorite part of Our Home Tour?

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Posted on 5 October, 2015 by admin

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Three.. Two… One… A Friday Series No.6

Posted on 24 September, 2015 by admin

This Friday Series is becoming one of the highlights of my weeks. There are so many amazing creatives out there, I truly enjoy sharing.

Three Blogs:

I am 100% all in right now when it comes to looking at all the Fabulous Fall Tours across the web. You would think that it would inspire me to get a move on. But, I still am stuck in park. I hope to get to it this weekend.

The Tale of An Ugly House

With Heart

Iron and Twine

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Two Faves:

Both Faves this week are From the Pioneer Woman Collection, I have always been a fan of her recipes. And, now that she has a collection in Walmart, I am equally as smitten.

The Pioneer Woman Timeless Cast Iron 3-Piece Set, 6″, 8″ and 10″ Cast Iron, Pre-Seasoned

The Pioneer Woman Paige 12-Piece Crackle Glaze Dinnerware Set

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One Freebie:

Autumn Leaves Printable – Click the Link to Download Save and Print.

If you use this printable to decorate your home from fall tag us on Instagram with the hashtag #stagepresents. So we can see where it landed.Enjoy your Freebie and Have An Awesome Weekend.

Three… Two… One… A Friday Series No.3

Posted on 4 September, 2015 by admin

Three Blogs:

Stone Gable Blog

She Wears Many Hats

Hoosier HomeMade

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Two Faves:

Polaroid Snap: A New 10MP Instant Digital Camera

Bialetti 7265 Trends Collection 5 Quart Pasta Pot

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One Freebie:

This week’s Freebie Friday is geared towards shutterbugs and photographers courtesy of Anwar Thomas Photography (aka my hubby). Here are his notes on Today’s Freebie. As a photographer, have you ever taken what you believed to be the perfect photo and later realized there were no clouds in the sky? It happens to inexperienced and seasoned photographers alike. So with that in mind, today’s Friday Freebie is a set of 9 cloud overlays. This set of overlays are high resolution (300 dpi) jpeg files that you are free to use to enhance the sky and background of your digital photos. The files are compatible with all photo editing software that supports jpeg files.