Friday Favorites – Week 369 – Terracotta Painted Pots

I know I am not alone. I am sure you have imagined what it would be like to have a space that was strictly your own, where you did not have to consider anyone but yourself. Some might say that sounds a little selfish, but indulge me a bit. Can you imagine what it would be like to not have to worry about Scotch Guarded couches or colors that would hide potential spills? And to have a space where you could hear yourself think. I can, that space is referred to as a She-Shed. Some say its origins branch off of the man cave but I think it’s borrowed some from the tiny house craze. Now, I ll be clear, I have no desire to have my family of 5 cramped into 1200 square feet, however delightful But, give me 1200 feet that I can call and all mine, and we are best friends for L-I-F-E.

The more I thought about this, the more I got sucked into what such a space would look and feel like for me. And, I quickly came up with a list of must haves. This space would have to serve as a sanctuary for me, it would need first and foremost, A LOCK on the door. I would want it to be a place where I could relax, but also a place where I would feel most creative. And, so the daydream/planning began. Join me as I think up the Great Escape.

The Great Escape - She-Shed - The Bones

No matter what I am doing, from Christmas decorations to revamping a room in my own home, my starting point is always a Color Scheme. I am one of those people that takes a lot of stock in how certain colors make me feel. So the bones of my she shed would need neutral colors. I find them extremely relaxing, and I also find that they lend to easy changes.

The Great Escape - She-Shed - Accent Colors

Once the bones are in place, I choose my accent colors. If you have been a reader of this blog for a while, you know I have a certain affinity for blues and greens. More on that here. They transport me to the ocean, and I find these colors to be soothing to my spirit. And, with migraines being a constant in my life, anything that lends to those qualities is therapeutic for me.

The Great Escape - She-Shed - Down To Business

Last but not least, I would need to be able to get some work done in this space as well. With everything else being of lighter hues in this space. I would opt for darker furniture in the area designated for work.

So there you have it!! If only this were an option for me, right now. But, for now its just a fantasy. What would your she-shed look for? And, what are your must haves for this space.

Friday Favorites – Week 368 – Easy DIY Glass Cloche

Posted on 13 April, 2017 by admin

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Our 2017 Spring Home Tour

Posted on 11 April, 2017 by admin

2017 Spring Home Tour - www.stage-presents.com Welcome to Our 2017 Spring Home Tour. I am always excited to invite you guys in to see the little changes that we have made through out the year. I think that maybe I should admit that I just love seasonal decorating. Even though I claim that Fall is my favorite season, and it is. I had just as much fun decorating for Spring this year. We had a particularly mild winter, but there is just something exhilarating about seeing all the fresh blooms popping up out the ground and knowing that the summer is on its way.

I don’t go nearly as hard with my Spring decor. I just try to add some color where ever I can. In the front foyer, I simply changed out the flowers in my vase, and put a new Spring Printable in a frame. Then, I added some fresh blooms to my Vintage Picnic Basket, and some Easter Eggs to the Wood Truck, for good measure.

2017 Spring Home Tour - Foyer - www.stage-presents.com

The Family Room had been long overdue for a refresh. So last year, we purchased a new sofa and love seat. Then, we decided that the mantel could use a change too. I am not sure that I would say this was definitely Spring Decor. But, the blues and greens tie in with the changes sprinkled all around the house.

2017 Spring Home Tour - Family Room Mantel Update - www.stage-presents.com

Our Spring Tablescape was very simple this year. I opted to use a lot of natural elements from the Wood Chargers to the Green Moss bunnies and the Egg Shell vases. Even though it was probably the easiest tablescape I have done thus far. I really love the way that it turned out.

2017 Spring Home Tour - Formal Living Room Tablescape - www.stage-presents.com

In the kitchen, I didn’t do much. Pulled out the Spring Kitchen Towels and I used two different cake plates and a Egg Wreath to create a Cloche Effect and a Centerpiece for the Island.

So there you have it. I truly love decorating our home. And, lately I have found a lot of pleasure in using things we already have in our home to create new and interesting looks. Hope you enjoyed your visit. What are your favorite ways to decorate for Spring? Share your thoughts in the comments below.