Pocketful of Blue

Hi Everyone, I have made some changes to our master bedroom over the last several months so I finally took some pictures to show you. One of the changes that made a big difference was adding curtain panels. Before we only had the faux wood blinds on the window. I happened upon these curtains at Target and thought they were so pretty. They weren't very expensive and the fabric is really nice. I didn't even have to iron them! They made a big difference in the feel of the room. It's much more inviting and cozy now. Another change was moving this chair from the family room into the bedroom. It replaces a wicker rocking chair and is much more comfortable. It's nice to have a quiet place to sit in the bedroom and read or watch something on my iPad. It's my little getaway from the video games and sports which seem to be a constant on our tv.  We also bought new lamps. The ones we had really did not provide enough light and not that I'm getting older or a...

I really love these word that I found on a  Mother's Day card. They really touched my heart and express how I feel about my children. Mother's Day can be a difficult day for many people  for various reasons.   I get that.   There were many years that were very sad for me.   I hope you can find some peace today and do  something special for yourself  - you so deserve it! xxxooo JoAnne

I wanted something new for our front door this year so when Hobby Lobby had their flowers on sale I found some that I thought would look pretty and fresh on our door for spring. I bought two bunches of the miniature roses and one bunch of the little white flowers which came to about $5.00. Not too bad. I had all of the other supplies that I used. The green wall bucket has been in my stash for a long time  and the bow was made by cutting a strip of the blue striped fabric  that I've had forever. I stuffed the floral foam into the bottom of the bucket and then cut the blue flowers into individual stems for easier arranging.  I left the white flowers connected and it worked out fine  just sort of spreading them apart.   Next came some spanish moss tucked in the front and the addition of the bow. It was all very technical : ) I love when I can create something new by using mostly things already...

I ran across this farmhouse the other day on Houzz and I really loved it so I thought you might too. The exterior is white with black shutters, a beautiful and classic look for a farmhouse.  It also has a large cupola and a cute picket fence ~ I mean, who wouldn't love those details?  Photo by M. Barnes & Co - Discover farmhouse exterior home design ideas On the inside however, you will see lots of beautiful,  soft color in every room.  Isn't this great room amazing? the ceiling the huge chandelier the fireplace the large windows the warm wood tones the soft shades of blue and green the cozy furniture arrangement the hardwood floors It all just draws you right in. Photo by M. Barnes & Co - Search farmhouse living room pictures Just beyond the great room, you can see the kitchen with its huge stove hood that extends all the way to the ceiling. Even the cabinets are a soft sage green. Photo by M. Barn...

We are fortunate to have two fireplaces in our house so of course that means two mantels to decorate. I wanted a new look for spring but sometimes it takes me awhile to come up with a fresh idea. The living room mantel really had me stumped. I've been trying to just use what I have because I sure don't need to buy any more stuff. It finally hit me to see if my old screen door would work. It's the perfect length when turned on its side and light weight enough that it wasn't too much of a problem to heave it up there. I think it worked out pretty well as a backdrop for some pitchers of flowers and a couple botanical prints. Once I had the living room mantel all fixed up, I needed to do something with the corner fireplace  that's in the kitchen area. This mantel is very shallow so I'm really limited  on the size of items that will fit. I ended up just keeping it simple with my Blueberry Mountain Lodg...

To celebrate the first official day of Spring, I found some pretty and easy table centerpieces to inspire us. This first one is what I currently have on my table. I'm sure I will be changing it out many times especially when the flowers in my yard start blooming. Here are a couple more from previous years. As you can see, I usually stick with something pretty easy - a pitcher or flower pot with flowers and a few other accessories to make it a little more interesting. There are so many possibilities. Using jars or bottles for flowers can be so pretty and I love how the Spring sunshine reflects through them. source source source I also love nature inspired centerpieces. You can get really creative with some spring blooms,  moss and terra cotta pots. source source source I have never made a centerpiece using veggies but I have seen  some like these below that look amazing. The colors are so fresh and vibrant. source source source If you like a more rustic look, ...