Category Archives: Decor

Picture Perfect: Christmas 2012 at Bellagio!

Posted on December 2, 2014 by

(We are republishing this post from Christmas 2012 so you can take a look at one of the most over-the-top holiday rooms we’ve ever seen — the Bellagio Conservatory in Las Vegas.  You just may get inspired to deck out … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Treasure

Posted on February 15, 2014 by

It was during the Case Antiques Auction on January 25th, 2014, that I saw these beautiful silver sauce boats.  But I had no idea of their worth. The auction interested me mainly because friends of mine had submitted a Catherine Wiley … Continue reading →

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Fab Christmas at The Shop in Micanopy. But, oh my. Who does take-down?

Posted on December 28, 2013 by

Consider it said right here.  Christmas doesn’t get any further “over the top” than it does at The Shop in Micanopy, Florida. Micanopy (pronounced Mic′-a-no-pee) is the second oldest town in the state, and this little hamlet oozes with charm. … Continue reading →

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Finally on Pinterest: Christmas Red & White!

Posted on December 23, 2013 by

Friends of mine have been encouraging me to try Pinterest, so I’ve finally looked into it, loved all the boards I’ve seen, and developed a couple of my own.  Since there are only a few days left ’til Christmas, I … Continue reading →

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ROOST: Fresh ideas for feathering your nest

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

“Come HOME to ROOST” is the tag line of a new home furnishings, home accessories store in Maryville, Tennessee, that owner Paula Osborne defines as a store with a “casual flair brought to life with a distinct designer vibe.” And … Continue reading →

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Bellagio’s Conservatory and Botanical Gardens celebrate Chinese New Year in style!

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

Although the official date for Chinese New Year is February 10th this year, the gardeners, artists, and designers at Bellagio have been ready to ring in the Year of the Snake since . . . well, maybe since last year! … Continue reading →

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Three Sisters Tour: You never know who you’ll meet at the Don Gaspar, Santa Fe

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

Serendipity, by definition (I suppose), comes in many forms.  It was serendipitous that we would happen upon three inns owned by David and Shirley Alford all within the pathway we took from Farmington, New Mexico, up to Durango, Colorado, and … Continue reading →

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