Are you a fan of pumpkins? I love them. Lancaster is a virtual pumpkin land! So pumpkins are a huge part of fall here at StoneGable. And these velvet pumpkins are the most beautiful I have ever seen! I’m sharing another centerpiece I made using HOT SKWASH PUMPKINS! This arrangement boasts Velvet pumpkins of many colors and chinoiserie!…
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THE SCOOP #405
Hey friends, Welcome to THE SCOOP. I love that I can see hundreds of amazing posts by hardworking bloggers all in one convenient place. While I’m working hard at fall decor I’m also working hard on something else! I’ve been keeping a big secret! And I’m just about to bust so I’ll give you a little (or more than a little hint)…
VELVET AND CHINOISERIE PUMPKINS AND A $200.00 GIVEAWAY
Velvet pumpkins and Chinoiserie are a combination made in fall heaven. They both evoke a feeling of luxury and refinement. They make such a beautiful statement, especially together! I’m adding hues of browns and sable with the blue and white for a muted, soft fall arrangement. I’ll show you how easy it is to create one fabulous centerpiece for fall!…
SYTLE A FALL MANTEL TO GET NOTICED
Decorate a fall mantel to get noticed this year. Bring in the bounty the season along with tried and true decorating techniques to create a beautiful fall mantel. Celebrate fall with the best mantel you have ever created! Here’s how……
BEAUTIFUL FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE
Take a little trip with me to a beautiful place. A place filled with grace and beauty and handwoven dreams come true. A place with gilded furnishings and French inspiration and a great love of flowers and the slightest imperfections that make this place perfectly sublime! I’m trying to put into words what I found in Courtney Allison’s new book, French Country Cottage……
THE SCOOP #404
Welcome to THE SCOOP! If you are a blogger I bet your schedule looks like mine! We are now into the crazy busy time of the year! And if you here as a reader. Lucky you! You get to be inspired by all the seasonal post the hard-working bloggers are putting out. And you are even luckier because you can see them all in one convenient place! Right here! Let’s party! …
A WELCOMING FALL FRONT PORCH
Fabulous fall front porch! We all want one and they are a big Autumnal welcome to all who pass by. Lots of saturated fall colors, stacked pumpkins, mums and Indian corn. These elements are all mixed together with a touch of antique tartan to give my front door and porch a big punch of fall! Welcome fall and all! We’ve been waiting for you!…
THE EVOLUTION OF A DINING ROOM, PART 2
The story of my dining room is really a saga. A great love story, a tragedy, a failure, a triumph. It is an evolution. Actually, the evolution of a dining room, part 2! Yes! I just can’t seem to leave this room alone! And for good reason! This room, more than any other room in my home, feels like me! If I were a room I’d be my dining room. So after a quick review and we’ll get on with the continuing evolution!…
FABULOUS DECOR ESSENTIALS FOR FALL
Does your home need a little bit of fall decor updating? I’m sharing the best decor essentials for fall today! Lots of pretty things and ways to use them too! Put away the knick-knacks (not that I think you have them) and make this year’s fall decor natural and cozy and really really inviting! So let’s get our fall on and work it!…
THE SCOOP #403
Happy Labor Day, friends! Today unofficially ends summer. I know some of you are ready for fall like I am. And I know some of you are saying “not so fast”! Either way, there is a big bunch of inspiration for you right here! So enjoy the remains of summer and look ahead to fall and by browsing all the amazing posts here by our favorite bloggers! …
WELCOME HOME FALL
I love fall… welcome home fall! Today I’m sharing some beautiful details to inspire you. Adding just a few vignettes, centerpieces, and other fall gathered arrangements will help you create a fabulous fall home! So, welcome home fall!…
WHY I’M A MAKER
If you love your home this post is for you! If you love to decorate this post is for you. If you know the magic of a paintbrush this post is for you. If you love rescuing furniture off the streets or out of Goodwill this post is for you! If you have a basement, attic or closet filled with accessories that are not the right color or are worn but you know you could use them this post is for you! If you love all these things you might be a maker too!…
THE SCOOP #141
Hey Scoop Friends! I hope you are as excited for fall as I am! As a former teacher, my new year starts in Septemeber. And there is something about the beginning of a “new year” that is beyond exciting! What’s not to love about fall. Here at StoneGable, we look forward to football and tailgating. Leaves turning saturated colors hues of red and gold, apples dripping from trees and that glorious chill in the air that feels so fresh and clean after a long summer! And lots of fall decorating, cooking and diy I can’t wait to share with you!……
MINI SUCCULENT TOPPED PUMPKINS
I think mini baby boo pumpkins and tiny succulents were made for each other. They are both very trendy right now and the succulents add such a nice topper to these little white pumpkins! I’ll be using them this year on my Thanksgiving table at each place setting. And my guests can take them home with them as a little gift. Let’s make some darling succulent topped pumpkins!…
CREATING A BEAUTIFUL FALL BED AND A GIVEAWAY
I’m so excited to show you how I create a beautiful fall bed for my master bedroom! I think a bed should change with the seasons not only because it is the biggest piece of furniture in our bedrooms and should be thought of as a major decor element but also because our bedding needs often change from season to season. Today you get a tiny sneak peek at one part of my master bedroom and how I’m sleeping in pretty comfort all fall long!…
WHAT YOU CAN LEARN IN 30 MINUTES
You can learn a lot in 30 minutes! And most of us waste lots of time every day that we can never get back. We can also fill our time commuting, walking the dog, doing the laundry (ugh, the worst) or even making dinner with learning. Today let’s talk about one way you can recover at least 30 minutes of the day and learn, laugh and be encouraged. …
THE SCOOP #340
Welcome back to THE SCOOP! If you read blogs you will see fall is just around the corner. I’m seeing such beautiful fall inspiration! And I hope you are seeing it on my blog too! The Scoop is a great place to look for fall decorating ideas, yummy fall recipes and creative fall DIY’S. We love fall and this is the place to be to get lots of seasonal ideas!…
USING NATURAL ELEMENTS IN FALL DECORATING AND $150.00 GIVEAWAY
Natural fall elements are perfect for fall decorating! After all, fall decorating is all about bringing the outside in. It’s a time to use soft, warm elements in our homes. I think fall is my very favorite season to decorate because I love how simple and organic and cozy fall can be! Oh, and it is so BEAUTIFUL! Today I’m sharing some easy organic must-haves to help you decorate for fall! …
GREEN APPLES AND MASON JAR FALL CENTERPIECE
Decorating for early fall at StoneGable is transitioning from summer into fall. It’s using fall elements that shine like apples because it’s a little too early for pumpkins! It’s using the remains of the garden and letting them splash their last hurrah of color in my home because soon they will be replaced with bittersweet and wheat! And it’s the time of year I like to show off the softer side of autumn using finds from the garden, orchard, and yard! If you are excited for fall, but not quite ready for pumpkins just yet this easy to replicate kitchen……
THE ELEMENTS OF DECOR… BALANCE
Balance is a word and concept all home decor enthusiast should know. It’s one of the important elements of decor. I’m so excited about today’s post. It marks the first in an eight-week episode series about the element of decor. For the next several weeks we will be looking at very important concepts that if put into practice will make all of us better decorators. Let’s dig right into today’s subject… balance!…
THE SCOOP #339
Welcome to THE SCOOP! So glad you stopped by all things home inspiration! We are thrilled you contribute, visit, and use our weekly gathering to find new-to-you blogs, exciting home projects, creative decorating ideas, delicious recipes and much more! Now let’s party!…
THE ART OF HOMEMAKING
A beautiful, welcoming home just doesn’t happen. Although we love our homes to look effortlessly put together and free of clutter and chaos it takes a whole lot of work! Indeed! Today, let’s talk about the art of homemaking! I for one love homemaking. I realized early on in my young adult life that my home was truly a sanctuary and I was charged with its care. I think too often, we as primary caregivers forget there is an art to what we do and a joy in almost every daily task. Let’s talk about the art of homemaking….
HOW TO MAKE A SMALL SPACE LIVE LARGE
Is there a space in your home that is small and you would love it to be bigger? Well, you may not be able to knock down a wall but you can make your small space live larger! Yes, you can! Today I’m sharing valuable tips to make a small space live large……
CREATE A FALL IDEA BOARD
Let’s create a fall idea board. With all the best ideas we can find from around the internet to inspire us to create a fabulous fall home! Actually, you may want to make several! I know it’s still summer but fall is closer than you think! So enjoy the rest of the summer while you are beginning to think about spectacular fall!…
THE SCOOP 338
Hi friends! Welcome back to The Scoop! August is upon us! Can you believe it? And that means hot, humid, sultry weather here… but on the horizon is the promise of cooler days ahead. It also means that I am in full swing Fall-idea-mode here at StoneGable. And that means you will start seeing fall ideas soon. So keep enjoying summer but I hope you will be inspired and ready for fall when it rolls around! …
DECORATING TIPS I LEARNED FROM A MAGAZINE PHOTO SHOOT
Last week The Cottage Journal magazine came for a visit. To say I was excited is a huge understatement! Linda, the editor… Yukie, the stylist… and Will, the photographer spent several days in my beautiful Lancaster County and a day at my home. They were professional, personable and so so lovely! We also spent a wonderful evening at StoneGable having dinner and learning about one another. They came to photograph StoneGable and we had such a fabulous time! While they were here I learned many things. So today I want to share 5 decorating tips I learned from this magazine……
ALTERNATIVES TO THE SIDE TABLE
Today let’s talk about alternatives to the side table. You know those cute little tables that we put next to our chairs and sofas so we can put a lamp on them or a drink or a book or the channel changer. I’ve had a parade of side tables next to one of the chairs in our family room because this table often is called to hold lots of my “stuff” while I’m researching or on the computer. I found a better solution to the side table for those of us who have stuff……
IF YOU HAVE A DINING ROOM READ THIS!
Did you know the formal dining room is coming back? You are either jumping up and down for joy or letting out a collective groan! But before we throw in the formal dining room towel and give way to no dining room at all, STOP! Let’s make our dining rooms a vital, useful part of our homes. Today is an important day for home decor enthusiasts who have dining rooms!…
MAKE MY BED!
Do you make your bed? Every day? If you did various studies have shown that you are more likely to be happier, get a better night’s sleep, be more productive, have a better sense of well-being and stick to a budget better than your non-bed-making counterparts! Yes, it’s true! So kudos to you my bed-making friends! Scientists and psychologists may be able to tell us the benefits of making a bed, but I have some reasons of my own. So, today’s PRACTICALLY SPEAKING is all about why I make my bed every morning……
THE MAGIC OF TRANSITIONAL VIGNETTES
Vignettes are a wonderful way to add personality, a bit of the season, and a big dose of pretty to your home! But sometimes putting them together can get overwhelming! So, today let’s talk about the basic elements of a transitional vignette and I’ll show you a few I created out of a handful of things I had in my basement!…
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