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MIX METALS IN DECOR

Mixing metals when you decorate can create a lot of interest in your home! I get questions all the time about how to mix them so they enhance a room. Today here are some savvy tips and tricks for mixing metals like a pro!…

ON THE MENU JAN 20TH

It’s bitter cold here at StoneGable and the Tanglewood house! So I’m cooking up warm, comforting food this week! I love these cold days because we keep the fire roaring and I cook lots of soups, stews, and this week, food in the air fryer! Let’s look at what’s on the menu……

HOW TO STYLE A COFFEE TABLE LIKE A PRO

Let’s talk about how to decorate a coffee table and do it as seamlessly as the pros! It’s all about creating a small vignette that can be a mini focal point in your room! All you need are a few items and these savvy tips!…

4 EASY WINTER CENTERPIECES

Winter centerpieces are so easy to create and if you are savvy they can transition right through early spring! Winter is a time to pare down, clean out, and strip down your decor and give your home a bit of breathing room. Let’s style 4 easy centerpieces today!…

A BIG BIG SURPRISE FOR YOU AND MORE!

Wow, today I have a big, fun surprise for you! I’ve been thinking for awhile now of a way to be able to answer all your decorating questions and meet with you and create a special community of women (and men) who love to decorate!…

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE YOUR HOME- THE ULTIMATE GUIDE

Ready to clean and organize your home? Since I am housebound, probably like you, I think this is the perfect time to spend a little of my day digging into my home! How about you? I have tons of easy and savvy tips and ideas to help us get our homes in order and KEEP THEM THAT WAY!…

5 BEST NO-FAIL TIPS FOR ARRANGING PILLOWS

Let’s talk about one of my favorite decorating topics…pillows! Pillows have the magical ability to change the look of a room! And they can give us a huge dose of decor pretty for our dollar too! Here are 5 no-fail things to think about when arranging pillows!…

MAPLE GLAZED BANANA BREAD SCONES

Today let’s make Banana Bread Scones! These scones are light and raised high and infused with a delicate banana flavor. And they are topped off with a silky maple glaze! Instead of making banana bread when you have overly ripe bananas try making scones. You will love them!…

HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT END TABLES

Side tables are the often neglected decor in a room. But they can add so much beauty and practical living space! They also add a great surface to add lighting or other decor accents. Today let’s talk about what to look for in a side table!…

5 WINTER MANTEL IDEAS

I have five fabulous winter mantel ideas for you! If you are like me and want to bring the beauty of winter to your mantel without it looking like a slimmed down version of a Christmas mantel then this post is for you!…

DECLUTTER YOUR HOME IN 15 MINUTES A DAY

Some people love to declutter and some don’t but almost everyone can spend 15 minutes a day to declutter their home! And every single day your home will be more free of mess and clutter and that feels so so good! Let’s set our timers and declutter!…

CHOOSING THE PERFECT PAINT COLOR

Choosing the perfect paint color is not an easy task! There are so many things to think about and lots of ways to get it so wrong! Here are lots of helpful, savvy and doable tips for choosing the perfect paint color for your home!…

YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT WE GOT DONE IN 2020!

2020 was a strange but very productive year here at StoneGable and the Tanglewood House! Actually, since October of 2019 since we moved into our new home we have been very busy making it the sanctuary perfect for us. Here’s a look at the changes in our home….

FUN THINGS TO DO THIS CHRISTMAS EVE

I’ve been writing a lot about how different this year has been. And Christmas is no exception. However, there are lots of fun and memory-making things we can do to make Christmas Eve extra special this year. Here are 10 Christmassy things to do on this wonderful day!…

JOY AT CHRISTMAS

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays are ways we all express greetings to one another during Christmas. But merry and happy don’t really adequately express the true feeling we should be experiencing during this season! Christmas is about JOY! Let’s talk about Joy at Christmas!…

MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MANTEL DECORATIONS

This week is “my favorite ” week. Perfect for the last two weeks before Christmas! Today I’m sharing my favorite Christmas mantel decorations ever or at least so far….

THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE BOX

I’m a newbie baker. So what does a newbie do at Christmastime? Make cookies and a Christmas cookie box! I found the most fabulous recipe that makes one mother dough that makes five different flavored cookies! And they are delicious. Ready to make a cookie box….

THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS TREES PAST

Today I’m sharing some reasons I LOVE Christmas trees. Actually, they are universally loved but I think I love them the most! Today I’m reminiscing about many of the trees in my life and sharing images of my favorite Christmas tree collection and how I decorate with them!…

OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS PLANTER DIY

One of the prettiest Christmas arrangements was an outdoor planter. It lasted until well after the first of the new year and we got so many compliments about it! Today I’m showing you a step-by-step way to create one for your home….

10 THINGS TO MAKE CHRISTMAS MORE MAGICAL

As if you could make Christmas decorations prettier!!! Well, you can! These little embellishments will make your Christmas home look magical! I know because I use them liberally every year! This s a MUST READ Christmas post! Here are 10 things to make Christmas decor more magical……

USE WHAT YOU HAVE CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENT

Let’s talk about one of my favorite topics… arrangements. And my most, most favorite of my favorite arrangements are Christmas ones! Today let’s talk about using what you have to create a Christmas arrangement in less than 20 minutes!…

THE MAGIC OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS TREE

I love a white Christmas tree! It is truly magical and ethereal and adds a sense of wonder to a room! It’s Christmas WOW factor can’t be beaten! Today let’s take a look back at my favorite Christmas tree of all time. This post is loaded with ideas and inspiration!…

BEAUTIFUL CRANBERRY ORANGE BUNDT CAKE

Can you believe, I’ve been baking lately! Me, the non-baker! I made a Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake that I actually loved making. And better yet, it was so delicious! And it was pretty! I’m so excited to share this easy and scrumptious recipe with you too!…

MY BEST CHRISTMAS IDEAS

As we celebrate Thanksgiving I want you to know that you are someone I will be thankful for today! Even though we have not met you are my friend! And I am so thankful that you are here!…

10 FUN WAYS TO GET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

Let’s just say it out loud, this Christmas will probably be a bit different! But that does not mean it has to be lacking in wonderful, happy Christmas spirit! Today I have a new and improved list of 10 things you can do now to lift your spirits and revel in Christmas this year!…

EASY CHRISTMAS DECOR DIY

We all love an easy Christmas decor DIY, right? Well, today I’m showing you how to create a beautiful and oh so easy arrangement that you can create over and over in so many ways! This should be one of your go-to ways to add Christmas beauty to your home this year!…

HANGING CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS THE EASY WAY

Hanging Christmas stockings on a mantel is a quintessential part of my holiday decor! I have a super easy, so practical, and very pretty way to hang Christmas stockings! You will want to try this if you have a mantel too!…

HOT CHOCOLATE BAR

Setting up a hot chocolate bar is a great and yummy way to get into the Christmas Spirit! I have such a scrumptious recipe for a peppermint slow cooker hot chocolate to share with you too! Grab some mugs, candy canes and a couple other goodies and create a Holiday Hot Chocolate bar with me!…

HOW TO MAKE MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS BOW

I’m one of those people who love a beautifully wrapped gift! With a pretty bow! And I love wrapping gifts! Let’s talk about a savvy way to keep all you gift embellishments together and make them also part of your Christmas decorations….

CHRISTMAS DECORATING IDEAS EXTRAVAGANZA

Today is a good day to decorate for Christmas! And I’m sharing my best Christmas Decorating Ideas with you right here, all in one post! This is your go-to spot for all things Christmas! Get ideas, inspiration and lots and lot of ho-ho-ho Christmas spirit! Ready? Let’s get started!…

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