One of the ways I select wallpapers, fabrics, and paint colors for a room
Tips and ideas on how to select a wallpaper, fabric, or paint color for a room or whole house and how to mix patterns successfully. Inspired by homes in New England, this video and photos show ways I like to work and that is by using an inspiration item.
I added gin to paperwhite bulbs to stunt their growth. I hope
I’ve added gin to one of my paperwhite containers to see if they will stay short and not get too leggy.
A New England Christmas Stovetop Potpourri Gift Bag
Scent your home with pine, citrus, and cinnamon with this how to recipe for a New England Christmas Stovetop Potpourri Gift Bag
A tutorial on how to make a lit gourd garland
See how to create your own lit gourd garland from New England Fine Living. This tutorial will show you how to make the perfect decoration for fall or Thanksgiving.
2019's Thanksgiving Tree
Another year, another Thanksgiving tree! In this post, you will find a video on how I gathered live items from our yard, used dried fruit, and adorned the Thanksgiving tree in baubles and picks. I hope you enjoy the photos and video from New England Fine Living.
New England style decorating. Painting a brass chandelier black to look like wrought iron
How I painted a brass chandelier to look like wrought Iron for our dining room.
Redecorating a Guest Bathroom
When we first moved in, this first floor guest bathroom was covered in a red wallpaper with white and pink cherry blossoms. Pretty? Sure it is, but it’s not my style, so I proceeded to remove it without a plan of action.
How to make metallic pumpkin topiaries with funkins
When I posted my most recent photos of these New England style fall pumpkin topiaries, I only had two showing since I thought the three I had made for our previous home would overwhelm the portico, but once I added the mums, the three worked perfectly.
In New England, Fall Front Door Decorating Is Underway!
Our New England fall front door decorating is underway and I am so excited to share even though it is not done yet.
No more dark spaces or ugly nightlights
We tested the Snap Power Guidelight and were thrilled with the amount of light it gave off in our dark hallway.
Saying goodbye to a carpet runner
The time has come to pull up the hallway and stairway runner. And let me tell you, it is not an easy task if the carpet installer did a proper job and this one was done right!
Using 100 plus year old peonies in a wedding bouquet
How to make a floral and jewelry wedding bouquet
Building Raised Garden Beds for Herbs and Vegetables
If you've been waiting to build some raised garden beds, it's not too soon to do so. In fact this is the perfect time.
Fixing a 100 year old New England mirror that was made in Connecticut
My DIY project of fixing a 100 year old antique eagle mirror
Christmas Ornaments with cocktails inside!
How to create cocktails in ornaments - Ornamentinis - for your holiday party.
How to Clean silver with baking soda and tin foil
How to clean silver with tinfoil, salt, and baking soda
How to make a dried New England leaf garland and metallic pumpkin topiaries
How to make a dried leaf garland and metallic pumpkin topiaries