Refreshing Your Bed

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I love climbing into a nice cozy bed every night. But what really makes it nice is when your bed smells wonderful. Over the last several years, I have always sprayed my bed with some sort of linen spray. I especially love anything floral.



I am always excited when I come across home-keeping videos on YouTube. I loved these two videos from One Kings Lane about how to refresh your bed. I hope you get some ideas. Enjoy!

Photo by Jean-Philippe Delberghe on Unsplash

To watch how to Refresh your Bed click here.
(photos via google)

Personal Arcadia

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I follow a Youtube channel called BellisVintage. A few weeks ago they posted a video called “the Personal Arcadia of Sir John Richardson”. I loved this video. It is a tour of his home. I have watched it several times already.  Also Heather Clawson of Habitually Chic wrote a blog entry about him, see here. You take a look at the video and see why, sheer elegance……

Photo by Sophie Vinetlouis on Unsplash

Photo credit: Tim Knox   ( The Guardian) 
Sir John Richardson


To watch it on your phone click here.

Creating Beauty ~Oscar de la Renta

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The legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta died on October 20, 2014. I think we all loved Oscar like he was our very own personal designer. I for one loved his wonderful attitude toward elegance and pleasure. I followed his channel on YouTube (see here). 



About a year ago Oscar posted a video of an interview that he had with interior designer Miles Redd.  I loved the comment that Oscar made, he said, “I don’t want to see one tulip in one vase. I like to see 10,000 tulips in one vase”. That sounds like something I would say. So watch the video and fall in love with Oscar all over again. 

Photo by Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz on Unsplash





To watch the video from your mobile click here.
(all photos via google)

Multiples of Things ~TKW

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I mentioned before on here that I loved the book by Ted Kennedy Watson called “Style and Simplicity”.  On page 102 he mentioned how he loves “Multiples of Things”.  He says the following:

THINK OF STRENGTH IN NUMBERS on this one. A few bowls hung up in a row is pretty, but quite a few bowls hung up in a row is even prettier. Multiples of one type of object are such a strong visual. Think of a fireplace mantel covered with candlesticks. When you use a good number of the same object, the eye looks at the collective whole as one, and you can create a really stunning display of items. Think also of a dining table filled with clear drinking glasses, each glass filled with a tulip. From the simple to the grand, mass a collection together of awesome visual impact.

I couldn’t agree more and he is right. When I see multiples of things I do see it as one. How clever! So when I have two or three vases filled with flowers together I no longer feel like it’s too much. I feel like this looks really grand…. Thank you Ted!

My blue and white vases at home. 

Ted Kennedy Watson’s table. Gorgeous white dahlias!

Another one of Ted’s tables! Multiples….

My peony arrangements this past summer. Multiples….





A photo from Ted’s store. He even puts all of his items in multiples and it looks splendid!



(all photos via my own and Ted Kennedy Watson.com)

Madeline’s ~ A Boutique in Brown County

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Madeline’s is one of the beautiful vintage shops in Brown County. I always make sure I take a visit there. It feels so comfortable and inviting when you walk in. I love all the decor and all the quilts, napkins and home accessories they have.

It is such a cute shop that you must also add this to your list when visiting Brown County. This place is an excellent store to find great hostesses gifts! You can also buy great Christmas gifts too! There are so many ideas that you could come up with to spend money here! It’s just perfect! Enjoy!
The front of Madeline’s 




The entryway; this is as soon as you walk in. 
Sorry it’s so blurry.




Napkins and place-mats 




I love these blue and white napkins. 

More great home accessories

Some of their homemade products

Some of the gorgeous vintage quilts

all photos via Mrs. Shockley




If you wish to contact Madeline’s their number is (812) 988-6301. Their email address is madelinesfrenchcountry@gmail.com. 

My Favorite Glassware

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I have been on this glassware hunt for some time now. I wanted some nice, dishwasher safe glasses to use every day. I was visiting One Kings Lane and I saw these fantastic “bee goblets”. Well, at that time I could not purchase them. They were a little steep in price. But that afternoon I went over to T.J. Maxx and what did I find? You guessed it the “bee goblets” for $2.99 a glass!

So I jumped with joy on the inside and quietly took them upfront to pay for them. I have been adding glasses here and there to my collection. I am very happy with it so far. My step-son’s even use my goblets which I think is fantastic!  So below is my collection of glasses and also check out my China & Transferware Board on Pinterest. It’s filled with beautiful inspiration. Enjoy!

My bee goblets. I use these everyday!




My green goblets. My mother in law gave me these. 

All of my glasses and goblets I use. 

These cups are Cynthia Rowley

More Cynthia Rowley items. 





These leaf glasses were a gift from my mother in law 
for my birthday. They come in a set of 16. 






My mother in law was doing some cleaning and decided to give me these also.
I love them! Especially, the detailed handle. So chic!
(all photos above are my own)




Love this beautiful glass below and table setting. 

Photo by Євгенія Височина on Unsplash


Bedroom Bouquets

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I love having a fresh vase of flowers in the bedroom. It just adds something special to that special place. I know for me after all is done for the day there is nothing like getting in my bed and smelling lilies right next to me. I always make sure that I have at least 2 vases of fresh flowers in my home.

Whenever we have people over or if my girlfriends come upstairs they always comment on my flowers in the bedroom. I think it brings a nice and elegant presence to the space. It is also a wonderful way to bring color into your room. Below is a video from One Kings Lane. I love this arrangement that she makes and you will too. Enjoy!

My bouquet of Queen-Anne Lace in our bedroom. 




How to Create a Bedroom Arrangement – YouTube

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