#AtoZChallenge | Book folding to add some Christmas tree love to Bedford Falls

April 2, 2021March 31, 202168 Comments

My favorite movie is It’s A Wonderful Life. I have a wall dedicated to memorabilia from the movie. Vintage pictures from magazines and behind the scenes photographs of Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed hung together are a visual love letter to this Frank Capra classic.

While those pictures are on display all the time, I also have some decorations related to the movie that I only put out at Christmas. Each December, I relocate the pictures that line the top of the bookcase along the landing of my stair case and turn it into a miniature Bedford Falls. I put down a white fuzzy blanket and line up my Cape Craftsman village pieces along with a snow globe depicting the final scene from the movie. Porcelain ornaments hang from a garland that drapes down in front of the shelves full of more memories from my favorite movie. Continue reading →

#AtoZChallenge | Applique Pennants: Rah-Rah, Let’s go Maine!

April 1, 2021March 30, 202151 Comments

There is something so fun and collegiate about a felt pennant displayed on your wall. The sense of connection, of belonging to something and showing you’re love for your tribe, is a powerful pull. Plus, pennants are a great decorating accent.

While I’ve never had the urge to display any from my actual alma maters, I came across one that aligned well with my love of all things Maine. I picked up this Maine themed pennant from one of my favorite local Portland shops Pinecone and Chickadee. They have a fun, eclectic mix of home goods and personal accessories. Continue reading →

#AtoZChallenge | A Creative Theme Reveal

March 8, 2021March 8, 202160 Comments

When we renovated our house, our architect asked us to pull together pictures from magazines and books that would provide him with ideas for what we wanted from our new house. It was unnecessary advice. I already had an extensive stash of clippings that I had been saving since before I was even a homeowner. I was always planning and dreaming for what my home would be someday. I already knew what I wanted although the reality of building on a budget meant many of those perfectly preserved images never made it out of their page protectors.

But, there were a few ideas that did make it into the blueprints. One was simple but has had a great impact. We added a built in bookcase to the landing where our u-shaped staircase turns. We painted it colonial blue and it adds a fun pop of color against the knotty pine that spans the length of the wall behind it. The pine panels were salvaged from our original cottage. They’re a nice nod to the house that came before. I’m a memory keeper at heart.

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Coming Soon | April 2021 A to Z Blogging Challenge Posts

February 20, 20214 Comments

This post is a place holder link for where my April 2021 A to Z Blog Posts will be found. I’m just doing a preflight test run to be sure everything is setup and ready to go. I’ve been preparing my posts and getting organized for this annual challenge.

To learn more about the blogging challenge, check out the Blogging from A to Z Website. It’s always a lot of fun!

And, be sure to check back on Monday, March 8th for my Theme Reveal Post. Looking forwarding to rejoining the challenge again this year!