Tuesday, October 21, 2014

So thankful

I have so much to be thankful for...very supportive family, friends and customers have been a big part of the success of my business.  This season, our work and business have appeared in 4 magazine publications! Is this a dream? It has been for a very long time. I had a couple of mentions in magazines in the past but this is a big one. So excited and wanted to share the news!

You can view the articles by clicking on the magazine cover.


http://www.myhydrangeahome.com/article_6/Victorian-Homes-2014-Special-Christmas-Issue.htm
11 pages of our Holiday Decorating tips
Our tip for Holiday Decorating with natural elements


Our work and products are included in a romantic cottage feature.
Our custom sign is found in Lori's porch feature.

All of this press had inspired me to redesign my website to reflect more of our style:

  • farmhouse
  • vintage
  • modern country
  • romantic cottage
  • french
 It took many late nights to complete but I love the new look!



Wednesday, October 15, 2014

beauty-full autumn


A recent ride upstate NY to visit our daughter in college was all the inspiration I needed to do some fall decorating around the house. 

limelight hydrangeas turn the most beautiful color in the fall and they dry perfectly
dried artichokes in a glass display box...simple and natural
easy vignette...more pretty limelights in tarnished silver on an ironstone platter with mini whites and colorful fall oak leaves I picked up while walking the dog
limelights everywhere
more neutral pumpkins for the mantel...put a special one on a pedestal
my favorite pumpkin ever...it was 25 pounds! I love it on this vintage folding chair
just a pumpkin in a bowl...on a farm table:)
just a pumpkin on a book:) found a great bag of these assorted minis at the supermarket ~ $5 - love that!

a special pumpkin should be on display

a baby white on a bed of moss...even more special in a box
baby whites tucked in all over the place
a rustic tray needs flowers and pumpkins...always

love the color and the little girl holding it:) a trader joe's find...I think I will roast this one for dinner tonight

Thursday, October 02, 2014

llama, llama another new momma

Something I haven't shared on my blog before...I love llamas! One day I hope to move to a farm and have a few of our own. For now, we get to spend time with the llamas at the Long Island Livestock Company where my daughter takes lessons.  A new baby was born this weekend and we were able to meet her last night. So sweet!


I don't want to leave anyone out, so here are a few more of the cuties at the farm.




These beauties produce some gorgeous fiber. If you ever need wool, Tabbethia has some gorgeous colors. I wish I knew how to knit. One day! Another thing I would love to do.  I'm definitely asking for a pair of llama socks for Christmas. (Tabbethia sells them in her shop too).

Visit her shop at lilivestockco.com . Great stuff!