Ok, Maggie Rose readers, as you know we’re downsizing and I’m taking the opportunity to refresh some of the design schemes. SO that means we’re getting rid of stuff, including soft items like drapes and pillows.
We’re having a big ol’ yard sale (Seattle locals – come by on Saturday the 30th!) but I thought I’d post a few smaller items here just in case anyone from a distance wants them. Especially for those of you ...
As I was driving today from my home in Washington, DC, to my fiance’s home in Charleston, SC, I was thinking to myself: it’s the first day of summer. What should I make? More importantly, what recipe can I share on Maggie’s blog that other people will want to make? So there’s a question for you all, what kind of recipes would you like? Vegetarian? Seasonal? Light? Quick and easy? ...
Just a little announcement that I’ve started as the new Dream Reporter over at Jess Constable’s blog, Makeunder My Life, a blog about living with intention. For anyone who is interested in the business-side of my new venture, I’ll be sharing my ups and downs and projects over there each Friday. If you’re hoping to also start a business or are a fellow new-entrepreneur, I’m hoping that some of the lessons I learn will be ...
As part of the site redesign, I’m welcoming two (possibly three) new regular contributors. Tuesday we heard from Katherine, today we hear from Elizabeth who will be sharing tablescaping and entertaining inspiration! Let’s give her a warm welcome!
Overcast skies certainly put a damper on summertime fun. A little imagination helps. Ah, yes- my hair is soaked because I just got caught in a torrential downpour stepped out of the pool! I’m going to need an ...
As part of our site redesign, I’m making some changes to the virtual services we offer. In case you’ve been waiting to sign on for your room design, I wanted to give everyone a head’s up.
After Friday, June 17th, I will no longer be offering the Trimmings package or Express Decorating.
These two packages have been the least popular. However, I will be adding the option to book my design services hourly, even for virtual, long-distance ...
A statement lamp can be a great way to add personality to your home. Beyond mere function, they can add color, texture, or interest to a room on a sofa table, console, desk, or end table. While I love to use bargain lighting with great style, sometimes a real statement piece, like a great dress or necklace, is worth spending a little more on. Here are some I’m loving right now:
1. High Street Market
2. West ...
Well my friends, it’s the end of another week! Is it strange that even though I’m now self-employed I still look forward to the weekend? Not as much as before, of course! It’s probably because Ryan is home all day for two days. Love that guy.
Speaking of Ryan, here we are LAST weekend. We snuck away with some friends for a camping trip and a jaunt up Mt. Rainier (driving jaunt, no hiking).
That was after ...
Do you ever get tired of shopping the same sources as everyone else, finding the same pieces and ending up with a similar look as Sally Jo down the street? If you don’t have many good vintage sources nearby, you can always fall back on customizing those store-bought pieces.
The obvious options are reupholstery (which can be cost-prohibitive but a complete transformation) and painting – which can take case goods (shelving, armoires, cabinets) from plain to ...
Today is Day 1 of leaving the comfort zone. I turned in my key card yesterday, and popped a cork on the champagne when I got home.
Faced with a big empty schedule today (but not an empty to-do list!) I am definitely beyond that “comfort zone”… you know, where you wake up, go to your job, sit at a desk, collect a paycheck, go home, eat, sleep, repeat. That was safe. Today, well I’m not ...
Over the weekend I was able to take advantage of the weather and get out in the garden to do some MUCH belated weeding and give everything a nice drink of water. Being the blogger I am, I was also down with my nose to the dirt trying to get some good photos for you. I’m sure our neighbors think I’m nuts.
This year we chose a few starts at the store – garlic and onions, ...
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