Treasure Hunting ’til Your Legs Give Out! We didn’t know exactly what to expect when we made our first trip to the Madison-Bouckville Antique Week this past weekend, and in the end I’d say we were over-matched. Yes, we had done our research and knew it is the largest antique show in New York State …
This past weekend was the Port Elgin, Ontario Antique Show which we had never attended before, so we thought we would travel up to the south Bruce Peninsula and have a look around. Located on the Lake Huron shoreline in Western Ontario, the beach towns of Port Elgin, Southampton and Kinkardine boast lovely little downtowns, …
When I was a kid, I spent a couple of glorious weeks each summer at a family cottage on a clear, cold lake in Northern Ontario. Though the “camp” had no plumbing or power, I loved every minute of my time there, fishing off the dock, racing to the swim platform and exploring the …
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Let’s face it, none of us can improve on Mother Nature. Her shapes and patterns are not only beautiful, but familiar and comfortable. We are absolutely in love with the concept of organic decorating, which combines rustic, vintage and natural elements to create a calming living space. Focusing on the Earth’s beauty by accessorizing with …
There are finally some signs of spring here in the Northeast. A few delicate crocuses are up … The daffodils are on their way … And best of all, the robins have made their nests. They are always the earliest around here. The first time I walked by this lovely little nest in a shrub along …
Decorating a fireplace mantel that is the focal point in the room can sometimes feel a bit intimidating. If you’re like me, you look at the beautiful mantels in Country Living and Better Homes & Gardens and think, “why can’t my mantel look like that?” Now it can with our 5 easy steps! The …
The warmth and coziness of rustic decor lends itself to holiday celebrations when family and friends gather for the most special and memorable occasions of the year, and our rustic Easter party is one of our favorites. Our family loves our traditional Easter brunch and egg hunt, which sometimes takes place outdoors and other …
There’s no rule that says rustic bathrooms need to be dark. In fact, the bathroom is one place in a rustic home where you might want to lighten up a little. We bought a beautiful antique Edwardian shelf last month at an auction, and that, combined with the promise of spring (soon, please!), got my …
We’re so excited about all the references to “rustic luxury” in the 2015 decorating trends articles we’ve been reading! This one especially caught our eye: Rustic Luxury – How to Get this New Décor Trend at Home! Posted on Better Decorating Bible by SuzyQ When we think of rustic design and home décor, we usually …
The holiday decorations are packed away for another year, and many of us are looking to the long, cold months of winter ahead. Lucky for us, rustic homes take on their coziest and most comforting aura now as frost glazes the window panes and the snow piles up outside. The bedroom is an ideal spot …