Silver and me, we’ve been together for over 30 years, and our love affair is still shining bright. Nearly everywhere you look in my cottage, you’ll find evidence of my enduring passion for this precious metal: trays, urns, candlesticks, boxes, you name it! Like a lot of us who fall in love, I was … [Read more...]
Welcome to Innisfree: Adding Cottage Charm
When Dan and I purchased our fixer-upper on a little lake in Kansas City, we were drawn by the peaceful community and the serene views. And, the thought of turning this modest mid-century house into a cozy cottage, where we could live simply and grow old together, got my creative juices flowing big … [Read more...]
Welcome to Innisfree: How to Live with a Bookworm & Love it!
Is it possible for a house to be so full of books that the foundation starts to sink, or it slides down the hill into the lake? If so, then Dan and I are in big trouble. We have so many books packed into our little cottage that I feel like a branch of the local library.When we decided to … [Read more...]
Warm Up Your Windows
I have fallen back in love with window coverings. Do you remember back in the day, when we covered our windows in big, heavy drapes? I was not a fan. Then, as people grew tired of all that fussy finery, we gravitated toward clean, simple coverings like blinds and plantation shutters, or left our … [Read more...]
Romancing Your Home
Valentine’s Day is lots of fun, by why reserve the romance for just one day of the year? It’s so easy to make your daily life more romantic just by adding a few special touches to your decorating. Here are a few ideas to inspire you. Make Everyday Dining a TreatDaily dinners … [Read more...]
Renew & Refresh for the New Year
Every year when I take down my holiday decorations, my house seems a little cold and empty. Stripped bare of all those festive greens, ribbons and shining objects, I see everything I am not so crazy about in my home’s décor, from the nicks and scratches on the walls to the dog hair. While I don’t … [Read more...]
