Posts by Barbara Bussey
Thought for the Day
Hello sunshine! As I post this “thought for the day”, believe me, I’m speaking to my own attitude, as much as anyone’s. They say golf is a “mind game”. Well, I’d like to amend that thought, if you don’t mind. Life is a mind game! Let’s show ’em who’s boss this week!
Read MoreRules to Shop By
Before heading out to your nearby HomeGoods, for some afternoon entertainment, keep a few things in mind. Marshall’s, TJ Max and the like, provide wonderful fun! They’re counting on your impulse shopping decisions to kick in. But don’t fall for it, when the little devil, sitting on your shoulder says, “Oh, lookie! Isn’t that cute?…
Read MoreOur New (Vintage) Alabaster Accent Lights
You may recall about a month ago, when I purchased alabaster sconces/light covers, from One King’s Lane to replace two nondescript sconces in our family room. At the time, Mr. Wonderful didn’t understand why I would spend a fair amount of money on something I couldn’t see in person before buying, or return if I…
Read More10 Things I Love About This Room
Isn’t this room gorgeous? While I’ve never had and probably never will have an all white room, it looks so inviting. I can see it placed in a beach cottage, on the California coast. Perfect! I love this room, because… 1. The light. How could you ever be grumpy, with all of this wonderful light…
Read MoreChelsea, a Great NYC Neighborhood for Designers
Thanks to my daughter, graduating from boot camp (“Beast”) at West Point, Mr. Wonderful and I were able to spend a couple of days in Manhattan. While there, we explored a neighborhood filled with a plethora of eye candy for folks like me. We spent the day walking through kitchen and bath showrooms, like the…
Read MoreAntique Shops and Designer Magazine Is A Must Read!
Jane at Empress of the Eye who is a scavenger of major acclaim, on the Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach, Florida, had a wonderful expose’ this week, on “Antique Shops & Designers”. Available in print or on line, you’ll find that the pictures are glorious! Many think “old, dark, stodgy” when it comes to decorating…
Read MoreIt’s a Dog’s Life
When this picture crossed my path this morning, I thought about how important it is to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Our animal friends sure know how to enjoy the good life! When you consider the time and “treasure” we invest in our gardens, doesn’t it make sense to enjoy them? But in all…
Read MoreOur Potted Garden
The outside “look” of our home is just as important to me as the interior. In fact, I think it’s important that the areas transition easily; that what you see on the outside, gives you a hint of what to expect inside. Pottery, properly scaled and placed, adds sculptural interest to our landscape. An element…
Read MoreHow to Recover Fido’s Bed
Truth be told, dog beds don’t enhance your home’s decor…I hate them. Especially since our dog considers them to be a favorite chew toy! It doesn’t take long before they start looking pretty “ratty”. See what I mean? So, I decided to recover the cedar bed insert, with some leftover fabric I had on hand.…
Read MoreRisks Have Their Rewards
A few weeks ago, I was looking at fabric options, after staining an oak chair a dark walnut. I considered a traditional fabric… …but thought it was too “safe”. So I looked beyond my own fabric stash and found a leopard print, in an ultra-suede. This was not a slam-dunk fabric decision because recovering a…
Read MoreFrugalicious Friday
Just because you’re on a limited budget, doesn’t mean you have to forsake a new perk-me-up for the home, now and then…especially if it comes from Target. A few years ago, when I was staging homes for sale, Target was my home-away-from-home. I could find just about everything under the sun, to give a home…
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