interior design ideas: September 2011

Witches Tea Party

For those of you who had fun at Frosted Petunia's Practical Magic Party, you'll be happy to know there's another party on the horizon ~ a Witches Tea Party! Open to all bloggers, we'll be partying from Oct. 29-30. Click on the image below for more info, and join the f...

The Smell Of Autumn & Apple Pie

For those of you who have popped over to visit my fragrance blog, The Scented Journey, you know about my love of scents - it's been a passion (obsession??) since childhood. I grew up in New England (and still live here!), and for me, there is no season that evokes more scent memories than autumn. In this post, I will celebrate...

It's Finally Here!

The day is finally here...the Practical Magic blog party has begun! Click on the link on the right sidebar to visit all of the other blogs participating in the fun! Here is my small tribute to one of my favorite books/movies...Aaaah, that letter! Love - in all its forms - is really what the story is all about...Sally Owens: [Sally's...

Painted Glassware...

I have a "thing" for painted glassware, and I wanted to share with you my latest Etsy find, Judi Painted It. You can buy her glasses as is, or she will work with you to create a custom order. Below are some of my favorites! Find her shop he...

Upper Valley Home Improvement Guide

Did you see the article on Bonin Architect's lakefront cottage project makeover in the Upper Valley Home Improvement Guide?This great cottage has won several design build awards, including a Merit Award and the People's Choice Award from the 2011 AIANH Excellence in Architecture Awards!The homeowners were involved from conception to completion,...

And the winner of the giveaway is.......

Angela Kennedy!! Congratulations! Very excited that the winner was also one of my blog buddies! Angela gets to choose a necklace or pair of earrings of her choice. :) Contact me through my website, let me know which item you would like, and your mailing address. Thanks to everyone who participated! I will be...

Pacifica ~ Gypsy Spirit Collection

If you haven't heard of Pacifica's products yet, you should check them out! They are a fragrance company based in Oregon, and sell wonderful, natural smelling perfumes at very reasonable prices. Check out their Gypsy Spirit Value CollectionMix and match these gorgeous scents to create a signature fragrance! Tibetan Mountain Temple...

Sara Bareilles - Morningside

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I'm having a giveaway!

How'd you like some free jewelry? :) I'm having a giveaway! All you have to do is "like" my Ophelia's Adornments page on Facebook, and you'll be eligible to win a free necklace or pair of earrings of your choice! Find the link here.Introducing the latest pendant necklaces...

In Remembrance

I remember all too clearly that horrible day. It was, ironically, a perfect September morning - crisp air, brilliant sunshine. Everyone was going about their normal business, unaware that the world would soon change forever. I was on my way to teach a ballet class at the prep school where I worked when I heard the news....

A Tribute To Brown

September is here, and it's the perfect month to pay tribute to one of my favorite colors - brown! Whether it's found in a cozy scarf, a soft leather chair, a piece of rich chocolate, or a cup of delicious cocoa, brown is both warm and comforting and sensual and exotic. I'm probably genetically programmed to like it; my eyes and...