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Friday, January 10, 2014

2014 - Decorating Plans

There is something quite exciting about a New Year.

I don't really make resolutions, I'm old enough that I've got things figured out, but I always start the new year with an urge to refresh my house. I think it probably because after fall decorations, followed by Christmas decorations my house finally looks like itself again. Everything looks so clean and tidy and it makes me fall in love with it all over again. And then I get inspired to change it!

My husband has been working from home since last February so my biggest priority it to change our study/library into more of an office just for him. I selected a new desk chair and recliner which were delivered just before Christmas. Now I need to cut down on some of the clutter, I'm sure that I can probably get rid of at least a third of our books, and move all of my stuff into my craft room, which is going to double as my office from now on. I also want to change the wall color, am thinking about replacing the artwork and maybe installing a flat screen TV.

My son will be going to High School this year so it's time to refresh his room.  I am inspired by this room and this artwork, so check back in 6 weeks or so to see what I end up doing.



Lastly I want to make my craft room into more of an office since I will no longer be using the study. It doesn't actually need much decorating but I have been shopping for some new desk accessories and need to take the time to reorganize since it now has to accommodate all of my paperwork as well as being a place to scrapbook and wrap gifts.

I created this room out of one of 4 attic spaces on the top floor of my GA home. It is basically two sides of a square in shape, with a desk, built in book case and a large storage closet at the end.

This is what it looks like now:





I'll post pictures once it's finished but here is a sneak peak of a new pencil cup and calendar that I already ordered:



Are you starting the New Year with any decorating plans?


      

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Favorite Thanksgiving Recipe's

Although I am English, I met my husband who is American when I was twenty, so I have been hosting Thanksgiving meals for a long time. I like to make little changes every year as well as bring back some of the favorites that we all love and look forward to. Here are a few suggestions in case you too plan to change things up a little this year.

Williams Sonoma Molded Cranberry Sauce
I have made this for years, and my daughter always slices the pineapple off the top for herself! It is very easy to make and so far, although I have a mini panic attack every year, it has always released from the mold perfectly. Don't serve a can of cranberry sauce. Just. Don't. Do. It. (Please!)


Roast Potatoes
Sorry, but I have to sneak something English into the meal!


Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
(Williams Sonoma no longer sells this pan, but you can get one on ebay)


Orchard Punch
For the children's table, although I like to add some to my champagne! I usually skip the apple slices and just float cranberries in it.


Baked Brie
An old favorite.


Ina Garten Roasted Butternut Squash Salad 
This will be new for us this year, but I tested the recipe at a dinner party earlier this week and it is wonderful.


Do you have any recipe suggestions that you want to share? Link them in the comments section below.