Rhoda

Rhoda

A Design Consultant living in AL, who loves feathering her nest, finding bargains, sharing recipes, and garden projects. You'll find her with a paintbrush in her hand working on a project most days, as creating a peaceful and beautiful home is important to her.

The Beauty of Beadboard Wallpaper

The Beauty of Beadboard Wallpaper

Do you love beadboard, but don't have all the necessary power tools to get it all done? I'm in the same boat and found out about a pretty cool product called paintable beadboard wallpaper. Made by Graham and Brown in England, it's a good facsimile of the real thing and once it's up, [...]

5 Decorating Tips for a More Beautiful Room

5 Decorating Tips for a More Beautiful Room

Photo: Cottage Living
I’ve noticed over the years when doing consultations and visiting homes, that there are a few things that jump out at me when I look at a space. Things that could be improved upon with just a little work and effort.
So, let’s take a look at a few quick and easy ways to [...]

Framing Those Boring Mirrors

Framing Those Boring Mirrors

Many of us have those plain plate glass mirrors in our bathrooms that are standard builders grade. Nothing fancy about them.
Did you know that you can completely change the look and you can do-it-yourself for around $35 total?
Well, I have great news…yes, you certainly can! I just completed this project at my own house [...]

A New Year of Organizing

A New Year of Organizing

Feeling the need to reorganize and declutter? A New Year has begun and sometimes we all need a little encouragement and inspiration for organizing those areas of our life (and homes) that have gotten a bit cluttered over the last year, so here are a few inspiring visual to help get you on track!
Try not to get discouraged if [...]

How to make a mailbox swag in 10 minutes

How to make a mailbox swag in 10 minutes

Fresh greens abound this time of year, so all it takes to make a fresh swag for your mailbox is a little greenery, along with some floral foam and wire.  Take a look around your neighborhood for magnolia, boxwood, and holly to add to your swag.  Tree lots give away all their leftover branches, which [...]

Words of Inspiration

Here's another quick and easy idea on using those ever popular wall words. How about a little Peace Love Joy at the backdoor? My hubby was concerned when we had a stray bird here and there that flew into our glass backdoor, so he wanted me to come up with a solution. Wall [...]

Decorating Naturally

It's not too early to start thinking about decorating for the Holidays. With Thanksgiving just around the corner and Christmas following next month, Pottery Barn is always a great source of inspiration for making our nests more pretty, the natural way. Last year, I really got inspired to use more natural elements with my [...]

White Pumpkins for Fall

I don't know about you, but I have really been inspired this year with white pumpkins! I have never been all that excited about the orange ones in my decor, but after seeing a white stenciled version at Better Homes and Gardens online (above), I decided to do my own and make a grand statement in [...]

Which Thanksgiving Food will be gone by day 2?

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