DIY: Recovering Kitchen Stools

It's been a while since I've posted here on the blog! It's been a busy time with work projects so I haven't done much with my own home to show you. I decided I needed a little decor pick me up so I finally got around to ordering fabric to recover my kitchen stool seats. They were a beige linen that I knew would not last with my crew of boys. Plus, it's an easy way to add a custom finish. I've had my eye on a blue-gray leopard print from Schumacher for at least a year. It's an outdoor fabric too so hopefully it will hold up to the inevitable spills. 

I followed a tutorial on the Ballard Design website and it was fairly easy. The fabric is stapled underneath so if you mess up it's easy to fix. If you have these stools or chairs they take about a half yard of fabric each. The fabric is to the trade only, but I can order it for you if you are interested. 

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Easter 2021 Table: Pink and Cabbage Leaf Green

I have gotten so much enjoyment decorating our formal dining room for Sunday dinners the past few months. We started this new tradition in January because I missed all the holiday celebrations. I realized there was no reason we couldn't decorate the table and have a nice meal once a week as a family. Sunday is perfect because it's the only evening in the week no one has plans. We haven't graduated to dressing up, but the boys are at least wearing shirts to the dinner table. Baby steps! One day I imagine them in shirts that have buttons, but I'll take what I can get for now.

I wanted to make our Easter table extra special this year. We are re-establishing traditions as the kids have transitioned to their teen years. I didn't realize that was going to happen. I didn't think they would hunt Easter eggs forever, but it never occurred to me that I would have to re-think how we celebrate holidays. One thing about teen boys that is universal is their love for food. I am going to give them what they want while giving the adults a fun celebration as well. Cue the bunnies!

It's a pink and green theme this year!

I always start by loading up my table with options and just go with what feels right. I knew I wanted to use my new pink chargers and monogrammed napkins to match. Then I just a few inexpensive details I find on Amazon or stores like Homegoods. These floral ceramic egg cups give me a Love Shack Fancy vintage feel, and they were a steal at TJ Maxx. 

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Valentine's Day Table

I know so many of you will be spending Valentine's Day at home this year. We have always preferred to have a nice dinner at home and skip the crowds. It's also an excuse to buy yourself flowers for the table instead of getting the dreaded wildflower bouquet. My husband wouldn't know a peony if it him on the head! I can't even get him to understand that they aren't called panties when he pronounces them. I'll just save him that embarrassing trip to the store and pick them up my self. He did buy me tulips for our first Valentine's Day together 24 years ago. Unfortunately, they were potted ones from the garden department. 

Anyway, this year it's all about the pink! Pink flowers, pink chargers, pink candles and pink champagne of course. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Christmas Home Tour 2020

My favorite post of the year is always my Christmas Home Tour! This year I added more pops of red this year than ever. I also have non-traditional decor in my foyer if that's more your speed. I love it all! 

I love these new nutcrackers to meet our holiday guests! They light up at night too. Thanks to my 12 year old son, Aidan, for taking my holiday photo this year. I think he did a great job!

Check out this top! I just got it in yesterday and it's so cute with a bow that ties in the back. It's only $12.50! 

You can see a bit of the bow under my hair. 

It wouldn't be a Christmas Home Tour without Mario! How sweet is it that his bow tie matches my top?

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The foyer is always the most popular of my photos! It's the only room without traditional color this year. I added whites, blues and golds. 

The living room is the heart of the home and where we spend the most time this time of year. It's downright magical in the evening by the glow of the tree and fire. I didn't want to overwhelm the room with red since it would be too harsh with the rest of the room so I added red berries to the mostly ivory and gold tree, fireplace garland and coffee table bowl. The big punch of red is in the bow over the fireplace. It's just enough red to feel festive. 

Of course it's best lit up at night!

Mario in his Christmas sweater

I think I'm most excited about the kitchen this year. I've replaced the counter stools with these light ones. I was excited to finally have backs to hang wreaths on them. I also have my new brass and mercury glass lantern in so it has a completely different look.

I hope you enjoyed the Christmas tour! Stay tuned for the dining room post!

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