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I’m craving Valentine’s Day! Red hearts, fresh flowers, and sweet treats…bring it on! Winter has settled in to stay and, without a fresh coat of snow on the ground, we need a little pick-me-up now and then. Why wait till February 14? Some meals may be homemade works of magic and some, admittedly, may come…
Have you packed up your Christmas decor? Here are some simple ideas to transition from Christmas to winter decor. We just stored 5 trees and multiple (I’m afraid to count) storage totes. Slowly, the transition from Christmas to winter decor begins. I’m a little slow. I pack a tote and then take a break to…
It’s a New Year! Happy New Year, 2022! Welcome to the new year! Fresh year, a fresh start, fresh page on the calendar! Are you looking ahead to the next 12 months? When I look at the months on the calendar (I’m old-school with my calendar….I’ve got to hold it in my hand!), I am…
How a $1 purchase started a beloved family Christmas tradition. Can I share the story of our family Christmas Mailbox with you? You might want to start a similar tradition yourself! Once upon a time… Don’t all stories start with “Once upon a time?” I guess this is not as much a story as a…
If reading glasses are a necessity in your life, why not wear them with style? Embracing the need for reading glasses doesn’t mean sacrificing your sense of fashion. In fact, with the right approach, knowing how to wear reading glasses stylishly can elevate your look and make a bold fashion statement. Let’s explore how you…
Knowing how to wear boots and leggings is a must for any clotheshorse! Boots and leggings are a daily uniform for me. Not a career dictated one, but rather a comfort driven one. When I take inventory of my shoes (boots!) and leggings in my closet, I am struck by two things… Boot height and…
Confused about how to wear classic patterns without looking boring? Why, pattern makes the world go around! Think about it…there is pattern everywhere. In nature, fine arts, architecture, media, and on and on. So, pattern in fashion is a given. In fact, I would argue that it is a driving force in trends that affect…
Is there anything as festive as a colorful Christmas tree? From the moment you put it up to the last ornament on New Year’s Day, there’s just something about that tree that makes the holiday spirit come alive. This year, why not try something different with your tree and go for a bright and colorful…
Are you ready to “Deck the Halls” but are a little short on floor space for a Christmas tree? Or are you looking for a creative way to “Deck the Walls” with a DIY wall Christmas tree? Give a blank wall the star treatment by creating a Twine Christmas Tree in 3 easy steps! This…
I am sharing Part 2 of my Holiday Gift Guides Extravaganza! Holiday giving…here we come! With six weeks till Christmas(you heard me…SIX weeks!), it is definitely time to start shopping. I have three more holiday gift guides that can help! Sonata Home Design is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate…
