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Ten Stunning Rustic French Country Chandeliers

Looking for a gorgeous, rustic French country chandelier, at a reasonable price? We’ve found ten of the most stunning ones out there!

For many years, I wanted an antique crystal chandelier in either my dining room and/or entry way.

I shopped flea markets and antiques stores, and even Ebay and 1st Dibs, and I kept coming up short. It was hard to find the right size, and of course, the right price! And then, naturally, life would get busy and I’d stop looking. (I never understand people who are such fast decorators! This is definitely not me!) As a result, many years went by with no decent chandelier in either space. read more

Ten+ Fabulous French Farmhouse Style Mirrors!

Do you love French farmhouse style mirrors as much as I do? French mirrors are stunning and add so much to a space, but they can be so expensive! In this post, I’m sharing some fabulous options that won’t break the bank!

Lately I’ve been really loving mirrors. Which is funny, because, ironically, of all the things I decorate with, mirrors are not usually one of them. read more

Best “Restoration Hardware” Style Dining Tables – for Less!

So I’ve been looking for a dining room table for what seems like forever now! Not looking everyday, all-the-time mind you, but looking here and there and shopping around – for at least two years! I’ve been looking on the internet, in catalogs, shops, and antique stores, as well as on sites such as Chairish and Ebay. read more

The 10 Best Fall Candles to Make Your Home Smell Amazing this Season!

So, I’m admittedly a pumpkin freak... I like the infamous Pumpkin Spice Lattes, as well as anything else pumpkin flavored. And I especially love pumpkin scented candles! But I also love a lot of the other scents of fall. So in this post, I wanted to share with you the most amazing fall candles out there – and they’re not all pumpkin scented! read more

Why a French Bergère is the Perfect Chair, and Where to Find One!

There is nothing quite like the perfect arm chair in a living space. And of course, since I’m partial to French style in general, I just adore a good French chair! Bergère chairs are versatile, classic, and comfortable (which not all armchairs are). read more

Friday Favorites – The Top 7 Best Holiday Scented Candles!

I absolutely love scented candles, but my two favorites are pumpkin in the fall and holiday scented in the winter. However, I don’t know about any of you, but many times they just don’t meet my expectations. They are either cloyingly sweet, or too strong, or simply non-existent! And since they are usually not cheap, I hate being disappointed once I get them home. Believe me when I tell you I have purchased =&0=& of winter/holiday scented candles! So, today I’m sharing with you my absolute no-fail, perfectly scented, long-lasting holiday scented candles! This way, you don’t have to try them out, or be disappointed, or (worse) waste money. These are=&1=& holiday scented candles around! So here they are, in no particular order…. The good news is this Balsam & Cedar soy-based candle by Illume smells so good! The bad news is it seems to be sold out in a lot of stores. However, I did find it at Nordstrom! This candle actually started my obsession with Christmas candles! Joie de Noel by Votivo is an amazing scent and unlike any other I’ve ever smelled. It’s Christmas-y, but not just because it smells like pine. There are other elements in it like rosemary that make it much more than that. When I burn this, people always comment on how good it smells and ask me what it is.

Frasier Fir by Thymes is exactly like it sounds; with a “just cut forest fragrance.” Soy-based.

White Fir by Trapp is another forest-y scent. Soy-based.

This candle is a new one for me this year and is actually hand-made by a friend. Frosted Spruce by Wynn & Roo smells like fresh greenery with just a hint of citrus. Soy-based. read more