What is this blog all about? 

Well I think I’ve chosen the perfect title to describe what I will be writing about, which is all things inspiring.

My two loves for design/decorating and home cooking have always been ‘inspired’ by my surroundings.  Sometimes it was my mother in the kitchen cooking batches of sauce, or the latest edition of House and Home magazine triggering an idea from which I can feed. My inspiration also comes from my family, my husband and two fantastic children.

Life inspires me, as I journey through new stages in my life which I’m sure I will touch on here.  But the blog is mostly about decorating, for living, not IMPRESSING.  I am a Certified Staging Professional and started with the intention of staging homes for sale.  Although I still do that, I’ve found more people interested in staging to LIVE.  This is an important difference because although it is nice to purchase the latest and greatest of everything, I personally try to be as practical as possible.  I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty, try something new, stand back and create something from my own two hands.

That relates to my passion for cooking also – I COULD just buy a bunch of cupcakes for my daughters birthday, but it’s a lot more fun creating them WITH her from scratch.  Not only do I spend time WITH her, I am doing something I love AND teaching her at the same time.

I would sum up what I do as “adapting”.  I use what I have available to make things work.  I hope you enjoy my ideas and inspiration also and maybe we can learn from each other on how easy it is to have the home you’ve always wanted.

So if you are ready to join me on this journey, we will together, create exciting recipes, re-arrange our homes, inexpensively craft everyday and holiday décor as well as share challenges and life insights that I have learned as a dedicated mother, wife, friend and colleague.

Until next time, always remember to take the time to look around...inspiration is everywhere!

“The possibilities of creative effort connected with the subconscious mind are stupendous and imponderable. They inspire one with awe.”  Napoleon Hill