Spring, spring, spring! The countdown is on my friends, and the fact that it's now less than 20 days away is making me downright giddy. As we welcome this first day of March, it's honestly all I can think about. Yes, yes, I'm aware that in my neck of the woods, it's been known to snow until April. Ok, and rarely, there have even been a few random flakes spotted in May. But, today, I'm ignoring those facts, opening my car windows and turning my attention to bunnies, daffodils, colorful outfits.

Where do you hang the curtain rod? It's a big question and not an easy one to answer with so many different types of curtains and window styles. Lots of supposed rules. Well, here's what I say. Apparently, I've violated a very important decorating rule. And people are pretty up in arms about it. That's ok. I've been doing it for years and I've got a pretty tough shell. You see, the thing is, I don't believe in decorating rules. I think they're nonsense. And firmly entrenched in my 50s I can confidently say, I'm smart enough to never say never. Especially when it comes to decorating.

Grab a styrofoam heart and a floral napkin to create a beautiful decor accessory for Valentine's Day, weddings, bridal showers. It's a crafty, inexpensive, quick and easy DIY. Happy Valentine's Day, Friends! Today, in honor of the holiday, I have a valentine for you! A crafty treat. That's part heart and part flowers. And truly darling.

Whip up a bright and cheerful felt heart wreath for Valentine's Day with this quick, easy and inexpnsive DIY. It's a darling decor accessory anyone can make in under 30 minutes. February is traditionally a month about hearts, flowers and the color red. All which is right up my alley. Especially that red part. However, when I saw these pastel colored, felt conversation hearts, my dedication to red went right out the window.

Before I started blogging I never really decorated for Valentine's Day. My holiday decor stash included few well worn preschool handprint hearts and paper flowers. Of course, once I found this incredibly creative online decorating community, things changed. In a big way.

I am not a winter girl. I'm cold in August, so clearly this weather is not my favorite. The harbor is icy, the wind cuts right through me and there isn't a whole lot to do - comfortably - outside. So as you've probably already guessed...February? Not a fan.

I'm an avid thrift store shopper. I'm not really into buying clothes, but I could get lost for hours digging through the home decor sections. Those aisles are a goldmine for anyone who loves vintage collectibles. Or second hand finds that need a little love. A makeover perhaps. That's truly my favorite type of craft. So as you can imagine, I have quite a stash.