I keep tweaking and adding to my master bedroom. I was not totally happy with the space next to my armoire and chandelier. Recently I gave my daughter my tall standing mirror because I didn't like the look in my room any longer. And honestly I really love it in her room! But since moving it out I missed having a mirror large enough to view myself after getting dressed. It is nice to really see how you look after you dress. Okay I probably sound like a broken record but yes I found this in a thrift shop for a very thrifty price. Knowing I did not want to hang it on my wall,but rather lean it against the wall. My armoire needed to be moved  just a bit to make room for this large mirror. I love decorating with mirrors,they add light and a little sparkle to any room. This will ... View Post

It's hard to believe it's November 11th and we already had our first snowfall! Working on tomorrows post here is a sneak peek.     Hi it's Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse here with some news before we start the scoop. I love this party!! I might have mentioned that before, but it's true!! And one of the perks of being in The Scoop is working with some fabulous, fun, and talented women. So it is with a heavy heart I am announcing that Linsey. from Farmhouse Porch is leaving the Scoop. I LOVE her, and will miss her here, but she lives in the area, so I'll still get to see her in person. I hope you will continue to visit her even though she won't be helping us host the scoop any more. I totally understand too, she's got young kids and a demanding job, ... View Post

I am so excited to be a part of The Scoop creating fall vignettes tour! You know that I recently shared my fall home tour. But I thought I would change things just a bit to show you how things look for now. Well at least until I start getting my Christmas decor up! I like to keep my decor for the holidays pretty simple. I create many vignettes usually very simply. One of my favorite pieces on my farmhouse table in my kitchen is my old scale. I just added a pumpkin and some roses in one of my favorite pitchers. I like using real pumpkins,the colors are really amazing! I do have a little pink in my home and I don't put it away because fall is here. I just work with what I have. Painting my walls white was the best decision ever because I can add or change any color I want! I ... View Post

I am definitely a summer girl,but one of my favorite scents of the season is the aroma and flavor of cinnamon apple french toast. This truly smells heavenly while making this in your kitchen. I wanted to share this recipe with you,but I have to admit I had to really think about how I make this. When I cook I don't measure,I do when I bake. As I was making this I had to measure so I could share this with you. The recipe is pretty basic as far as French toast. I bought some amazing  cinnamon raisin  bread from Panera. Cinnamon Raisin French toast with Cinnamon brown sugar apple topping Ingredients: French toast ************ Cinnamon raisin bread sliced thick Two eggs Milk Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon Topping: ********* Three Gala apples peeled and diced 1/2 ... View Post

I thought I would share how to force paperwhites. These bulbs take 4-6 weeks to blossom. I bought my bulbs a few weeks ago and they are starting to sprout. Although I should wait at little I decided to start mine early. I should have taken them out of the bag they were in,they must not have been ventilated well. I like using white bowls or ironstone pieces from my collection. First add some pebbles,I am using marble nuggets I found at my nursery. Add it to about half way of your container. Add enough water that the water level line is just below the bulbs of the paperwhites. You don't want add too much water because this will rot the bulb. Add the bulbs on top of the rocks and that is it! I place these paperwhites all around my home. Once they begin to root I add them to ... View Post

This past weekend my family and I escaped for a day to Wisconsin. We traveled to see Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo who performed at the Crystal Grand Palace theater in the Dells Wisconsin. We all  had a blast at the water park and concert. But like all good things it came and went by too fast! Hope you got a chance to see my new sheepskin rug HERE I just wanted to share a change happening to the scoop. Sweet Linsey from The Farmhouse Porch will no longer be hosting of  The Scoop weekly party. She wants to share more time working on her blog,her beautiful art and her family. How can you blame her. We will miss  Linsey being part of  The Scoop. But you can still visit Linsey at The Farmhouse Porch . And you can also visit her Etsy shop The Farmhouse Porch HERE.  I hope she will ... View Post