When you live on the corner of Paradise and Heron, the visual expectations for the dramatic are amplified! My dear friends, and lifelong King Lane Gang members, Rob and Pam reside at that very poetic locale; it profusely exceeds the presumption. When she requested I drive to their Minnesota Lake home to help style her large … More Lake Home ~ Restyling a Great Room with a View
You know how I make no claims to be good in the kitchen? Well, I’m only slightly above novice in the flower garden. Yeah, I manage pretty well with pots and planters. But with the larger grounds and beds and stuff, I’m still a beginner type! Still, just like I thoroughly enjoy a well prepared … More Strolling Through a Master’s Garden
“Summer time and the livin’s easy”, I won’t call it easy but it sure is lively! (Do yourself a favor and you tube Ella singing this classic, pour up something to sip on, and flop yourself in the comfort of a favorite star-viewing throne to give it a listen…you WILL thank me!) The mention of … More Ideas for Updating Your Front Porch for Summer
Really, nothing says WELCOME quite like a bright and cherry front door! Okay, you got me! Maybe a welcome sign or a welcome mat, but I’m talking figuratively and that’s literal…… sort of. We all know and are thankful for those Homes Associations Rules and regulations that keep the neighborhood free of neon green, bright … More Front Doors of King Lane – Inspiration for Personal Expression
But, as we all know I didn’t spend much time preparing food! I was far to busy adding all the personal touches to the home decor. You know, I love to make it personal! The home was all dressed up with childhood keepsakes and photographs that cajoled family and friends to take a stroll down memory lane. … More Grad Party Decor – Make it Personal
Have you ever felt a bit like a fraud, because I have? I’ve been misrepresenting myself for years, and it’s time for true confessions. Here goes! I do not have a law degree. Nope, I’ve not even served on a jury! Not really. I mean I’ve been summoned for jury duty a few times, but the parties have always settled before … More Designer Tips for Styling a Bookcase: Simplified
Easter, in my life, has always been a day of celebration! The good news of an empty tomb and a risen Savior: “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where … More Easter Table: Two Quick and Easy Settings
Yes, they are utilitarian, and yes, you may JUST fancy a convenient place to set your drink of choice and a reliable spot for locating the remote control. If, on the other hand, you prefer to have eye pleasing inspiration everywhere your glance, you may find a design idea or two that will help you curate the perfect pieces for a beautiful table top (known in … More Table Top -3-Ways: Appointing a Beautiful Table
I’ve noticed a lot of the social media “moguls” I follow in the blogosphere and on Instagram, are closing out their year with “best of 2016” feature stories. They start something like, “I thought it would be fun to share my most ‘liked’ posts of 2016”; then proceed with a blog or IG post that garnered 475,000 likes and … More The “Best Of’s” for 2016 – Except Not Really
Welcome back for the finale of Christmas On King Lane 2016 ~ where together we will tour our family room! Undoubtedly, celebrating the hope that Christmas continues to bring to our world is the top answer to “why we love Christmas”; and with that, another resounding sentiment expressed is time with family. Where better to invest time creating precious memories, than fireside in the family room. … More Christmas on King Lane ~ Home Tour Part Three
I ask you, is there anything on earth you can do for your loved ones (family, friends, and neighbors alike), that is more meaningful and genuine than sharing a meal? In the south we understand that the magic of relationship happens when you forget the challenges of daily living, push the pause button on the daily … More Christmas on King Lane – Home Tour Part 2
Let’s just blame mom! She always made the extra effort to cozy up our home at Christmas. She would add a festive touch to most rooms in the house. This year, her 74th Christmas, she has three trees in her home. One of her favorite places on earth is in Gatlinburg, Tennessee (or Pigeon Forge … More Christmas on King Lane – Home Tour Part 1
