Decorating with black and white

I couldn't be happier!
When I say I'm happy, I mean I'm sooooo happy.

I'm sharing a refreshed side table
 decorated just for me.

Nothing is more inspiring 

 than black and white with a pop of color,

 especially if the pop is fuchsia.

 If you will join me at the table,
 at some point during the conversation,
 I will confess I have a passion for
 pretty things,
and 
IG is my go to for photo sharing.  There is so much inspiration. 

That's one reason my neutral
 loving home has become a home with color.

Styling this table has been so much fun.

I have a crush on black and white home decor.

  It's like the plain black dress we have; it's in style for years to come.  All it needs is a few accessories. 

What's great about using black, it's always in style.
I'm loving this tablescape.
   I knew I wanted to pair black and white plates and it dawned on me, I don't  own black plates.  The rest is history.

Warning!
 Many of my decor in this post are finds while thrifting.
I am "a bargain finder".

I loose track of time when I'm surrounded by bargains but I'm never disappointed  with my finds.

I love mixing candle holder styles and shapes.  They look perfect together.

Didn't want to overpower the table with pink,

but I enjoyed creating a little drama with a feminine look.  

I knew a few candles would set the stage.

One of my favorite on the table.

I struggle with creating a beautiful flower arrangement,
  but I never feel defeated.

 Check out my stress free arrangement.

These napkins just steal my heart. 

They are leftover material from another project.

  A no sew; just roll, fold.

Are you curious of the cost of the candles still in their original wrap...

  less than 25 cents each so I brought all twelve.  

Another thrifty find.

I have future use for all 12.

  They will be a perfect addition  to my Valentine's Day decor and even Christmas.

Got a light weight scarf?

  Just drape it over one of your fav tablecloths. That's what I did.

See, you can't go wrong.

Enjoy the moment.

Until the  next time,

Susan

Christmas in July

90 plus degrees doesn't speak Christmas
but
it is the perfect time for gift shopping, especially for a personal gift.

4 mugs:  a pop of color for my kitchen

They weren't a set, they weren't priced, but they were eye-catching.  I looked up and down at each: "where is the price"?  I knew they were worth something.  I spotted a "salesperson" who had the answer.  She was focused on stocking the shelves. I hated to interrupt her concentration, but I needed a price.  I wanted to make these mugs a part of my home.

Priced right  ... 25 cents each "take me home"

I stood speechless for a moment trying to decide if I had the perfect space for each.  I didn't want to buy just 1 and leave the others.  This was a moment when decorating in threes meant nothing to me.

I didn't have to stage these mugs to share.  I had purchased a unique rack several years ago.

Perfect place to hang out!



 

Yellow, green or blue.

  my home welcomes you.

  

Whether you are a single mug

or a pair

you will always have 

a place in my home.

A perfect place to hang out,

at my home.

Mixing elements 

My home loves beautiful décor.

Home again!

Do you have a  perfect set of mugs hanging around your home?

Thanks for stopping by.

Susan @ the Houz