Author: Carlson45

  • An Elegant Music Room

    My sister, Patty, is an interior decorator (Patty Carlson Mehelic), and she has been kind enough to start sharing some of her “before” and “after” decorating projects with us.  This week’s blog showcases an “elegant music room” which she did for a client.  The client and her nine-year old daughter BOTH wanted to start taking…

  • In The Mood For Spring!

    March 20 is the first day of spring!  Hooray!!  I think most people are ready for spring.  With that in mind, I have found some spring printables that I think you will like–they will really brighten up your home and get you in the mood for spring!

  • Fun Treats for St. Patrick’s Day

    St. Patrick’s Day is almost here!  Maybe wearing green for this special day will remind us of spring.   I am sure many of you in some parts of the  country are wishing that spring would arrive real soon!  For all of you who are Irish, and those of who you are not but celebrate…

  • Basketball-Theme Birthday Party Follow-Up

    A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my oldest grandson’s upcoming 9th birthday party sleepover.  I thought I would now write a follow-up story since the basketball-theme birthday party was a real success!  I also wanted to share with you the ideas that my daughter, Laura,  (Dooley Design Company) used for the birthday celebration.…

  • 40 And Fabulous!

         A few months ago, my daughter’s friend was going to celebrate her 40th birthday.  Since this was a “milestone” event, her husband asked my daughter, Laura, (Dooley Design Company) to plan a surprise birthday party!  The party was held at the birthday girl’s favorite restaurant–in a separate party room.  

  • Celebrate Presidents’ Day!

    This year Monday, February 16 is officially Presidents’ Day – the day to honor two great presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

  • Let’s Have a Ball! Basketball-Theme Birthday Party

    My oldest grandson is celebrating his 9th birthday this week.  How can that be possible?  It seems like it was just yesterday that I was changing his diapers, rocking him to sleep and spoiling him as much as I could!

  • Great Ideas for Valentine’s Day

    We have several days before Valentine’s Day is here, but it is never too early to start planning for the special day!  I have found so many ideas for food and yummy treats (most of them on Pinterest) that it was hard to decide which ones to tell you about!  Valentine’s Day can be celebrated…

  • Have a Super, Super Bowl Party

    The big day is coming, and whether you are a Seahawks or a Patriots fan, it is always fun to get together with friends, watch the game and eat some good food!!  I have found some really good ideas for your Super Bowl party and wanted to share them with you.

  • Valentine’s Day is Almost Here

    Well I am sure (or I hope) all of you moms are getting ready for Valentine’s Day–helping your child find that “just right” Valentine card to give to his/her classmates.  I would guess that many of you have already been given ideas by your son and/or daughter as to just exactly what type of Valentine…