When we decorate for Christmas, we usually just decorate typical things: putting up a Christmas tree, placing a wreath on the door, and perhaps putting outdoor lights on our house. But the chicken house in your yard can be a fun spot to add cheer and decorate for the holidays too. As Americans rediscover backyard…
It’s no secret to anyone who visits my home or business that I love equestrian decor. Even so, I used to be surprised when my birthday rolled around each year and casual friends seemed to always think the perfect gift for me was a picture or painting of a horse. It made logical sense, I…
This delightfully absurd pairing is a bit of your own creation, dear blog readers. 80% of Hawk Hill’s visitors surf in for articles related to A. chandeliers or B. equestrian style and design. I’m naming you enablers, just a bit, because in replying to your comments and keeping my mind brainstorming in these areas I’ve…
From 2010-2015 Hawk Hill’s stable was inhabited always by a horse or two and I ran a tack store out of a warehouse building on the property that was designed to look like a barn, so it seemed appropriate for both my use of the property and the design of the buildings themselves to integrate…
Last Updated: Equestrian decor is practically a love language for me, so as a sequel to Repurposing Horse Halters for Equestrian Home Decor, here’s a mashup post collecting shots from other parts of my blog, showing various ways I have re-purposed and decorated with horse bits. Typically I call my style “Equestrian Inspired” as…
I don’t often tackle a room remodel by myself- typically my adventures are limited to small projects- but not too long ago I took a deep breath and dove into one of my biggest projects: remodeling a tiny bathroom cursed with peach tile, peach walls, and an 80’s vanity. Lacking the tools, funds, skill, and…
Each year I try to post a preview of my Christmas decorations before the rush of the holiday season begins- and then a full followup and a few tutorials during the relative quiet season of the weeks following the new year. While I’m still working on a few new decorating projects for Christmas 2014, here’s…
