I began this blog 5 months ago, in February. I was home, more than usual, and slightly sofa bound, nursing my 10 year old son, who had MONO, back to health. At that time, I had two blogs; one that I had started a few years ago…mostly an “essay” blog but that got… Read More Narrowing my Focus

…previously on “MY OLD COUNTRY HOUSE”, I introduced you to the newest member of our familyhousehold decor, my new Swedish Grandfather Clock. He is set to arrive mid August and I am torn as to where he will live. I only know one thing for sure, where ever he starts, he will not stay there.  … Read More Marking Time

      I have perused “One Kings Lane” for a year or so now. It is an incredible website. It has gotten some great exposure on “Million Dollar Decorators” on Bravo

…I am not going to critique the show…I LOVE it and that is all that matter. Honestly, I would watch it every day if it were on

     I am often torn as to which way to go with decorating…high end…low end….simple….lavish…relaxed…you got my drift. I am attracted to so many styles and I am sure there are those who would say “too many”, but I have never felt the need to pick one and move one. My House is My… Read More Make it your own

…one of my favorite parts of any decorating job ARE the finishing touches, Those little things that are completely unnecessary…  except that they COMPLETE the look and pull it all together. For example, in my kitchen, I really needed kitchen cabinets …that part is not optional… but I DO NOT need shiney new Restoration Hardware… Read More KITCHEN MAKEOVER PART 3 – BEAD BOARD WALL PAPER? Yeah, You heard right!

Hi there and welcome to My Old Country House. My Name is Lesli DeVito.My name before I got married was Leslie Smith.Leslie jean Mallory SmithYou may have noticed that my first name “Lesli”had a “e” before I got married..yeah….I am crazy like that…dropped the “E” when I became a DeVito. Our  Pre-kids Christmas Card.When this… Read More ABOUT ME…and Welcome to My Old Country House

We have a piano. No, it is not an heirloom and none of us really play though the kids do read music and occasionally tinker around. We got the piano 5 years ago  for $300 from  friends who got it for $650 15 years ago. I love having it in our home and I don’t… Read More TO PAINT OR NOT TO PAINT…THE PIANO

MY OLD COUNTRY HOUSE has been the HOST site of ART CAMP this week,  and will be again next week. It was an idea that had been brewing for years and this year I just decided to go for it! WE DID PAINTING… PHOTOGRAPHY WE HIKED TO THE CREEK AS IF ON CUE, A HERD OF COWS, CAME DOWN… Read More ART CAMP 2011

… PREVIOUSLY ON MY OLD COUNTRY HOUSE…AKA $40 decorators…we talked about the Power of Turquoise and one of my favorite blogs…”House Of Turquoise”…     Many people these days have forgone the formal dining room of the olden days in exchange for large comfortable tables with easy sensible stylish chairs and a more open floor plan.… Read More Painting my Dining Room Table