If you’ve recently spent any length of time perusing hobby store aisles for the perfect spring or summer wreath, you might share in my frustration. Most of what is available ready-made is a bit pitiful. I’m not a fan of gaudy florals that look about as real as a garden gnome. I wanted something with… Continue reading EASY DIY WILD GREENERY WREATH
Category: Decor
SPRING DECORATING IDEAS | HOME TOUR
I would be the first to tell you that fall is my absolute favorite season of the year. But after decorating my house for spring, I’m suddenly having an affinity for all things light and fresh and new. It’s pretty amazing how some greenery, a few pops of color and a couple of sweet little… Continue reading SPRING DECORATING IDEAS | HOME TOUR
HOW TO STYLE A CONSOLE TABLE FOR SPRING
You know how when you live in a place long enough, you start to take certain perks for granted? After enduring weeks of gloomy gray skies I can say with certainty that I took Arizona’s sunny days for granted. In fact, there were even times when we lived there that I wished for rain if… Continue reading HOW TO STYLE A CONSOLE TABLE FOR SPRING
5 TIPS FOR A MORE BEAUTIFUL + ORGANIZED KITCHEN
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that it’s my favorite place to share photos of my home. Some of the most popular photos I post there have one thing in common: my kitchen. I don’t know for sure what it is about my kitchen that inspires people to double click and heart that… Continue reading 5 TIPS FOR A MORE BEAUTIFUL + ORGANIZED KITCHEN
BEAUTIFUL AND ORGANIZED LAUNDRY ROOM MAKEOVER
Thank you, Cost Plus World Market, for sponsoring this post. All opinions and ideas presented are my own. When we moved into this house two years ago, I almost simultaneously underwent a huge personal transition: I took a part-time job outside of the house. Having worked in and from the home for upwards of fifteen… Continue reading BEAUTIFUL AND ORGANIZED LAUNDRY ROOM MAKEOVER
FREE PRINTABLE VALENTINE’S DAY “LOVE” SIGN
I don’t know about you, but after coming off of the holidays, I don’t really feel like going all in with my Valentine’s Day decorating. For Hallmark holidays, I’m more likely to find a few cozy corners that would benefit from some festive color and a heart or two. But, while my approach to Valentine’s… Continue reading FREE PRINTABLE VALENTINE’S DAY “LOVE” SIGN
FIVE ESSENTIAL OILS PERFECT FOR WINTER
In my house we use essential oils just about every day of the year. From homemade, natural cleaning products to soothing topical applications or diffused blends, I’ve quickly become a huge fan of essential oils. I turn to my growing collection of essential oils for so many different uses and I’m always seeking not only… Continue reading FIVE ESSENTIAL OILS PERFECT FOR WINTER
CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR | PART ONE
Well, friends. I tried but I simply couldn’t wait any longer to share my Christmas home tour. Top to bottom, our home is all decked out for the holidays and it’s been that way for a couple of weeks now. Since we’re still relatively new to this house I find that decorating for any season… Continue reading CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR | PART ONE
TRAVEL-THEMED HOME OFFICE
Within our home, there is one room that represents a bit of a departure in style from the rest of the house. Our travel themed home office is just a bit different than the farmhouse decor that defines my typical home decor style. But since I spend a lot of time there, it’s important that… Continue reading TRAVEL-THEMED HOME OFFICE
Christmas at home
I was one of those kids who adored carnival rides that simultaneously spun and rotated so fast that when the ride came to an end, the rider would exit and stumble about for a few seconds, trying to regain some semblance of balance. I bring it up because this year, the period between late October… Continue reading Christmas at home
Fall Home Tour
It’s been awhile since I offered an update on house progress. Suffice it to say that we’ve been busy, working on projects that have gone a long way in making this new house feel like home. Would you like to take a little tour with me? Let’s start outside on the front porch. I can… Continue reading Fall Home Tour
Farmhouse inspired great room tour
It has been nearly three months since we closed on this house. These three months have been packed solidly full of hustle and bustle. Not only are trying to get the rooms of our home put together, but we’re trying to do so while simultaneously contending with school schedules, soccer schedules and, oh yeah, the… Continue reading Farmhouse inspired great room tour