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: House and Home
HOW TO MAKE DECOUPAGED NEUTRAL EASTER EGGS + FREE PRINTABLE
Last week I shared my formal dining room sage green and lavender spring table. You might remember that this particular tablescape featured a super cute bunny garden centerpiece and each place setting was adorned with a single decoupaged egg nested on a miniature grapevine wreath. Although the bunnies make a great focal point, my very… Continue reading HOW TO MAKE DECOUPAGED NEUTRAL EASTER EGGS + FREE PRINTABLE
SAGE GREEN AND LAVENDER SPRING TABLE
One of my favorite ways to usher in any given season is to switch up the tablescape in my formal dining room. In all honesty, we rarely entertain, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t decorate this space appropriately for spring. Our dining room is prominently located in the house and is very visible to… Continue reading SAGE GREEN AND LAVENDER SPRING TABLE
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
EASY AND CASUAL SPRING TABLE IDEA
Easter is one of those holidays marked by a wide variety of celebrations. Here in the south, folks tend to go all out with Easter hams and formal gatherings. Growing up in California, we always celebrated Easter with a backyard barbecue. As a newly-transplanted southerner, our Easter celebration this year will probably fall somewhere in… Continue reading EASY AND CASUAL SPRING TABLE IDEA
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 TWO
I’m continuing with the virtual tour of my decked halls. If you’re seeking Christmas decorating ideas and you’ve not seen my Christmas Home Tour (Part I) you might want to check that post out, too. In today’s tour, we’re visiting the keeping room, the breakfast nook and mudroom. Let’s get started, shall we?
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