I'm going to be honest - 2021 is a year I am glad to see go. I am SO READY to turn the page on a new year it's not even funny. This year was brutal. I'm trying my hardest to look for the light and dwell on the good things instead of the bad. This list is one of those things. While my family suffered an excruciating loss with my divorce, I found God was walking with us every step of the way. My little business - this blog and it's sidekick the Mercantile, posted better numbers than ... continue reading...
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Creative Ways to Organize in the New Year
If you are curious about some creative ways to organize in the new year, then let me help you out! I am showing a few fun ways I organize in my home and I hope they inspire you to get going! I always feel like the new year brings a desire for order. After taking down allll the Christmas decor I ALWAYS crave a clean slate. Too much extra weighs on me after a while...am I alone in that? Don't get me wrong, I adore the festive holiday decor, but it feels so good to take it down and start ... continue reading...
Christmas Movie List for Your Hot Cocoa Bar
Grab this Christmas movie list for your hot cocoa bar! I've been wanting a checklist we could work through during the Christmas season, so I decided to make one for all of us! We love to watch Christmas movies, sometimes even before Thanksgiving. The big debate in our house is never IF we should watch a movie together, it's WHAT Christmas movie should we watch? I decided if we had a pretty complete list, at least of classics and popular Christmas movies then we could make ... continue reading...
Peg Board Decor In The Dining Room For Christmas
I just added a new peg board in the dining room, just in time for for Christmas decor! I have the full tutorial coming on how to build your own peg rail, but wanted to share it decorated ASAP! I was really debating how to dress this wall up and after mulling over a few ideas I decided a peg board rail was the perfect choice. It looks great and gives me a fun place to decorate seasonally. You can use this idea no matter how big or small your home is. When you DIY, you make it fit YOU ... continue reading...
Creative Picture Idea and DIY Mug Tutorial
Today I'm sharing not one, but two super simple projects. The first is a creative picture idea using an old picture frame. The second is an adorable DIY coffee mug tutorial. Not only am I showing you a creative picture frame makeover, but I'm also showing you a sweet stenciled coffee mug craft. Both of these projects are made using A Maker's Studio products. They would be amazing for the gift giving season that is coming up! Picture Idea and DIY Mug Tutorial The stencil that I am ... continue reading...
DIY Snowflake Garland
This DIY snowflake garland is a Christmas decoration winner! I've been dreaming of a white Christmas, but we live in Texas and those are incredibly rare! I decided to make my own winter wonderland this holiday season and with the help of Rust-Oleum. I was able to create a giant snow flurry on a small budget! You can make it snow at your house too, let me show you how. This project is sponsored by Rust-Oleum, all ideas and opinions are my own. You can make this giant ... continue reading...
Buffet Makeover and Reveal
EEEEK! I am so excited to share this buffet makeover and reveal with you! I am in LOVE! If you are part of The Salvaged Society, you saw when I found this old buffet for a song. You never know what you will come across while out junkin' and while I wasn't even looking for this piece, I knew I had to have it when I saw it! The price confirmed the speeding beat of my heart. I had no idea where it would go or if it would even fit in my car, but I know me and I figure the details out later! ... continue reading...
DIY Rustic Cake Stand
Girl. Have you priced cake stands lately? Well, I have and they are not in my budget. But this DIY rustic cake stand totally is and it can be in yours too!!! A couple of dollar store supplies whipped up and you've got yourself the basis for some precious decor! Please watch the video for this easy DIY project that is sure to save you some money! Decorative pedestals and cake stands are so useful in decorating, it always is good to have height variation and lovely texture. For this ... continue reading...
Fall Table with Thrifted and Dollar Store Touches
I never like to spend a ton on decorating, but enjoy having new looks on rotation. This fall table with thrifted and dollar store touches is a great mix of old and new, found and created, and definitely a budget-friendly fall look. I am hopeful you will get a few inspiring ideas from my home to yours! The creation part of this fall tablescape is this STUNNING table runner. I'm not sure you can guess what it started out as...just try for fun before you read on. ... continue reading...
DIY Giant Paper Leaf Garland Fall Mantel
Go big or go home with this DIY giant paper leaf garland for your fall mantel! I had such a blast creating these giant paper leaves and you will too! I can't wait to show you guys how this mantel look came together. I've seen lots of leaf garland on the internet and Instagram, but I just can't bring myself to pay the price tag for it! Does anyone else out there feel the same way? I think in decorating there are a few factors at play - money, time, and style. It's rare to ... continue reading...