I happen to love allll things jewelry, so I have tons of rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings-- more than I know what to do with! Maybe I have even more than the usual gal because I happen to own a Mercantile and when it's cute, I have to keep one for myself, right!? Isn't that the whole reason I own a Mercantile, anyway?? No, but in all seriousness-- your girl owns a lot of jewelry! I can only speak for myself of course, but jewelry storage and organization have always ... continue reading...
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My $10 Coffee Table
Sometimes the garage sale angels shine on you and all the world feels right. Y'all - I'm a sucker for a fun deal. Who's with me??? I've been so excited to share my $10 coffee table with you, I feel like it was such a fab find. Here's the deal, sometimes you have to shuck a lot of oysters to find a pearl - garage sales are no different. You guys see all the fun stuff I find and decorate with in my home, but what you don't see are the dozens of garage sales that have me coming up ... continue reading...
Garage Sale Cabinet Decorated
I've had many garage sale finds I'm proud of over the years, and this one is definitely at the top of my list!! When my mom was in town, we were out and about on the weekend, and we just so happened to drive past a garage sale-- and you know I had to stop! Among, other great finds, this gorgeous diamond in the rough was sitting there, under-loved, underused, and eager to please!! I grabbed this bad boy for.... $15!!! Would you have guessed that!? Seriously such a steal, I can't get over ... continue reading...
Headboard Makeover
I have a beautiful, scrolled wrought iron headboard, but I was craving a change. This headboard makeover did the trick and it might just help you update an old headboard or bed frame that you are tired of. My situation was about more than being tired of a piece of furniture. After my divorce, I needed a change. I needed to reclaim my space and make it mine. If you are looking for a bedroom update, I hope your desire doesn't stem from the same place as mine. Divorce is nothing ... continue reading...
5-Minute Spring Art
Y'all-- Cookie cutters are such a great thing to have around! Not only do they make cookies and other delicious food into precious, seasonal and occasion-themed shapes, but they can give you some pretty great 5-minute art for Spring! I wanted something to hang above my stove, but I didn't want to spend lots of money, or time on it! So, this was where I ended up, and I love it! All you'll need is a hole-punch, some black paint (or whatever color you prefer), your favorite cookie ... continue reading...
Life Lessons From The Biltmore Estate
I have been so excited to share some life lessons from the Biltmore Estate. On my recent vacation to the beautiful Vanderbilt home, I noted so many small things that made such a big impact on my thought process, I am hopeful these nuances and observations will inspire you in some small way as well. I visited Asheville with my best friend and we were both in awe of the natural beauty of the area, but even more awestruck by the home and grounds of the Biltmore. As people hurried past ... continue reading...
Vintage Trends From Round Top Spring 2022
You guys know I LOVE to share my vintage finds with you - even if I don't buy all the things I find, the hunt is fun to share. I hope by sharing the things I see, what catches my eye and the vintage trends happening in the marketplace, these ideas help you to sharpen your hunting and decorating skills. There is such a thing as vintage trends, what goes around comes around and it usually does in droves. Once you see the items emerge in a pattern, you can pinpoint the trends and incorporate them ... continue reading...
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2022
Sooo, Mother's Day is right around the corner, and even though I am a mother, I also have a mother, so I know how stressful it can be to think of Mother's Day Gift ideas. But, I'm here to help make it as easy as possible-- because once again, as a mom myself, I can say it's mostly the thought that counts. Don't get me wrong, I love the homemade cards my kids used to make me, and I'm sure my Mom did, too-- but we all outgrow that and have to get real gifts at some point in our life. I imagine if ... continue reading...
Add Beautiful Textures to Your Home This Spring
You guys may have seen my recent blog post with a list of trends from Market, and the most common thing I saw was patterns all different kinds of textures, EVERYWHERE! And while I think making changes to your home and adding pieces is something that takes time, patience, and a lot of persistence, I also think we sometimes just want to do what we can, where we can, right now! And that's what this blog post is allll about-- easy ways to add beautiful texture to your home for Spring, all from ... continue reading...
Decor Ideas from The Biltmore Estate
Wait until you see all the decor ideas from the Biltmore Estate that you can add to your home! I gathered up decor inspiration from this amazing estate and I'm boiling down some ideas you can try out today to add some designer ideas to your home! I spent a long weekend in Asheville, North Carolina with my best friend and it was AMAZING! If you haven't added this sweet town to your travel bucket list, do it ASAP. We can't wait to visit again, there are so many tasty ... continue reading...
