This post started off as a simple discussion around our dinner table. My husband and I tossed around a list of things we should teach our kids before they leave home and move out on their own. It was just a few things we had noticed they didn't know how to do yet. And then I asked Facebook what else should be on our list. Facebook always has lots of input! I complied the list for myself, but I am betting you either have some teens about to be on their own or you know someone who does. Maybe ... continue reading...
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Budget Shopping Tips for Home Decor Ideas and Inspiration
I am letting you in on one of my FAVORITE things to do! I seriously love to do this, I do it all the time and anyone can do it. It's completely free, amen and hallelujah! You might have followed along a while back when I took you shopping with me to a precious store in Waco, Texas ( you can catch the replay here). I did make a few purchases on my outing, but more importantly I shopped for home decor ideas and inspiration. Today I am sharing them with! Along with some pointers on what to look for ... continue reading...
DIY Painted Terracotta Pots with a Shabby Chic Feel
I love to take a simple terracotta pot and make it fit into my vintage style decor. You know - make a plain pot rustic and aged, make it feel worn and broken in. Like it was taken from another place and time. When you see how simple this terracotta pot craft is you will be painting all the things, trust me! You can do this on any size terracotta pot, but since mine is for indoor use, I opted for smaller ones you can find at the dollar store or discount store in your area. I love to use pots ... continue reading...
Interior Paint Colors From My Home
Picking out interior paint colors for your home is no joke. It can be a stressful decision, but it doesn't have to be. Often seeing the colors in someone else's house first can really help you make paint color selections with confidence. I get asked a lot about the paint colors in my home so today I am sharing my whole house paint colors. I hope they inspire you to try something new! Paint is so much fun and one of the least expensive, yet impact-full decorating upgrades you can make. I have ... continue reading...
Plant Little Seeds
Growing up I wasn't really raised in the church. We went on occasion, but were not an every Sunday kind of family. Not even an every month kind. Faith was not a huge part of our lives, we didn't talk about it much. But growing up there was a picture that hung on our wall and it always intrigued me. We had a big gameroom with a pool table and bar, it was an awesome place to hang out. My parents did lots of entertaining there and I had many a birthday party myself. One wall was covered in ... continue reading...
My Short Hairstyle Tutorial & Products
So many of you have been asking about my short hairstyle and how I style it, especially since I have very straight, very fine hair! I decided to break away from the decor for just a minute and share my hair tutorial with you! I hope it helps you - feel free to ask questions. I'm going to show you how I go from straight as a board hair to this... I did my hair on a Facebook live recently and this is the edited version to make it a little shorter and quicker for you. I have a list of the hair ... continue reading...
Black And White Valentine’s Day Mantel
I am carrying on with my romantic picnic Valentine's theme here and it is still an awesome black and white theme as well! I love this little Valentine's Day craft that MADE this mantel! You can see how to make these hearts more here. The string of hearts made from dollar store supplies reminds me of a charm bracelet...do you see it!? I think it would be so cute to a have a bracelet full of all these precious dangling hearts. But until then...just the mantel! I brought my huge ... continue reading...
Ways To Decorate With Silver
After sharing all my thrifted silver finds with you everyone was asking me to share ways to decorate with silver. So here it is, a list of ideas for you, some of these vignettes and ideas come from my home and some from other bloggers I adore. You can click on each link to find out more if you'd like. But now let's dive into the many ways you can use silver in your decorating! Watch my short video for a few ways I have vintage silver scattered through my home! I think silver ... continue reading...
5 Simple Ideas to Make Your Morning Routine More Lovely
Are you a morning person? I kinda am. I don't mind getting up most days, but I like to have plenty of time to wake up before I really get rolling into the day. I began to notice when I added a few things into my morning routine it helped me start the day off with a better attitude. They're just little things, but I thought I'd share them with you in case you want to make your mornings a little more lovely! Ideas to make your morning routine more lovely Make the ordinary prettier - ... continue reading...
Romantic Valentine’s Day Table
This girl loves a theme. For my Valentine's Day decorations I wanted to create a romantic picnic theme. Something bold yet dreamy, bringing a touch of the outdoors in. I think the dining room turned out perfect! The chandelier got a huge makeover with small branches and stems I cut out of nature. Free, easy and impactful. Sometimes you just have to decorate the unexpected. (Learn how to make the giant Be Mine Heart here) For the soft and fringe-y chandelier hanging I ripped up ... continue reading...
