What do I do with old photographs? There are always suitcases and boxes full of old photographs in flea markets and thrift stores, maybe even your attic. Often you see a sign that says, "adopt a new family", "instant family" or "trade in your family for new ones" as a funny saying alongside the box. These old photos always intrigue me, but I am pretty fond of my family and want to keep them (most days anyway ;) ). So what to do with old photographs you came across that speak to you? ... continue reading...
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5 Trendy Updates for Your Halloween Decor
Easy Updates to Keep Your Halloween Decorations Trendy You guys know I LOVE to decorate for Halloween! It is such a fun time to let loose and be silly. Our back porch is a cozy spot and it got a quick little Halloween makeover with a few quick DIY projects to make it look extra cute and on trend! I worked with Joann to bring this Halloween porch decor to life, they had everything I needed to complete the look. Poor porch - it was still waiting for a change from July 4th! This post is sponsored ... continue reading...
Amber Glass Jar Mantel Decor
I'm going to share a beautiful mantel decorated with dried roadside flowers and vintage brown glass vases mixed with new amber ball jars today, but really this post is about so much more than that. I hope you'll take a minute to spend with me... Do you wonder what your purpose is? Do you ever sit at home alone and wonder if it even matters that you know how to paint or sew, that you are an exceptional cook or maybe amazing at jewelry design. Maybe you aren't super crafty but generosity pours ... continue reading...
Utensil Holder Perfect for any Table Setting
Have you used a utensil holder to help set your table? They are so cute and have a ton of DIY decorating potential. This quick and easy idea is perfect for any holiday table setting, or just for every day! I sell these adorable burlap utensil holders in my shop and have been dying to give them a mini makeover! For this easy table setting for the directions here. This post contains affiliate links, if you make a purchase I might receive a commission, your price stays the same. DIY ... continue reading...
French Country Kitchen Ideas
I've been talking about this kitchen renovation for months! We finally redid our spec home kitchen into a modern French country kitchen and I am LOVING the change it made for our entire house! If you've been following along, you can see the mood board I created to help bring the space together here. It has a shopping guide if you'd like to know where to find any of the ideas you see in our new kitchen. Today I am just sharing some pictures of the finished product to give you some ideas for your ... continue reading...
Personalized Name Christmas Ornament DIY
Y'all know my love for all things monogrammed. I'm breaking away from the monogram today and going for a whole name Christmas ornament DIY you are going to love. Personalized is always better. You are also going to love that this little ornament idea because it's part of a 12 Days of HANDMADE Christmas Ornaments blog hop - you are going to get some tremendous ideas friend! There are some super amazing ideas like Shrinky Dink Vintage Postcard Ornaments and gorgeous tassels out of unexpected ... continue reading...
Dishwasher Clean or Dirty Sign
OK ladies - who wants a little help in the kitchen? I am beyond grateful that my husband cooks and that leaves me to do the dishes, which I don't mind a single bit. BUT...when my kiddos take full advantage of playing dumb and "not knowing if the dished are clean or dirty" I loose my cool, calm, collected mom state. I mean really...how hard is it, right? Maybe you have a loved one in your home that just can't seem to tell if the dishes in the dishwasher are clean or dirty and conveniently leave ... continue reading...
Art Niche Decorating Idea
Easy Upgrade for Your Art Niche I'm kicking off this blog post by telling you guys, I am not a fan of an art niche. I never have liked them and I can't really tell you why. They seem somewhat limiting and kinda hard to decorate. Am I alone in my feelings? Well, our new house has one art niche, it was pretty boring and just blended in until we dressed it up. I'm going to show you how we upgraded our art niche with wood tile! Sounds hard, but it was simple. This post is sponsored by DIY Decor ... continue reading...
French Scenery
Spring brought me the devine opportunity to visit France for a week. I've shared about the workshop I attended and the outings we had, but I had SO MANY pictures left of French scenery that I've not yet shared! Today is the day...just snapshots of the gorgeous, laid back lifestyle I enjoyed on my vacation, I hope they feed your soul. Can you even get over how gorgeous this flower is!? The old church by our chateau. With the door tread worn down, just imagine all the souls that graced ... continue reading...
B is For Bee Pillow
This DIY Bee pillow is perfect for a classic living room or a special teacher gift A few weeks ago I showed you all the most precious farmhouse classroom in the world. To say thanks to my son's teacher for letting me barge in and photograph his room I made him a special pillow with a teacher twist. This pillow would be perfect for the favorite teacher in your life, but you can also adapt it for classic decor in your home or possibly make a slew for Christmas gifts that look extravagant. I ... continue reading...
