learn how to update an orangey outdated terra cotta pot with a French country classic look. There are about a million "important" projects waiting to be done around the new house, but sometimes you have to tackle the ones that are driving you the craziest first - even if they don't really fit in a normal priority order. An outdated terra cotta pot makeover is certainly not more important than getting seats at my dining room table, but I drive up every day and look at this eyesore. These ... continue reading...
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French Excursions
I'm back with more from my amazing to France. Today I am sharing some French excursions you might want to work into your itinerary if you make it to the outer Bordeaux area of France. If you don't have a trip planned, no worries, come with me! You can see more of where I stayed and I definitely recommend hitting up a French brocante while you are there. You will want to add the sweet town of Saint Emilion to your vacation plans. It is located North East of Bordeaux and is jam backed with ... continue reading...
Open Shelving Vs. Built-ins
A few days ago I showed you the gorgeous new moody green color I used in the study and introduced my new bookcase. Today I am showing you an affordable and more interesting way to add storage by using open shelving vs. built-ins! This post was sponsored by Crates & Pallet and contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure here. You might have read that my knee jerk idea was to have a carpenter add built-in cabinets and shelves to the study due to the lack of storage our new ... continue reading...
Summer Project Ideas
Welcome back to Talk of the Town!First, let's take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Free Vintage Botanical Printables: Instant Artwork July Giveaway: 3 Chalk Couture Transfers + Supplies S’mores Recipes: 15 Amazing Desserts For Folks Who Love S’mores! Twin Window Cabinets Spray Painted Kitchen Accessories Deck Privacy Screen From Repurposed Doors Whitewashed Geometric Dresser Makeover French Country Chandelier Selection Moody Green Paint in the ... continue reading...
French Country Chandelier in the Great Room
This new french country chandelier in the great room might be one of my favorite changes to our spec house. I've been telling you guys we were going to add our touch to make this plain house cozy and personal. There are so many ways to update a builder grade house that don't cost a fortune, often just changing one or two things will transform a room. I want to start by saying thank you to Build.com for sponsoring this project. All opinions, ideas and selections are 100% my own. This post ... continue reading...
Moody Green Study
Our vintage moody green study is my new favorite. Ok friend - I'm here to tell you this all off-white house just about swallowed me up with its plain jane feeling. I had to do something stat to make it ours. To add our mark. To bring out its personality. And I went big and bold with moody green in the study. I decided to paint the entire study a deep and moody green. The whole thing...walls, ceiling and trim. I busted out my Wagner sprayer and a ladder while my husband sealed me off behind ... continue reading...
Summertime Projects for Fun
Happy Tuesday evening, welcome back to the fun party where you will get some summer fun ideas for everyone! Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let's take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! DIY Ombré Effect Pallet Tray Using Chalk Finish Paint 3 Easy Farmhouse Decor DIY Project Ideas Repurposed Tea Tins Office Organizer Easy 2x4 Benches Made From Reclaimed Lumber From Ugly Nightstand to Pretty Cabinet How ... continue reading...
French Brocante Shopping Day
I went to France for a photo styling workshop, but would you be surprised to know the French brocante shopping day was one of my favorites?! We spent the first day shopping the Brocante in a small village. It was totally my jam. We packed knowing we would be bringing home French treasures by packing an empty suitcase inside our suitcase. It goes without saying a French flea market/giant garage sale event is like a dream for me. I wanted it all. And I almost brought that much home, ... continue reading...
25 Charming Thrifted Planter Ideas
Thrifted planters make for charming décor AND they are budget friendly! I adore planting a little plant in something fun and unexpected. It lets you use things you have already in your cabinets or put that awesome thrifted find to work in a fun new way. I rounded up a ton of charming ideas for you to steal, browse through the list and see what items you have on hand that you can flip into a cute planter and add some fresh greenery to your home today! Thrifted Planters ... continue reading...
The Truth Behind The Scenes of Photo Styling
Well, this post isn't coming out the way I had envisioned. It was going to be tips and tricks I learned on photo styling, but I thought I'd share my real thoughts on the subject instead. The truth behind the scenes of photo styling and magazine layouts. As you may know I recently went to France on the trip of a lifetime. It really was an amazing experience, one I will likely never have again and one I am so thankful for. The odd thing about the trip is the one thing I was so excited to go for ... continue reading...
