How this FREE dresser finally got a makeover When you love junk and old furniture as I do and you make it as widely known as I do your phone will ring and texts will come telling you about discarded treasures. They are some of my favorite notifications. My close friend was gifted with a house full of furniture from her uncle (don't we all wish for a relative like that!?) Anyway, this meant she was getting rid of tons of her old furniture. When I saw this dresser, I had to have it. I mean look ... continue reading...
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James Avery Christmas Tree Gift
Our Christmas Tree Story Everyone has a Christmas story to tell. This year I am giving my daughter, Mae, a James Avery Christmas Tree charm to add to her growing charm bracelet as a reminder of one of our favorite holiday traditions, but first, the backstory. (make sure you stick around to the end for more #ACharmedChristmas stories from James Avery, this post is sponsored by James Avery, all opinions are 100% my own!) One of my fondest childhood memories was going to pick out the ... continue reading...
Hot Chocolate Cookies and Painted Pinecones
The holiday season is in full swing and last week's party was FULL of amazing holiday décor ideas and treats. I must be in Christmas mode because all the hot chocolate goodies and Christmas tree ideas totally stole my heart this week. We don't really have Pine cones around my house, but all the cute crafts featuring them sure make me wish I were in the piney woods about right now! Hope you enjoy this week's features and we can't wait to see what you've been up to! Welcome back to Talk of the ... continue reading...
Indescribable by Louie Giglio
100 Devotions About God & Science This week I'm going to share a few gifts I'll be giving my kids for Christmas. I hope the ideas help you in case you too are looking for the perfect gift for someone! A few weeks ago I was given the privilege of reviewing the new book by Louie Giglio, Indescribable: 100 Devotions about God & Science. I want to thank them for providing this book for review. Here is what I have to tell you about this book, spoiler alert friends, it's all good! Be sure to ... continue reading...
December Favorites Giveaway
Can you even believe December is already here? It has been so fun waiting to see who the winner would be of last month's box and this month will be no different! I have a few December favorite goodies gathered up for one lucky winner this month! To be entered to win all you have to do is be an active member of my e-mail list! A BIG congrats to for winning the November giveaway box, thank you for being a loyal Hunt & Host follower! I will randomly select a winner on December 31st and ... continue reading...
Monogram Gift Wrapping Idea
Make all your gifts gorgeous and personal with this monogram gift wrapping idea! You guys know I love to monogram all the things. Everything. All of it. So why not monogram gifts too? Look how cute you can make your gift wrapping this year! Perfect for Christmas gift wrap, birthdays or just because! I love to use plain brown craft paper for wrapping paper, it is such a neutral base that you can make your own. I try not to use gift bags when I wrap, because I am old school and love tearing into ... continue reading...
Christmas Wreath Ideas For Your Porch
Here are a few Christmas Wreath Ideas for you to steal! This post is sponsored by Tree Classics, all ideas and opinions are 100% my own! I am slowly getting all the Christmas décor up and will share more as I have it finished, but today is full of fun Christmas wreath ideas. When my friend Rhoda from Southern Hospitality Blog asked if I'd like to partner with her and Trees Classics for some holiday décor I was in! It's been a while since I got any new wreaths or garland and that is one of ... continue reading...
Bottle Brush Trees and A Party
Sweet friends! How was your holiday? I hope it was full of relaxation, good food and good company. Ours certainly was. We were gone most of the week and it was glorious! Now I am playing catch up and finishing up decorating for Christmas. So many of the cute ideas and tasty treats shared last week at the Talk of the Town Party have made it to my ever growing to-do wish list! Please enjoy our features and the new projects shared below. I love seeing everyone's creativity and great ideas. Welcome ... continue reading...
Easy Holiday Centerpiece Idea
This easy holiday centerpiece idea will help you in a pinch! Hi friends, I have a last minute holiday centerpiece idea that anyone can do...and it's an inexpensive centerpiece idea! Yay! I am part of a group that helps shop for Christmas gifts for the CASA kids in our community. For those of you unfamiliar with CASA, it stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate, these lovely volunteers are basically the liason between kids in foster care and the court system. They help advocate for kids in ... continue reading...
Upcycled DIY Tray with Tin Trim
Make Your Own Upcycled DIY Tray with Tin Trim This little project combined a few things I had lying around. I hope you like how they all come together in this little DIY tray that would be perfect for holiday or coffee table styling. I was given some random speakers a friend came across. She knows I like junk. :) Aren't they the coolest? When I got them I took them apart and had to give them a massive bath. I thought they would be great pedestals and as I was messing with them this past week ... continue reading...
