When I was a kid teen rooms all looked the same...posters yanked from the latest Teen Beat magazine papered the walls. Something was fluorescent colored and if you were lucky you had your own phone complete with your very own phone line. Mine was pink and sat next to my jam box. These days kids actually have decorated rooms that feel way more grown up. Forget a land line they have iPhones and tablets. My daughter's room has gone through changes over the years and I can happily say we aren't ... continue reading...
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Halloween Chair Covers: Bootiful Halloween Idea
Ya'll, around here we love Halloween décor. Well, any holiday décor really! I have to show you the most precious Halloween idea...bootiful chair covers. Remember when I told you I wasn't feeling the love for all the wood in my dining room? I made some sweet, neutral chair covers to change up the look a bit. Well...how about these bootiful (sorry, I had to) Halloween designs! You can add some whimsy to your dining area with these easy to make chair covers. Follow the directions from my ... continue reading...
New Neutral Rug Selection
We have a winner...our new neutral rug came in and we love it! You guys have been so sweet to share your thoughts and ideas on which rug would fit our space best! We chose the Vizier Area Jute Rug to replace the shedding, matted trampled on rug we had before. I am so grateful to Home Decorators Collection for sponsoring this rug journey. They provided the rug, I am providing the feedback! Please know all selections and opinions are 100% my own! SO MANY of you thought that B (the damask rug) ... continue reading...
Tips for Navigating Round Top Antiques Week
Tips For Navigating Round Top Antiques Week For Newbies or if You Only Have One Day! Another event has come and gone. Round Top Antiques Week has become a living breathing thing. It is growing faster than a toddler blows through clothes. As I walked my familiar haunts this year I noticed changes, some subtle and some loud. I suppose if it was your first venture you wouldn't know any difference, but I have been making the bi-annual jaunt for over ten years now. While some things have changed ... continue reading...
My Favorite Neutral Rug Choices
I am about to say four words that are hard to let loose...I made a mistake. It's true. When I picked the rug in our living room about four years ago I made a bad choice. I was all in love with it's bog loopy texture and slightly modern feel. But this rug was all wrong for us. We actually live life in this room. My husband works out on this rug every day. (you can see a glimmer of it's original glory in this section that was hidden under the couch...) It gets some massive wear and tear. ... continue reading...
Black & White Pumpkin DIY
I'm going to be totally honest with y'all today. Well, I always am but today might not be the pretty kind of honest. I'm sharing how to make these adorable black and white pumpkins that go with the whole books and pages theme I have going on at my house for fall. They are messy to make, but that isn't the ugly part of this post. The truth is I am struggling sharing this silly little DIY with you. I have been in a funk. My main thoughts have been what does it matter? What does it matter that ... continue reading...
Homemade Mini Cloche
This quick and easy homemade mini cloche will have you doin' fancy decorating in no time! You only need three things to complete this little project that packs a punch. Mini Cloche Supply List: (the following are affiliate links which means should you purchase something I will make a small commission, your price stays exactly the same!) Glasses Glue Old (or new) hardware Simply apply a small amount of glue to the know and press in place on the bottom of your glass. Allow to dry ... continue reading...
Lazy Layers – The Quick Way To Add Age To Furniture
Today I am sharing a lazy furniture tip on how to add age to furniture quickly. The truth is it's been a crazy few weeks around here. My mom had surgery and the recovery was less than smooth. I am thrilled to say she has turned the corner and doing MUCH better now! I was fortunate enough to spend over a week with her to help out. We all thought she would be better quicker and when that didn't happen we rolled with the punches. This week has been a good lesson in the fact that things change, they ... continue reading...
DIY Aged Barnwood
Everywhere you look aged chippy wood is the farmhouse rage. But we don't all live in the country, with easy access to old barns full of beautifully aged barnwood. I have a solution for you! This summer I had so much fun attending the Haven conference in Atlanta. Haven is a weekend packed to the brim with creative classes and education for DIY bloggers...plus it's just a fun way for all of us to get together in real life. It is made clear if you're headed to Haven you should bring an extra ... continue reading...
DIY Chalkboard Placemat
DIY Chalkboard Placemats Hi dear friends! Today I have a fun fall tour for you...complete with mantels, wreaths, tablescapes, free printables and porches! It rolls out all week. Not to mention my DIY chalkboard placemats. When I was young teachers would send kids outside to bang chalkboard erasers as a form of punishment. I never really got how that was punishment! Everything about a chalkboard was mesmerizing to me. Getting to write your name or an answer on the big ... continue reading...
