It's summer time and that means one thing at our house. Sibling rivalry is full blown. I am not sure I will ever understand the extent of ugliness that can spew out of their mouths towards each other and then, within minutes, they would take a bullet for one another. My sisters are much older than me and we didn't really grow up in the same house together so this sibling banter is totally new to me. My little darlings really are sweet, but they save a special tone and temper reserved ... continue reading...
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When Your Home Holds You Captive
We've all been there at some point. Sitting in a house we don't love. Just biding our time until we can move. Things will be better when we have more space, a bigger yard, an updated kitchen or _____ (fill in the blank with your dream). We sit. Held captive by our home. Temporarily immobilized. Not wanting to decorate, hang pictures or get cozy in the waiting period. I've done it. Multiple times. The problem is we never know when the next living situation will surface and who even knows if it ... continue reading...
Patriotic Twig Vase
Summer is a fun and cheery time to be outside doing outside things! I wanted to incorporate the outside into a fun patriotic DIY project that anyone could do for fun 4th of July decor This month my Junk Visionary friends are all bringing you a fresh new patriotic project to enjoy. My husband and I were working in the yard last weekend and I trimmed back an overgrown shrub. An Eleagnus to be exact. As I was hauling the brush to the curb the typical thought went through my mind. "What a ... continue reading...
Picket Fence Dog Bowl Station
I couldn't leave our little lady out of the picket fence crafting craze happening at our house! Our greyhound Gigi needed a little piece of the picket action so I hooked her up this week! You guys might be getting tired of this pile of old fence pickets I inherited, but they are a constant source of inspiration for me and I'm afraid until my supply is depleted y'all are in for it! Let's be real. Most dog bowl/toys/beds/paraphernalia is not that attractive. Luckily there are a ton of ... continue reading...
Thrifted Summer Vignette
It's officially summer according to me. June 1st is the starting line to summer in my head. The kids still have a few days of school left and the solstice calendar won't declare it for a few more weeks, but today is my go day. To kick it off I'm sharing the Hunt & Host quote of the month and a fresh little vignette on display in my home. We have a huge island in my kitchen and it's one of the areas I decorate and re-decorate on a regular basis. It's a fun spot to throw in some seasonal ... continue reading...
DIY The Magnolia Market Look
Magnolia Market in Waco is the go to store to get the fresh Fixer Upper look made famous by Chip & Joanna Gaines. The fun thing about farmhouse fresh is it's attainability. You can get the look on any budget. Here are a few projects to help you infuse the Magnolia Market look into your home! Start by visiting the store! If you can't make it in person, check out my trip! This Spring mantel gives you ideas you can incorporate year round into your home for that farmhouse feel! DIY ... continue reading...
Outdoor Party Buffet Table in Pool Blue
I might be a little bit excited about my latest project. I've been dreaming of an outdoor party buffet table for a while now... Before I get to the details I want to warn you about the projects you'll find listed at the bottom of this post. They are beautiful. And you will want to visit them all. So read all the way till the end and then explore. Just a heads up ;) Ever since my mom and I pulled this old door out of a trash pile on our way home from church I've been ... continue reading...
A Game Changing Decorating Question To Ask Yourself
Today I have the best decorating question to ask yourself. Really, it's a game changer. You may be familiar with the popular 90's phrase WWJD? (What would Jesus do?) This thought provoking question aimed to direct your moral compass was written on bumper stickers and bracelets everywhere for a long spell in the 1990's. It's a really good question. It also happens to be a really good decorating question. You see, sometimes in my own home I hit a slump in decorating. When you ... continue reading...
A Gift for the Young Girl in Your Life
I'm kind of an entertainment junky. There isn't much I love more than taking my kids to a movie or watching one at home with them. Snuggling up on the couch with a home décor magazine is blissful. I have piles of useless movie trivia and celebrity stats stacked in my head. I've been that way since I was a teen. My aunt gave me a subscription to Seventeen magazine every year and it was the best thing ever. My daughter is entering the tween years and she is falling in my footsteps. She loves ... continue reading...
When you don’t want to paint your dining room chairs, but you don’t love them as is.
What to do when you don't want to paint your dining room chairs, but you don't love them as is: There is a lot of talk about painted furniture around this place. I truly love it. But every once and a while there is furniture you're hesitant to change so dramatically. I always have to laugh when purists get downright upset when you put paint to wood. On occasion you will take a verbal beating on some websites if you showcase a piece of painted furniture! People are serious about the ... continue reading...
