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...
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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...
Five Minute Farmhouse Fence Picket Flower Vase
Five Minute Farmhouse Idea: Fence Picket Flower Vase We all have different love languages and being thought of speaks to my heart the loudest. Just knowing I cross someone's mind in a day makes me feel warm and fuzzy. When my friend text to say she had a huge pile of fence pickets from her grandparent's old fence she was getting rid of and thought of me, my heart was full. Not only did I cross my sweet friend's mind, she topped it off with an AMAZING pile of picket potential! You may have seen ... continue reading...
Weekend Homework
I know those words make some of you cringe. Homework isn't fun, especially on the weekend! Relax, I'm the one assigning homework today and it's meant to bring a shimmer of joy to you and your home! Honestly, it's silly how much this homework makes me smile. Now don't freak out - there are three parts to your homework. I promise it's worth it. Take a drive or a walk. Preferably with someone you're fond of. My latest jaunt was with my daughter after her brother's soccer game. The ... continue reading...
The Best Tip To Find What You’re Looking For
I'm about to unleash the best tip on finding what your looking for. It's so simple, yet so profound. If you've been here a minute you know strolling the fields at Round Top or making tracks around town to garage sales are my very favorite things to do. The biggest comment I get from people about this line of hunting is, "It's too overwhelming, I don't know what to look for." It's different than a department store all nicely divided into sections. Clothes neatly hung in an orderly ... continue reading...
