You should be just about deep enough into summer when the "I'm bored" and "we don't have anything to do" cries start flying. Swimming has lost it's glamour, the heat (or rain in our case) has set in and the excitement of a relaxed schedule has lost it's luster. This is when I always resort to a change of scenery. It doesn't have to be a big trip, not even overnight. A simple day trip will do the family good. "But where do we go?" you ask. Budgets are tight, kids can't agree on a destination ... continue reading...
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Hunt & Host Home Tour: Den
Today I am bringing you through the den. We have moved a lot over the years. Like 9 times (if you count the two temporary stints in an apartment in between houses) in our almost 15 years of marriage! One thing I have always had on my radar since having children is two living areas. It is so nice to have separate spaces if possible. I like the kids to have a place they can gather together, that is their own. Why? Not because I don't want to hang with my kids. We spend many an evening cuddled ... continue reading...
The Berry Best with a berry beautiful free printable
You may have heard me mention our garden. It is not the most highly productive garden on Earth, but our blackberry shrubs went over the top crazy this year. Like I couldn't keep up crazy. Berry crazy. My littles love to help... for about three minutes. I think we filled about 12 or more gallon size Ziploc bags with berries. From two plants. So what to do with all that yum? Make Jelly of course. We are new to the jelly trade although my husband makes a mean jalapeno jelly when ... continue reading...
Host & Host Home Tour: Breakfast Nook/Sitting Area
If you checked in last week you saw the kitchen update. Which gave you a glimpse of our breakfast area and overall layout of the space. This week is a little more focus on the breakfast nook part. I love our big open kitchen and when we first moved in I used the space in the traditional breakfast table sort of way. We ate there every morning and night. Then the food kept filling up the crevices of my farmhouse table and the unsightliness of it got on my ever lovin last nerve. I was so ... continue reading...
4th of July Mantel: All the elements of summer
We are all jumpin for joy over here for summertime. The list of goodness is so yummy and fun: A good book to read. Baseball. Sand between your toes. Cold lemonade gulped down in silly straws. Cut off jean shorts. A warm towel to dry off after a cool swim. Road trips. Especially road trips to North Carolina. July 4th...the stars and stripes Blackberry cobbler with Bluebell Homemade Vanilla The great outdoors. Freedom. All the elements came together in this ... continue reading...
Hunt & Host Home Tour: Kitchen Renovation
Don't you drive by houses and wonder what they look like on the inside? Maybe I'm the only nosey britches in town, but I sure do! It seems in the blogging world any decorating/DIY blogger has a home tour on their blog. So, I decided to join the fun. I love looking through people's houses and seeing what makes them tick. The best decorated houses have nothing to do with a big budget, large square footage or name brand home décor for me. It is all about telling a story of who you are to all that ... continue reading...
Home Update Ideas – Part two
Easy Home Updates You Can Do In A Flash Welcome to part two of a mini home makeover I helped with for a friend. I will be focusing more on the kitchen and breakfast nook today. Check out the first part here. There are so many little ideas you cans steal to make impactful changes to your own décor without spending a ton of money. Here is how the kitchen started... This kitchen has great space and the breakfast table looks out onto acres upon acres of pasture and forest. It is breathtaking. I ... continue reading...
I Painted a Sofa – Really!
Today we have a guest written post! I couldn't be happier to introduce y'all to my new friend Melanie. She hails from Tennessee, she is funny, wise and loves the Lord. We were fast friends! This blogging community is so fun that way. Today she is posting her adventures in painted furniture on the blog. I guess you could say I am starting the summer off with a blogcation...a vacation from the blog. Please show Melanie some love by heading over to her site after you read this great tutorial that I ... continue reading...