It’s summer which means cookouts and days spent in the sun. This blackberry and mint Prosecco splash is the quintessential summer cocktail! Summer is here and so is all of the great summer cookouts and get-togethers. One of my favorite things about the season has always been that we see our good friends a little … Read More about Blackberry & Mint Prosecco Splash
Baking
Burgers with Brie & Homemade Onion Jam
Summer cooking is some of our family’s favorite. It’s not too fussy and Josh is always eager to fire up the grill, which means less for me to clean. It’s a win win! Cooking and baking is something that we do a lot of in this house and I haven’t always been very diligent in … Read More about Burgers with Brie & Homemade Onion Jam
Our Favorite Sandwich For On-The-Go
Summer is made for time outdoors and picnics with the friends. Our turkey berry brie sandwich recipe has become one of our go-to meals when we’re on the go. I know you’re going to love them as much as we do! It’s June, friends! Which means it’s time to share ways we make our homes … Read More about Our Favorite Sandwich For On-The-Go
Room Makeovers
Our Dining Room Update with European Touches
This room has seen a lot of changes. Our classic dining room with European touches has new life and it’s finally a reflection of our true style! Our dining room is one of those rooms that has gone through several stages to get to where it is today. I’m so relieved to say that I … Read More about Our Dining Room Update with European Touches
Our Elegant & Timeless Master Bathroom Reveal
Today is reveal day! Our master bathroom has gone from dark and dated to a bright and elegant space that I never want to leave! Here’s our elegant & timeless bathroom makeover. A big thank you to The Tile Shop, Vintage Tub & Bath and Hudson Valley Lighting for sponsoring and making this room makeover … Read More about Our Elegant & Timeless Master Bathroom Reveal
How-To Install Herringbone Tile & The Home Stretch
Big thanks to our flooring sponsor The Tile Shop! This week was all about getting our marble herringbone tile installed and I have to say, it turned out quite beautiful! Here’s our quick how-to on how to install herringbone tile. I can’t believe that I’ll be sharing the reveal of our master bathroom with you … Read More about How-To Install Herringbone Tile & The Home Stretch
Decorating
An Old Irish Hutch – Our Curbside Find
Sometimes our best finds are those that are not only cheap but free! You come across them when you least expect it. They add a soul and a story to our homes. I found a piece that does just that last week, an old Irish hutch. Have you ever come across something that was so … Read More about An Old Irish Hutch – Our Curbside Find
3 Ways To Make a Pretty & Comfy Bed + Our New Linen Bedding
A made bed doesn’t have to be boring. If you’re stuck in a rut here’s how to make a bed pretty & comfy in 3 different ways! Who loves to come home to a made bed? You know my hand is raised! I’ll admit that I don’t always start the day by making my bed … Read More about 3 Ways To Make a Pretty & Comfy Bed + Our New Linen Bedding
Our Sunny Summer Home Tour – Part 2
Decorating for the seasons doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple touches can make a home feel fresh and ready for summer. Here’s how I’ve used simple decorating for summer in our home! Today is part two of our summer home tour and I’m thrilled to be sharing along side a few more of my talented … Read More about Our Sunny Summer Home Tour – Part 2
DIY Home Projects
Our Secret to Keeping Organized & Completing Projects
Life can get so busy and hectic that it can seem almost impossible to get everything done. We haven’t figured it all out just yet but we do have a go-to secret for getting those projects complete. We’re so excited to share our best tool For staying organized! One of the things Josh and I … Read More about Our Secret to Keeping Organized & Completing Projects
Master Bathroom Shopping Trip at Floor & Decor’s Kirkwood Grand Opening
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Floor & Decor. The opinions and text are all mine. What a busy weekend it was, friends! I’m okay with it though because I got to look at plan for our master bathroom renovation. One of our house goals this year is to renovate … Read More about Master Bathroom Shopping Trip at Floor & Decor’s Kirkwood Grand Opening
Our Quick Linen Closet Makeover
With just a little bit of time and paint we turned our messy linen closet into a pretty and organized space! Here’s how we created a quick & budget-friendly linen closet makeover. I’m ashamed, friends. I’m ashamed that I let our upstairs linen closet get this way and ashamed that it took me this long to … Read More about Our Quick Linen Closet Makeover
DIY Furniture
Our Vintage Nightstands & My Favorite Furniture Refinishing Trick
Over the last couple of years I’ve discovered the best furniture refinishing trick! It makes the job much easier and less messy. It hasn’t let me down yet! Are you all sugared out yet? We trick or treated till we dropped last night and I had plans to get this post out much sooner but … Read More about Our Vintage Nightstands & My Favorite Furniture Refinishing Trick
My Favorite Baskets – Alternative End Table
A little fact about myself, I love change. When it comes to the house that is. I’m one of those who likes to move things around, maybe a little too much. I find myself getting a little uninspired and stir crazy when things are the same for too long. I find it refreshing to switch … Read More about My Favorite Baskets – Alternative End Table
DIY Farmhouse Planked Headboard
One question I get about our home all the time is where we bought our headboard and or if we built it. Two years ago we completed our master bedroom makeover for the One Room Challenge. At the time I shared that we built our headboard but I didn’t do an official DIY how-to. Today … Read More about DIY Farmhouse Planked Headboard
Spring
Spring Cleaning with OXO + Printable Spring Cleaning Check List
It’s spring and that means spring cleaning in our home is well under way. When it comes to spring cleaning, I absolutely love it! Some of you are cringing in your seats at the sight of those words, but I assure you, it’s true! I love the feeling of starting a season fresh. I look … Read More about Spring Cleaning with OXO + Printable Spring Cleaning Check List
A Simple Hanging Egg Tree For Spring
Our hanging Easter egg tree is quite traditional and I’m sure you’ve seen them before. They’re so simple to make and get fun for kids. I thought it would be the perfect thing to share for this month’s Cozy Home Living! Spring is moving right along here in north Georgia. We’ve been quite busy with … Read More about A Simple Hanging Egg Tree For Spring
House + Home Inspiration with Natural Spring Elements
Spring is one of my favorite times to decorate. Here’s some great inspiration for spring decorating with natural elements! It’s finally spring and just about everywhere I look something is in bloom. It’s been so nice to have color on the trees again and to have blooming flowers pop up. I find it to be … Read More about House + Home Inspiration with Natural Spring Elements
Summer
Blackberry & Mint Prosecco Splash
It’s summer which means cookouts and days spent in the sun. This blackberry and mint Prosecco splash is the quintessential summer cocktail! Summer is here and so is all of the great summer cookouts and get-togethers. One of my favorite things about the season has always been that we see our good friends a little … Read More about Blackberry & Mint Prosecco Splash
3 Ways To Make a Pretty & Comfy Bed + Our New Linen Bedding
A made bed doesn’t have to be boring. If you’re stuck in a rut here’s how to make a bed pretty & comfy in 3 different ways! Who loves to come home to a made bed? You know my hand is raised! I’ll admit that I don’t always start the day by making my bed … Read More about 3 Ways To Make a Pretty & Comfy Bed + Our New Linen Bedding
Our Sunny Summer Home Tour – Part 2
Decorating for the seasons doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple touches can make a home feel fresh and ready for summer. Here’s how I’ve used simple decorating for summer in our home! Today is part two of our summer home tour and I’m thrilled to be sharing along side a few more of my talented … Read More about Our Sunny Summer Home Tour – Part 2
Fall
Setting Our Thanksgiving Table with Decoy Wine
Thank you Decoy for sponsoring this post. Complete your own tablescapes with Decoy this holiday season. We’ve set our classic country Thanksgiving tablescape this year with the help of our friends at Decoy. Decoy wine is the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving table!
A Little Holiday Baking & Protecting Your Home with First Alert
This is a busy time of the year in the kitchen. Are you prepared this holiday season to protect your home against fire? We’re talking about our favorite cut-out sugar cookies and fire prevention with First Alert today! Thank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. October is Fire Prevention Month – practice safety in … Read More about A Little Holiday Baking & Protecting Your Home with First Alert
Floating Apple Candles & Our Fall Front Porch
For years I wanted a cozy fall front porch. This year I made it happen and I’m sharing the classic touches we’ve added for a warm and welcoming entry way! For years now I’ve wanted to create a cozy fall setting for our home’s entry. In past years it always turned out to be a … Read More about Floating Apple Candles & Our Fall Front Porch
Holiday
DIY Tabletop Burner for S’mores
With the summer heat upon us this DIY tabletop burner for s’mores is perfect for those summer evenings making s’mores without the heat of a fire pit! Grab your marshmallows and come on over! One of my family’s favorite things to do from April through October is spend the evenings on our back porch. We … Read More about DIY Tabletop Burner for S’mores
Grandma’s Classic Coconut Cake
This classic coconut cake is a family favorite with it’s fresh coconut and moist texture. It’s the perfect dessert for Easter Sunday or any spring gathering! What is it about fresh coconut that makes me think of Easter and cute little bunnies? Anytime I have my grandma’s coconut cake I instantly jump to Easter Sundays. … Read More about Grandma’s Classic Coconut Cake
A Blooming Nest Spring Tablescape
We’re so close to spring and each day my! I wish our weather would get the picture but with every fresh flower arrangement and whimsical tablescape it’s feeling more and more like spring. I’m so thrilled to bring you some tablescape inspiration along side some very talented friends. Thanks to Bre from Rooms for Rent … Read More about A Blooming Nest Spring Tablescape