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
Fall Mantel With Muted Classic Colors
This week I could smell fall in the air and the trees are just barely starting to turn. I can’t wait for the cooler weather and all of the yummy soup recipes! Until then I’m sharing our fall mantel with classic colors. I hope that it inspires you to bring a little fall into your … Read More about Fall Mantel With Muted Classic Colors
DIY Vintage Wreath Mirror For Fall
Our DIY vintage mirror with painted wreath is the perfect decor for your home this fall. It’s easy to make, understated and yet so elegant! It’s hard to believe I’m writing my first fall decor post for the year. This year as been flying by at lightening speed! I have to be honest. I wasn’t … Read More about DIY Vintage Wreath Mirror For Fall
15 Timeless Eat-In Kitchens That Inspire
Whatever happened to the eat-in kitchen? I think there’s still plenty of timeless eat-in kitchens out there and I’ve rounded up a few that are guaranteed to inspire! In an attempt to procrastinate a little longer on our foyer update I’ve gathered several timeless eat-in kitchens that I think will leave you inspired. The other day … Read More about 15 Timeless Eat-In Kitchens That Inspire
DIY Home Projects
How To Easily Plank A Textured Ceiling
Hide those ugly textured ceilings easily with planking. Here’s our simple how-to for planking a textured ceiling that any beginner can tackle! Planked ceilings, they’re charming, easy to install and give any space a big bang for the buck! We planked our first ceiling not quite four years ago in our dining room and haven’t … Read More about How To Easily Plank A Textured Ceiling
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
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
Quick & Easy Butternut Squash Soup
This easy butternut squash soup is smooth, savory, quick to make and sure to please a crowd. It’s the quintessential fall recipe! Fall can officially start. We’ve made our first batch of one of my all time favorite soups, butternut squash. It may not feel quite like fall outside but we can pretend, right? I’ve … Read More about Quick & Easy Butternut Squash Soup
Cinnamon Apple & Walnut Dutch Bread
It’s fall so bring on all of the apple recipes! This apple dutch bread is sweet, moist and oh so good! The cinnamon streusel topping is just the icing on the cake. Apple season is here and my little heart couldn’t be more excited! Baked apple goods are the epitome of fall in our house … Read More about Cinnamon Apple & Walnut Dutch Bread
Fall Mantel With Muted Classic Colors
This week I could smell fall in the air and the trees are just barely starting to turn. I can’t wait for the cooler weather and all of the yummy soup recipes! Until then I’m sharing our fall mantel with classic colors. I hope that it inspires you to bring a little fall into your … Read More about Fall Mantel With Muted Classic Colors
Holiday
Cinnamon Apple & Walnut Dutch Bread
It’s fall so bring on all of the apple recipes! This apple dutch bread is sweet, moist and oh so good! The cinnamon streusel topping is just the icing on the cake. Apple season is here and my little heart couldn’t be more excited! Baked apple goods are the epitome of fall in our house … Read More about Cinnamon Apple & Walnut Dutch Bread
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