I can’t believe it’s been a week since I hopped on the computer to chat with you guys! We’ve been so busy working in Charlie’s room to give him a big boy space that I haven’t had much time for anything else. I have to say, I really enjoyed my time away from the keyboard, … Read More about A Simple Spring Vignette with Tulips
Spring
3 Reasons To Layer Your Area Rugs
Happy April, friends! It’s a new month and I’m so happy to be sharing another way we have made our home cozy this year for the cozy home series, started by my dear friend, Jennifer from Town and Country Living. I wasn’t sure what exactly I wanted to share with you guys this month until … Read More about 3 Reasons To Layer Your Area Rugs
An Elegant Garden Rose & Eucalyptus Arrangement
I hope you had a lovely Easter, friend! We spent some great time with family and enjoyed a yummy meal together. While I was grocery shopping this past weekend for Easter lunch I made sure to pick up my weekly flowers. I had planned on picking up some tulips or hydrangeas but when I saw … Read More about An Elegant Garden Rose & Eucalyptus Arrangement
Home Decor
An Elegant Garden Rose & Eucalyptus Arrangement
I hope you had a lovely Easter, friend! We spent some great time with family and enjoyed a yummy meal together. While I was grocery shopping this past weekend for Easter lunch I made sure to pick up my weekly flowers. I had planned on picking up some tulips or hydrangeas but when I saw … Read More about An Elegant Garden Rose & Eucalyptus Arrangement
Spring Hutch Decorated In Blush
From time to time I get the redecorating bug. It seems to arrive just as the seasons begin to change. I think it’s my soul longing for a change. We’re one those families that likes to eat in our dining room a couple nights a week. I love the warmth in this space so it’s … Read More about Spring Hutch Decorated In Blush
Decorating For Spring – Potting Faux Greenery
You guys know how much I love fresh flowers. I’ve written all about it here and if you follow me on Instagram you’ve seen just a few photos with some fresh blooms but I have a secret that I don’t think I’ve ever shared with you. I’m a plant killer, indoor plants at least. It’s … Read More about Decorating For Spring – Potting Faux Greenery
Furniture Builds
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
Some of our Favorite Projects & Posts of 2017
2017 was a big year for this old house of ours. The cleaning and gutting process slowed down and smaller projects took it’s place, but it still saw several big milestones. When I look a photos of our home from the previous year I see such a difference. I wanted to take the time to … Read More about Some of our Favorite Projects & Posts of 2017
DIY Home Updates
Office Makeover Design Plan
I finally started a project that has been two years in the making. With how long I’ve waited to start the makeover you’d think it would be this huge undertaking but honestly it’s been quite a breeze. I’m finally working on getting my home office completed. It’s been on the back burner for some time … Read More about Office Makeover Design Plan
Mini Laundry Room Makeover – New Year New Color
Have you ever made a design decision on a whim? I would typically recommend it but I recently gave took the plunge and was wrist deep in paint and it might be one of my favorite things I’ve ever done! I don’t know if its the gray winter days or the post holiday crash but … Read More about Mini Laundry Room Makeover – New Year New Color
Our Southern Colonial – Two Years Later
I’m so excited to be sharing with you guys today. It’s the first Cozy Living post for this new year and I wanted to start it off with a look back. You can see last months Cozy Living post here. December marked a very happy anniversary, the two year anniversary to the start of purchasing … Read More about Our Southern Colonial – Two Years Later
Holiday
Simple Kid’s Spring Table + Our New Cuddle and Kind Buddy
We’ve had weeks of rain here in Georgia and yesterday the clouds took a holiday and we had a beautiful sunny day. It was truly a sight for sore eyes. Charlie and I spent some time outside and while we were out we cut a few blooms to bring inside. I took the change to … Read More about Simple Kid’s Spring Table + Our New Cuddle and Kind Buddy
Peter Rabbit Spring Garden Party
This post is in partnership with Cost Plus World Market but all thoughts are my own. I don’t know about you but winter has been a long season. I normally don’t mind the cold days. I’ve always felt that it was a time to rest and recharge after the holiday season. This year I find myself getting … Read More about Peter Rabbit Spring Garden Party
Kids Valentine’s Day Table with Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I couldn’t be more pleased. I’ve always loved the holiday and not for the typical commercial reasons. I’ve found it to be such a sweet time for our family. In the last couple of years we’ve started celebrating with a yummy brunch and time together. Recently I’ve … Read More about Kids Valentine’s Day Table with Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes
Outdoor Projects
An Easy Way to Refresh Your Entry Way
One thing I have learned over the years is that paint can do wonders in a space. It’s one of the most affordable changes to make and it has the power to completely transform a room or piece of furniture. An easy way to refresh your entry way is really just that, paint! Our front … Read More about An Easy Way to Refresh Your Entry Way
Make Your Own Herb Markers & Our Most Recent Potted Herbs
Hooray for spring and planting season! I’m going to share with you on how to make your own herb markers today. The weather is warm here in north Georgia and perfect for getting the garden planted. Not too long ago Charlie and I did a potted herb garden. We also got to finally make our own … Read More about Make Your Own Herb Markers & Our Most Recent Potted Herbs
DIY Porch Swing & Pergola
We’ve been hard at work on such a fun project the last few weeks. I’ve been keeping it to myself but today I’m thrilled to share it with you all! A couple months ago Kreg Jig invited us back for their summer building series. You can find our outdoor buffet build from last years summer … Read More about DIY Porch Swing & Pergola
Furniture Flips
My Latest Find – An Antique Cane Bench
Friends I have a problem and I don’t see it going away anytime soon. I love antique furniture! I know that I can’t possibly bring home every furniture piece that I find but my husband and I joke that I’ll be the little old lady with floor to ceiling antiques, dodging them with every step … Read More about My Latest Find – An Antique Cane Bench
Our Dining Table Using Antique Legs
I’m so glad to be back in action on the blog this week. I took a week long rest from the blog and most of the social media outlets as well. It wasn’t intentional but done more from stress than anything. I think it was one of the best things I’ve done in a long … Read More about Our Dining Table Using Antique Legs
MDF Console Table Repair & Makeover
Hello guys and gals! Let’s talk furniture. I’ll be honest. Normally when I see a furniture piece from a thrift store or at a yard sale, if it’s MDF I happily go on my way. I don’t mess with that stuff. I’m normally a solid wood gal all the way but when I saw this … Read More about MDF Console Table Repair & Makeover
Recipes
Fresh Citrus Angel Food Cake with Lemon Curd
Spring is one of those times that I really enjoy being the in the kitchen. I love to bake and spring time is one of my favorite seasons to do that. When I think of spring recipes I think light and fresh. I’m thrilled to be joining a few talented friends of mine to bring … Read More about Fresh Citrus Angel Food Cake with Lemon Curd
Kids Valentine’s Day Table with Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I couldn’t be more pleased. I’ve always loved the holiday and not for the typical commercial reasons. I’ve found it to be such a sweet time for our family. In the last couple of years we’ve started celebrating with a yummy brunch and time together. Recently I’ve … Read More about Kids Valentine’s Day Table with Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes
Homemade Christmas Eve Hot Cocoa
My love for hot cocoa runs deep, friends. What better time is there to enjoy a warm cup of chocolate goodness than Christmas Eve or Christmas day? Sure, you can throw a pack of store bought cocoa mix into a mug of hot water but where’s the fun in that? I first had this homemade … Read More about Homemade Christmas Eve Hot Cocoa
Room Makeovers
Dove White – A Warm Interior White
Every now and then you come across a paint color that just sticks with you. It becomes a favorite and you find yourself looking for places to use it. Dove White by Benjamin Moore is that just that for me. These days I’ve found myself leaving grays behind and gravitating more towards whites and creams. … Read More about Dove White – A Warm Interior White
Office Makeover Design Plan
I finally started a project that has been two years in the making. With how long I’ve waited to start the makeover you’d think it would be this huge undertaking but honestly it’s been quite a breeze. I’m finally working on getting my home office completed. It’s been on the back burner for some time … Read More about Office Makeover Design Plan
Mini Laundry Room Makeover – New Year New Color
Have you ever made a design decision on a whim? I would typically recommend it but I recently gave took the plunge and was wrist deep in paint and it might be one of my favorite things I’ve ever done! I don’t know if its the gray winter days or the post holiday crash but … Read More about Mini Laundry Room Makeover – New Year New Color