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
Baking
Mini French Tart Hearts – Our Favorite Chocolate Tart Recipe
Where are all my chocolate lovers? February has always been one of my favorite months. We don’t make a big deal over Valentine’s Day in our house. We normally celebrate with one of our favorite meals and a movie in. I do make sure we have some kind of rich dessert. I’ve never been much … Read More about Mini French Tart Hearts – Our Favorite Chocolate Tart Recipe
Homemade Colonial Gingerbread House
It’s tradition on our home each year to make a gingerbread house. This year I made one that’s extra special! Here’s my how-to for our homemade colonial gingerbread house. I’m so glad you’re joining me for Season’s Simplicity – Christmas recipes! Our host, Krista from The Happy Housie asked us to share a festive recipe … Read More about Homemade Colonial Gingerbread House
Room Makeovers
Timeless Master Bedroom Renovation – Tile Choice & Paint Color Decision
Wow, what a week! It was full of unexpected ups and downs. My dear little civic that I’ve had for 15 years finally kicked the bucket. It was a graduation gift, drove me to my wedding, brought Charlie home from the hospital, went with us to three different houses and took us on many memorable … Read More about Timeless Master Bedroom Renovation – Tile Choice & Paint Color Decision
Timeless Master Bathroom Renovation – Bead Board & A Pocket Door
We’re moving right along with our latest project. Today is the master bathroom renovation week 2 of the One Room Challenge. We’ve made quite the process! Here’s a look over the last couple of weeks. It’s week two of the One Room Challenge and we’re moving right along in our master bathroom! It’s a room … Read More about Timeless Master Bathroom Renovation – Bead Board & A Pocket Door
Timeless Master Bathroom Renovation – Design Plan
This master bathroom renovation will be a mixer of new and vintage style finishes. I want to convey a classic, country style all while incorporating elegant touches. Here’s our timeless master bathroom renovation plans! I can’t believe this day is really here! I’ve been dying over the last couple of months to share the plans … Read More about Timeless Master Bathroom Renovation – Design Plan
Decorating
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
Timeless Master Bathroom Renovation – Design Plan
This master bathroom renovation will be a mixer of new and vintage style finishes. I want to convey a classic, country style all while incorporating elegant touches. Here’s our timeless master bathroom renovation plans! I can’t believe this day is really here! I’ve been dying over the last couple of months to share the plans … Read More about Timeless Master Bathroom Renovation – Design Plan
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
DIY Home 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
Our Project Plans for 2019
The struggle to get back into writing and blogging this new year has been real. I can’t say I’m not rested though. I’ve already plowed three novels this month already and have my fourth book lined up. I’ve been getting organized and spending most of my time with family and friends. It’s been quite wonderful … Read More about Our Project Plans for 2019
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
How To Make A Hanging Flower Vase
This DIY hanging flower vase is the perfect touch to any summer home. It’s super cheap to make and whips up in minutes! I’m a sucker for simple and timeless decor. I’m not a big fan of clutter so I’ve found I much prefer the simple touches. Years ago I came across a photo in a … Read More about How To Make A Hanging Flower Vase
Maple Pecan Baked Brie & Our Favorite Easy Summer Dinner
Dinner doesn’t have to be fancy. Cheese and meat platters are one of our favorite summertime meals and I’m sharing our favorite recipe for maple pecan baked brie! It’s time for another Cozy Home Series, started by my sweet friend, Jennifer from Town and Country Living. Each month we’ve shared something that we do or … Read More about Maple Pecan Baked Brie & Our Favorite Easy Summer Dinner
An Easy 4th of July Flower Arrangement & Some Yard Progress
An easy 4th of July flower arrangement that anyone can throw together last minute! I for one can’t believe that July is already upon us. It seems like the summer months just fly by every year. This year especially since Charlie is starting Kindergartner this year. This mom can’t complain because we were able to … Read More about An Easy 4th of July Flower Arrangement & Some Yard Progress
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
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
