This homemade tomato soup is smooth, hearty and oh so flavorful! It’s the perfect cozy comfort food for these cold fall evenings. One thing I love about this time of the year is the warm comfort foods. I’ve always looked forward to dinner in with a yummy soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. As the weather … Read More about Classic Homemade Tomato Basil Soup
The Best Apple Streusel Pie
Apple pie is a true classic American dessert and this just might be the best apple streusel pie recipe I’ve ever made! It’s delicious and perfect for all of your family gatherings this holiday season. Who needs cake when you’ve got pie? Or at least that’s what we say in my house! To be honest … Read More about The Best Apple Streusel Pie
Classic Chocolate Cupcakes With A Cute Ghost Topper
These classic chocolate cupcakes are light, rich and a true classic! I know you’re going to love them as much as we do. No matter the occasion you’ll come back to this recipe time and time again. Years ago when I made cakes and cupcakes for showers and parties people were always surprised when I said … Read More about Classic Chocolate Cupcakes With A Cute Ghost Topper
Room Makeovers
My Home Office Before & After
What was once a dark and dirty space is now a bright and inspiring home office! I’m pleased to say that today we’re finally sharing my classic & subtle office reveal. We’re taking a little break from the fall posts today because It’s time for a room reveal! It’s been almost four years since we … Read More about My Home Office Before & After
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
Decorating
Our New Black Front Door + 15 Stunning Front Doors Painted Black
Are you in search of the perfect paint color for your front door and need a little inspiration? Here’s a collection of classic & beautiful homes with front doors painted black that are sure to inspire! A few weeks ago I finally brought of the paint brush and roller and painted the front door. It’s … Read More about Our New Black Front Door + 15 Stunning Front Doors Painted Black
3 Simple Touches For A Fall Hutch
Fall has arrived and I’ve got 3 easy ways to give your space an autumn feel. Here’s how I created a simple fall hutch effortlessly. My favorite month of the year has finally begun. October has always felt like such a cozy month. It’s fitting that we start the month with our cozy living series … Read More about 3 Simple Touches For A Fall Hutch
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 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
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
Our Sunny Family Room & Kitchen Dressed For Summer
Summer is a laid back season and doesn’t require much fuss when it comes to decorating. I’ve used collected items throughout our home to create a cozy and welcoming space. Here’s our classic summer home tour! Today kicks off our summer home tour and I’m so happy you’re here! If you’re coming over from Finding … Read More about Our Sunny Family Room & Kitchen Dressed For Summer
Fall
Classic Homemade Tomato Basil Soup
This homemade tomato soup is smooth, hearty and oh so flavorful! It’s the perfect cozy comfort food for these cold fall evenings. One thing I love about this time of the year is the warm comfort foods. I’ve always looked forward to dinner in with a yummy soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. As the weather … Read More about Classic Homemade Tomato Basil Soup
Children’s Thanksgiving Tablescape with DIY Mayflowers
These adorable children’s Thanksgiving Mayflowers will have you wishing you could sit at the kids table this year! They’re simple to make and are super easy on the budget, perfect for any Thanksgiving table. Much even more fun than setting a Thanksgiving table? Setting a children’s Thanksgiving table! I’ve shared several holiday tablescapes for Charlie’s … Read More about Children’s Thanksgiving Tablescape with DIY Mayflowers
Classic Chocolate Cupcakes With A Cute Ghost Topper
These classic chocolate cupcakes are light, rich and a true classic! I know you’re going to love them as much as we do. No matter the occasion you’ll come back to this recipe time and time again. Years ago when I made cakes and cupcakes for showers and parties people were always surprised when I said … Read More about Classic Chocolate Cupcakes With A Cute Ghost Topper
Holiday
Frosted Pear Tree Ornaments
These DIY frosted pears are simple but make for a fun and classic partridge in a pear tree theme. The sparkle of them in the glow of the lights is just magical! I can’t believe it’s already time to share all things Christmas! Each year goes by a little faster than the last and while … Read More about Frosted Pear Tree Ornaments
A Partridge In A Pear Tree – Our Dining Room Tree
A pretty tree makes the Christmas season a little more special. A vintage Christmas tree styled as a Partridge in a pear tree is just that, pretty and magical! I can’t believe the holidays are upon us and I’ve started adding Christmas touches throughout our home. It always seems to sneak up on me but … Read More about A Partridge In A Pear Tree – Our Dining Room Tree
DIY Drum Christmas Tree Collar
If you’re looking for something a little different to put your tree in this Christmas our DIY drum tree collar is fun and festive and budget-friendly! Just like we’ve dived right into the holidays! You may not be quite ready to decorate for Christmas but today I want to share a tree collar that I … Read More about DIY Drum Christmas Tree Collar
