Hello everyone! I was hoping to share a few of my décor finds last week, but time got away from me. That seems to be a running theme for me lately. I haven’t told you, but I’ve been tirelessly working on getting the shop ready for a March open. Today, I want to share a … Read More about Latest Second-Hand Décor Haul & My Favorite Local Shops
Decorating
Our Colonial – 5 Years Later
It’s been five years since we started renovating our current house. Here’s a look at the before & after of our renovated colonial home! I’m finding it hard to believe that it has been five years since we purchased our home. Sometimes it seems like yesterday that we walked through the door. Time has gone … Read More about Our Colonial – 5 Years Later
Cozy English Guest Bedroom
What was once a sad and unused room is now a cozy English bedroom. Come and take a look at the great before and after! I truly didn’t know if this day would ever come. For the past five years this room has been a junk/storage room, an office and then storage room again. I … Read More about Cozy English Guest Bedroom
Room Makeovers
Our Colonial – 5 Years Later
It’s been five years since we started renovating our current house. Here’s a look at the before & after of our renovated colonial home! I’m finding it hard to believe that it has been five years since we purchased our home. Sometimes it seems like yesterday that we walked through the door. Time has gone … Read More about Our Colonial – 5 Years Later
Cozy English Guest Bedroom
What was once a sad and unused room is now a cozy English bedroom. Come and take a look at the great before and after! I truly didn’t know if this day would ever come. For the past five years this room has been a junk/storage room, an office and then storage room again. I … Read More about Cozy English Guest Bedroom
Our Lived In Kitchen Refresh
Our cottage style kitchen is one of the most “lived in” rooms in our home. This space went from dated to light and cool to finally warm and welcoming! We got it just right with this refresh. Is there anything more exciting than kitchen reveal day? It’s like Christmas morning for me. Our kitchen has … Read More about Our Lived In Kitchen Refresh
DIY Home Projects
How To Affordably Refinish A Tub & Shower
Today I’m sharing how we transformed our sad 80’s tub with a little paint. Here’s the simple steps you can take to adorably refinish a tub and shower to get a fresh and bright new tub! I’ve been so excited to write this post. A could of months ago we painted, yes, painted our upstairs … Read More about How To Affordably Refinish A Tub & Shower
Planking Ceilings vs. Scraping
We’ve planked and we’ve scraped our texture ceilings. Today we’re discussing planking vs. scraping textured ceilings! We’re sharing our list of pros and cons for both options. It has been quite the last two months friends! Josh and I successfully scraped and painted all of the upstairs ceilings. What was once grungy textured ceilings are … Read More about Planking Ceilings vs. Scraping
Our Bookshelf with Beadboard Wallpaper
Beadboard wallpaper is perfect for the back of a bookcase. It’s affordable, easy to install and looks like the real thing! Here’s how I hung wallpaper on our built-in bookshelf. Ever since we purchased our home I haven’t been thrilled with the built-in bookshelf in the living room. I loved having the extra storage but I was … Read More about Our Bookshelf with Beadboard Wallpaper
Spring
Our Collected Spring Bedroom
Our master bedroom is made up of treasures we’ve collected over the years. It’s our escape, a place to find rest. Let’s take a tour of our collected spring bedroom. I’ll be honest friends, this is the cleanest this room has been in weeks. All of the quarantine business has our home looking a little less … Read More about Our Collected Spring Bedroom
Our Easy-Breezy Spring Home Tour
Our home is feeling easy-breezy this spring. Soft colors and collected decor create a cozy cottage style spring home! Although we’re going through some crazy times currently I hope that these spring home tours bring you a little sunshine and escape from all that’s going on out there. Our host, Krista from The Happy Housie … Read More about Our Easy-Breezy Spring Home Tour
The Perfect Coconut Cupcakes
These coconut cupcakes are the perfect sweetness. They’ll make a great addition to any party or holiday gathering. Get the recipe to the best coconut cupcakes below! Can you believe Easter is next month? Time is flying by just as it always does but I’m really looking forward to the Easter season. Spring is such … Read More about The Perfect Coconut Cupcakes
Summer
New Artwork In The Foyer
This week we freshened up our foyer with some budget-friendly artwork that is oh so pretty! My dear friend, Andrea, painted each one and I think they have found their perfect home in our entry way. This week has gotten off to such a good start for our family. For the last two years Charlie … Read More about New Artwork In The Foyer
Homemade Creamy Peach Ice Cream
There are few things are delicious and nostalgic as homemade ice cream in the summer time. This homemade peach ice cream is the perfect treat for a hot summer day. Our family’s favorite recipe is creamy, sweet and has just the perfect amount of peach flavor!
Simple Decorating Ideas For The 4th Of July
Decorating for the 4th of July doesn’t have to be difficult. Simply hanging an American flag or draping a banner can add the perfect festive touch. Here are some of my favorite classic ideas for decorating for the 4th of July! The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite times of the … Read More about Simple Decorating Ideas For The 4th Of July
Fall
Our Simplistic Autumn Bedroom
Do you crave simple? It can be easy for our seasonal decor to become overwhelming. Here’s how we created a minimalist fall bedroom! I’ve always found the phrase, less is more, to be true in decorating. So many of us can get a little out of hand in our seasonal decor, myself included. Over the years … Read More about Our Simplistic Autumn Bedroom
Our Fall Porch At Dusk
We created a festive, yet simple fall porch using mums, pumpkins and some homemade floating apple candles. It looks extra magical at dusk! How is it that we’re already half way through October? This time of the year always flies by and I’m desperately trying to hold onto every second of it. The weather here in north … Read More about Our Fall Porch At Dusk
A Faux Autumn Floral Arrangement with Pears
This autumn floral arrangement is a mix of faux and real stems. The mix of muted and vibrant tones make for a beautiful centerpiece for any fall table! Autumn floral arrangements just might be my absolute favorite. I gravitate towards warm tones, especially this time of the year and this fall arrangement incapsulates all of those … Read More about A Faux Autumn Floral Arrangement with Pears
Holiday
Our Christmas Bedrooms 2019
Today we’re sharing our bedrooms all dressed for Christmas! With just a few simple touches you can have a pretty and festive space. Here’s our Christmas bedrooms! Happy Friday friends! Today I’m sharing our master bedroom and Charlie’s bedroom all dressed for Christmas for our Holiday tour of homes hop, hosted by 11 Magnolia Lane … Read More about Our Christmas Bedrooms 2019
Christmas Home Tour 2019
Come and tour our foyer, living room and kitchen all dressed for Christmas! We’re keeping things simple with classic and easy decorating ideas! It’s here! It’s Christmas home tour week and I’m thrilled to be sharing our foyer, family room and kitchen with you today. If you haven’t taken a look at the other tours … Read More about Christmas Home Tour 2019
Mercury Glass & Cedar Christmas Mantel
Decorating your mantel this Christmas can be simple and easy by adding some fresh garland, a wreath, and some glass trees for sparkle. Here’s how to get the perfect Christmas mantel! How can it be that Christmas is only four weeks away? Time has snuck up on my again friends but at least our mantel … Read More about Mercury Glass & Cedar Christmas Mantel
DIY Furniture
A New Plate Rack in the Kitchen
Could your kitchen use more storage? Not only are plate racks charming but they’re very useful! Our DIY plate rack is simple to make and easy on the wallet. Here’s how we made on in just an afternoon! Storage has never been a big issue in our kitchen, thankfully. However, when it came to large … Read More about A New Plate Rack in the Kitchen
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
