Spring has arrived and finally decided to stick around. That means Charlie and I are venturing out more and enjoying the sunshine. Recently we spent the afternoon having a little fun in downtown Canton, our little town. It’s the sweetest little town and what attracted us to this area initially. We’re about 45 minutes north … Read More about A Look Around Our Little Town
Spring
A Simple Spring Vignette with Tulips
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
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
Home Decor
DIY Gold Leaf Frame with Pressed Lavender
A Simple how-to for a French style gold leaf frame with pressed lavender and a look at the new book – French Vintage Decor packed full of DIY French decor. I’m so thrilled to be sharing this sweet DIY gold leaf frame with pressed lavender. This is a project from my sweet friend Jamie’s new … Read More about DIY Gold Leaf Frame with Pressed Lavender
DIY Pressed Fern Napkins
If you’ve been following along with the blog for any length of time you probably know already that I’m a Martha Stewart junkie. I’ve collected almost all of her books and even some of her magazines from the good old days. I’ve always found her style to be classic and timeless. One of my favorite … Read More about DIY Pressed Fern Napkins
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
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
3 Reasons Why Slow Decorating is Best
After living in what’s our second fixer upper I’m not foreign to “living with it”. When you’re renovating on a budget but love the finer things in life you become accustomed to waiting. I get asked all the time if I ever get tired of living in a fixer upper that’s always in need of … Read More about 3 Reasons Why Slow Decorating is Best
How To Give Cabinets A Custom Look Using Trim
One thing that has always been consistent in the kitchens that I really love and find inspiring is that most of them have custom cabinetry. They really add something special to a kitchen. I love the tailor-made look of them. Just because you don’t have custom made cabinets doesn’t mean you can’t get the look … Read More about How To Give Cabinets A Custom Look Using Trim
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
Holiday
Chocolate Ganache French Tart
We love dessert in our house and tarts are one of Josh and I’s favorite kind of desserts. We spend our honeymoon almost twelve years ago on a cruise in the Caribbean and we spent almost every evening enjoying all kinds or rich desserts. One that I remember fondly were these mini fruit and custard … Read More about Chocolate Ganache French Tart
A Timeless Mother’s Day Gift Guide
This post contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure here Alright friends, Mother’s Day is right around the corner and if you’re like me and love your mom you may already be thinking about what you want to give her. Mother’s Day in our home is low key. For the last five years it’s … Read More about A Timeless Mother’s Day Gift Guide
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
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
Chocolate Ganache French Tart
We love dessert in our house and tarts are one of Josh and I’s favorite kind of desserts. We spend our honeymoon almost twelve years ago on a cruise in the Caribbean and we spent almost every evening enjoying all kinds or rich desserts. One that I remember fondly were these mini fruit and custard … Read More about Chocolate Ganache French Tart
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
Room Makeovers
How-To Install Peel & Stick Wallpaper
This is a simple step by step how-to for installing peel & stick wallpaper. It’s easy to do and gives a space instant character! This past weekend I finally got around to a task I’ve only been putting off since March. I shared my plans for Charlie’s room makeover some time ago and you may … Read More about How-To Install Peel & Stick Wallpaper
Easy Summer Days in the Kitchen
As I’m typing I’m finding it hard to believe that summer is upon us already. It seems just like yesterday I was eagerly waiting for my cherry blossoms to bloom. Summers in our home are very easy going. They’re all about time outside, late movie nights and fun little day trips. To be honest, not a … Read More about Easy Summer Days in the Kitchen
How-To Maximize A Tiny Pantry with California Closets
Thank you California Closets for sponsoring this post. I’m so excited to be sharing some pantry progress with you guys today! If you remember right after the first of the year I shared me goals with you all. One of those goals was to get this tiny pantry of ours in working order. It’s such … Read More about How-To Maximize A Tiny Pantry with California Closets