sharing my passion for all things home
The weather is crisp and cool here this morning (yes, 60 degrees is crisp and cool here) so it really has me in the mood for wearing sweaters and fun boots and other fall outfits. The trouble is, the temperatures will be up in the 80s today and even back in the 90s by later in the week. Boo. So, I'm going to do what I often do when things aren't … [Read more...]
Whenever I decorate for each season I tend to find that my decor is missing something. But, I don't want to spend money to solve the problem so I try to figure out how I can make it work with something I already have or with something I can make myself. Such was the case with my DIY fall branches. My mantel needed a little height because … [Read more...]
Remember my old rusty, crusty wash tub that I got from my sweet mother-in-law? I finally got around to doing something with her...I mean "it." For some reason I have a thing with giving things a gender. My daughter is like that, too. She decided when she was just a little bitty thing that her blankie was a "she." Like mother like daughter, I … [Read more...]
I have a confession to make. Growing up in Minnesota I didn't really like fall that much. In fact, I usually dreaded it. I didn't want fall to arrive because it meant the end to an already short summer. Goodbye warm temperatures and hello long, long winter. Sure, I thought the fall colors … [Read more...]
You're probably tired of seeing it. Oh, that old thing again? Yes, I'm showing it to you again. Just for a minute. I promise. Because, frankly, I never get tired of it. Every time I walk by my dining room, I stop to gaze at her a little. Yes, it's a "she." She's my blue china hutch. And I love her. It makes me happy to see her sitting … [Read more...]
I love what I call, "coffee table" books.I have a stack of them on my coffee table and tucked away in other places of my home so I can browse through their beautiful pictures whenever I'm in the mood for a little inspiration and eye candy.There's a new book that is being released that I'm very anxious to get my hands on. Rachel Ashwell, the … [Read more...]
I really love decorating with the "real thing" whenever possible. Real pumpkins, real gourds, real flowers...you get the idea. But, I live in Texas. It is not always practical to decorate with the real thing. Why? #1. If I put that stuff out now, it will rot by Halloween. #2. If I can actually find the real thing in … [Read more...]
Every year when I go in the attic and open my fall boxes, it's a little like opening a present. What's going to be in there? It's always a little bit of a surprise. There are things I had forgotten about. And some new things to add. It's fun to tweak things, fluff and play around. But, it takes me awhile. It doesn't happen for me in … [Read more...]
When September comes, I start thinking about fall decorating. But, I have to admit, I'm a little torn. Do I decorate for Halloween first? Or just fall in general? I tend to decorate for fall in general and then add Halloween as the holiday draws closer. But my kids want the Halloween decorations to go up first. What do you think? … [Read more...]
I think I lost 5 pounds in sweat on Saturday.Both of my kids had soccer games and the temperature soared to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.Ugh. It's hard to get in the mood for fall decorating and crafts when it's like that, but I am determined to invite fall to North Texas. I found my inspiration in the freezing cold air conditioning at Hobby Lobby when I … [Read more...]
Happy Friday! I'm so excited to bring you this awesome giveaway today. I am helping my blog friends, Jen and Shanna, celebrate their one-year "blogiversaries" by giving you a chance to win two fantastic prizes. Enter for a chance to win at the bottom and also stop by Jen and Shanna's blogs to wish them a Happy Blogiverary! Girl in the … [Read more...]
If you're a blogger and you live in Texas (or you just want to drive here) I've got a really great "Blogger's Day Out" event to share with you.I am teaming up with Hometalk and Randi from Dukes & Duchesses at the Round Top Antiques Fair on October 5, 2013 for the Hometalk Round Top Blogger Event. Randi and I will be road tripping to Round Top … [Read more...]
I have a feeling I'm not alone when I say that cooking for a family is no piece of cake.Mr. Longhorn only wants heart-healthy, low-sugar, and mostly organic food.Little Miss Pumpkin wants anything sweet.Cowboy likes about 20 things rotated on a regular basis. According to him, we must not try new brands of anything because it might make his food … [Read more...]
