sharing my passion for all things home
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 stores right now, it will rot by … [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...]
Yes. It's true. I'm a cheapskate. I blame it on my dad. He is a first-rate bargain hunter. Finding name brand clothes for 75% off. Rummaging through flea market tables. Making things himself to save money. It's in my genes. I was defenseless I tell you! That's why I had to reupholster my dining room chairs myself. I … [Read more...]
I have a problem and I've passed it on to my daughter. It's called, never being totally satisfied with a room, even when I've claimed it's done. Case in point, my daughter's tween bedroom. There are just a few small details that we both wanted to adjust. She wasn't feeling the love of the decoupaged night table any more. And, neither … [Read more...]
I sent my babies off to their first day of school this morning. It seems just like yesterday they were little and home with me all day -- or even just starting kindergarten. Now, they're in the third and sixth grades.My, how time flies.Since I haven't been blogging as regularly while the kids were home on summer vacation, I thought I would get … [Read more...]
It seems like just a few years ago I was picking out fabrics for a baby boy's nursery. Then, just a few short weeks later (not really) we were moving my son upstairs to a big boy room. Then, after a blink of an eye, he told me his room was too baby-ish and we tweaked it to be fit for a tween boy. Yesterday, my son came to me and told me that he … [Read more...]
I receive a lot of questions about the paint colors used in my home. Here they are: Entry/Foyer: Pebble Stone by Behr Dining Room: Weekend in the Country by Valspar Living Room: Valley Hills by Behr Master Bedroom: Springfield Tan (AC-5) by Benjamin Moore Kitchen: The kitchen color is unknown. It's the color the builder used and I have no … [Read more...]
Happy Friday! Before I get to my favorite things for this Friday let me tell you that I am very excited to be guest posting over at Debbiedoos today! Specifically, she invited me to share my home tour at her place and I am so honored and happy to be doing just that. Please head on over there (after reading this post, of course) and pay Debbie a … [Read more...]
I love a comfy, peaceful and beautiful master bedroom. Problem is, I've struggled for years trying to make mine all those things. After going back and forth for several months with all kinds of master bedroom re-do plans (see those posts here and here), I finally settled -- for now -- with a fresher look. Before, my room had a lot of dark … [Read more...]
I had a great time last week during our Getting Creative at Home tour! Thank you so much for visiting, commenting and following me and everyone else! It was fun meeting new bloggers, browsing new blogs, seeing amazing projects and finding new followers and friends in the blog world! Linking up to: Between Naps on the Porch Due to stolen … [Read more...]
If you've been browsing DIY blogs and/or Pinterest over the last couple of years, you are bound to run in to something that was made using old pallets. I was driving through the Lowe's parking lot the other day and spotted a whole stack of them. It got me thinking about all the cool pallet projects I've seen and how much I want to tackle one … [Read more...]
A couple of weeks ago I saw this gorgeous painted secretary at Miss Mustard Seed. It is painted her new "Artissimo" color in her milk paint line. Posted at Miss Mustard Seed Let me tell you, it had me at "hello." Gorgeous! If you've been hanging around here for any time at all, you know I love blue. I have just a few things... painted … [Read more...]
I am excited about the Getting Creative at Home blog tour. Yesterday, I shared the spotlight with four other crafty and talented bloggers: Today, five new blogs are up:Tuesday, Aug. 6: Designer’s Sweet Spot Design Dreams by Anne Country Design Style Shabby Art Boutique Cupcakes and Crinoline I hope you are enjoying meeting new bloggers … [Read more...]
Paint projects, decorating, DIY...those are just some of the fun things that were going on at the Haven Conference last weekend. In case you're not familiar, Haven is a conference for home and DIY bloggers. They get to laugh, have fun, practice DIY projects and meet other bloggers. I hated to miss it!So, 24 of us decided to have our own fun and … [Read more...]
