sharing my passion for all things home
Every year my kids beg me to host a Halloween party and every year I somehow wiggle my way out of it. This year, I'm making it happen in the online world. I'm co-hosting a virtual Halloween party with my blogging buddies that we're calling, "Ghosts and Ghouls Gathering" and you're invited! Today, I'm sharing some Halloween party decorating … [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 were spectacular. Yes, I liked going to pick out a … [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...]
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...]
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 … [Read more...]
I was browsing through Pottery Barn the other day and spotted these: Pottery Barn Fourth of July burlap stars I had seen them in one of the catalogs, but thought they were even more stunning in person. They are much bigger than I expected...one is 16" and the other 18" in diameter! They're already sold out online. … [Read more...]
Hey y'all! My daughter's tween room makeover is featured over at Blogger Homes today! Woot! I love it that when I told my daughter that her room was being featured on a web site she asked me if her room was clean - ha! She's not the neatest person in the world, that's for sure!Please give them some love and hop on over to take a look at my … [Read more...]
Remember my cute little DIY chalkboard easel I made last year? I finally updated it for my spring/summer front porch! I planned to use my easy chalkboard lettering technique, however, when I got started I decided that it would be easiest to just freehand it because the letters were so small. I found some cute little signs on Pinterest and … [Read more...]
I was a late bloomer when it came to finding home and decorating blogs. Honestly, I don't know how I didn't stumble on to them sooner. As fate would have it, about two and a half years ago I found my first home blog and fell in love. I've been an avid browser ever since and have compiled a large list of favorite blogs (see my Blog list on my side … [Read more...]
It's Friday and I've decided that from now on I'm going to start posting some of my favorite things every Friday just for fun. I might share favorite shopping finds, cool projects I've seen online, a favorite moment I experienced during the week...you get the idea. Today, I'm sharing some of my recent shopping finds -- some that were total … [Read more...]
Well, things have been mighty crazy around here. I've been bitten by the spring organizing and purging bug and, at the same time, I've been tackling some random DIY projects. All this while my husband was out of town for 2 weeks on business. For some reason, I go in to overdrive when he's away and so does our family. My daughter had some … [Read more...]
I found it. My dream kitchen. If I could have any kitchen in the world, I think this would be it. It is light and bright, warm and rustic. I love it! The light fixtures, the counter tops, the floors.... The beautiful Wolf stove with the cute red knobs. Glass display cabinets and glass jars all lined up in a row... Decorative and … [Read more...]
Every spring I start thinking about my yard and my garden and inevitably, all that thinking leads to dreams of potting benches and potting sheds. There are so many styles and ways to create a potting bench without spending a lot of money so I really have no excuse for not having one! This one is made out of all re-claimed materials - even an … [Read more...]
I know it's taken me forever to get these pictures posted, but I'm finally ready to reveal my daughter's updated bedroom! Here was her room before: She didn't like the pink (I chose it when we moved her in to this room when she was 6 months old) and she thought it was too "baby-ish" and "princess-y" (her words, not mine). This was … [Read more...]
Easter is sneaking up on us quickly this year. Fortunately, my Easter decor is simple. It's mostly confined to my fireplace mantel so it doesn't take much time to assemble. The bunnies, flowers and fresh colors are really putting me in the mood for spring. I love my little straw bunnies. And, this fun little Easter tree is a new … [Read more...]
Do you change your mind a million times when you're re-decorating or updating a room? It seems like I do.It's happening with my master bedroom update. I'm wavering all over the place. One minute, I'm sticking to the plan I originally drew up, and the next I'm doing a complete 180. If you read the post with my inspiration board, you'll know that … [Read more...]
This is the first year I've decorated my mantel for Valentine's Day. My daughter (who is 8 years old today!) really wanted to decorate for the holiday this year. And, since I'm now blogging...why not?! It all started with the banner/bunting (what do you call these things?!) I saw one just like it on Holly Mathis's blog. She bought … [Read more...]
I've been working like crazy trying to get a few projects done around the house and, by far, the most exciting one right now is the work that's happening in my dining room.Remember this idea board I recently shared in a post about my love for gingham and checked fabrics?Well, I'm now working feverishly to turn this room into a reality! I just LOVE … [Read more...]
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