Welcome back to my seasonal series designed to help you enjoy the holidays as stress-free as possible: The More Merry, Less Stress holiday action plan! Last week (our first week!), I explained … [Read More...]
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More Merry, Less Stress: A Stress-Free Holiday Action Plan {Part 1: Clear It Out}
As Halloween crept closer, I noticed more and more people talking about Christmas and the holidays, and how soon they would be here. And honestly, it freaked me out. I LOVE Christmas, but all of the holiday-related responsibilities that are added to my plate on top of my family, work, running this blog, etc., can […]
DIY Thanksgiving Embroidery Hoop Wreath
Another Halloween has come and gone, and Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. Although there’s increasing pressure from every direction to jump straight into Christmas, I remain steadfast in my dedication to giving Thanksgiving the respect it deserves! As such, I made this little Thanksgiving Embroidery Hoop Wreath to help acknowledge the holiday […]
How to Make Leaf Stamped Tea Towels (With Real Leaves!)
Over the weekend I took Jasper (my pup) for a nice walk and couldn’t help but admire all of the beautiful fall leaves on the ground. I scooped up a few of my favorite maple leaves and brought them home because I knew they’d be perfect for a craft project. After checking out the craft […]
3 Awesome Tips for Budget Redecorating
It’s pretty safe to say the one thing that’s always certain about my home decor is that it’s always changing! I am constantly tweaking things. But, even though the decor is always evolving, I’m not spending a lot of money to get a new look, and you don’t have to either! Today I’m going to […]
DIY Vintage Bug Halloween Decorations
Forget mummies, witches, and skeletons – the thing that scares me most at Halloween is the plethora of creepy crawly insects at every turn. From spiders to centipedes, those little buggers are enough to make me squirm. I overcame my fear of these pests to make some Creepy Crawly Vintage Bug Halloween Decorations to add […]
Dollar Store Halloween Porch Decor
While I absolutely love Halloween, I’m not typically a big decorator for the holiday. I’m not really sure why – it is what it is. But this year is different because my kids (ages 6 and 8) insisted that we “go all out” and make our house the spookiest on the block. They wanted to […]
5 Tips for Hosting a Memorable Milestone Birthday Party
Whether it’s a celebration for a 30th birthday or a 100th birthday (or anywhere in between!), a milestone birthday party is a special birthday party! The festivities surrounding another decade of life deserve extra attention, no matter how simple or elaborate the actual party is. With thoughtful planning and preparation, a party can make the […]
DIY Dollar Tree Pumpkin Picture Frames
It’s been an incredibly long time* since I’ve shared a Dollar Tree makeover, so when I saw their fresh crop of fall arrivals, I suddenly felt inspired to get dollar store crafty again. (*Probably a few months or something. I’m just being dramatic.) I purchased a couple of their fall pumpkin chipboard decorations and knew […]
A Pumpkin Filled Fall Mantel
The weather has started turning cooler and the sun has begun setting earlier with each passing day. Although I’m still in somewhat of a summer mindset, there’s no denying that fall is on its way. Because of that, I’m so glad to be part of the Decorate Your Mantel Fall Blog Hop, which is hosted […]
Denim Faux Finish Furniture Painting Technique {A Lingerie Chest of Drawers Makeover}
Several years ago I refinished my childhood dresser for use in my son’s bedroom. I recently got the matching lingerie chest of drawers back from my sister, and I couldn’t wait to give it a makeover, too! My son’s room has enough furniture already, so I decided to make over this piece for my husband […]
DIY Hanging Mason Jar Storage
Most of the time I share “pretty” things on my blog – like decor or design projects. But sometimes projects that aren’t as “Instagram worthy” (as the kids say these days), are the ones that deserve the most love because they’re actually useful! That’s how I feel about this DIY Hanging Mason Jar Storage project, […]
Five Can’t Miss Tips for a Trip to Magnolia Market & the Silos
During a recent night out with my friend from college, Jessica, we had a couple of drinks and decided we were taking a quick trip to Waco, Texas to see the Magnolia Market and the Silos with our own eyes. My husband was thrilled with this news because it meant he would never have to […]
Chalk Painted Drop Leaf Table Makeover
Several weeks ago my kids and I were driving when I spotted a table in the alley behind our church. Like the dedicated furniture hoarder that I am, I immediately threw the car into reverse and backed into the alley to check it out. It was an old drop leaf table that hadn’t sold at […]
How to Paint a Straw Tote for a Trendy Summer Bag
If you’ve been in any stores recently or shopped online, then you’ve definitely noticed that straw bags are the must have this summer. Every store has them and they’re all so cute! Although I already have a small straw bag, I wanted a larger one for every day use (I carry around a lot of […]
How to Build a Custom Backyard Fire Pit
One of the most rewarding DIY projects my husband and I have completed is the building of a custom backyard fire pit in our family’s tiny backyard. Spending time together relaxing, roasting marshmallows, and eating way too many s’mores is the perfect way to enjoy summer and fall evenings! This backyard fire pit posed some […]