With the holidays on the horizon, I am working on my decor. Unlike last year found here, I have decided to go with a Classic & Simple Christmas Fireplace. My theme then was more winter wonderland with a lot of flocked trees, wreaths, garlands etc. I still love that look but will be trying out something new. My goal for this year, is to achieve a more natural green look with lots of cedar, pine, eucalyptus and possibly juniper. The fireplace is a great place to decorate over the holidays. ... READ MORE »
Classic Thanksgiving Tablescape
The holidays are around the corner. Today I'm sharing a simple & classic Thanksgiving tablescape. If you've followed along, you probably already know that I love neutral themes. So no surprises here :) I'm always on the hunt for ways to spruce up a space on a dime and shopped my home for all the pieces used. I found these really affordable chargers a couple of months ago. They are timeless and I see a lot of use in the future. The table mats are our everyday mats and worked ... READ MORE »
Fall Wreath DIY: Making the Perfect Wreath on a budget
As you know I love a good affordable DIY. Today I'm sharing my Fall wreath DIY. This was a quick and easy 30 min process once I sourced all the items. Item List: -Grapevine Wreath - Faux Green Stems/Spray -Ribbon -Floral Wire -Floral Scissors and Wire Cutter I used a 24 inch wreath, you can get them at your big craft stores in various sizes. Always wait for a good coupon or sale, as you can typically get them at 40-60% off regular prices. I love Lamb's Ear stems which ... READ MORE »
My Haven Experience
It's been a bit since I've given an update but just wanted to pop in to share my Haven experience. A friend and I found out about the Haven conference about a year ago and decided it might be a good idea to go since it was an event geared toward our interests. When registration opened up this year, I registered without any hesitation. However a lot has changed since then and I have found myself questioning my why on more than one occasion. As the date grew near, I started getting increasingly ... READ MORE »
IKEA Hack with O’verlays
Today, I'm sharing how I transformed IKEA dressers into a chic furniture. If you are new to the blog, I recently completed the One Room Challenge. You can check out the reveal of my daughter's bedroom here. She had an old IKEA Malm dresser. I also purchased a Kullen dresser to use as a night stand. We decided to paint it white, but also wanted to give it some pizzazz. I partnered with My O'verlays to achieve the desired look. *This post contains affiliate links. All opinions ... READ MORE »
Fathers Day Gift Ideas for under $50
Father's Day is around the corner. I can't believe it’s June. I've rounded up some great gift ideas under $50 for the dads in your life. Man Crates This is a genius idea and provides tons of options for the dads in your life. Gifts range from about $35-200. It's perfect for any budget. Get 20% off orders of $149 or more. *This post contains affiliate links. All opinions here are always 100% my own. Please find my full disclosure policy here. Bodum Bistro Blade Grinder This is ... READ MORE »
