Summer is in full swing, and I am so happy to be here sharing our summer home tour. As usual, I kept our home pretty simple as I was decorating for summer, but instead decided to focus on the outdoor elements that really inspire me… especially the stunningly beautiful Russian Olive Tree, which continues to…

Our outdoor patio was needing a little bit of a refresh. The hard winter months had left it feeling sad, depressed and ready for a tiny makeover, which I was happy to give, considering our patio is one of the first things you can see when you walk through our home… specifically because the back…

It’s always so amazing to me how fast the seasons change. It seems like yesterday I was just hanging Christmas garland on our front porch, and today I’m sharing how I gave it a refresh for summer. Since decorating for Christmas, I hadn’t really done much to our porch… it felt a little bit depressed,…

Hi friends! I am so sorry for the blog silence… it’s hard to believe it’s been just over 10 days since I published my last blog post. There’s been a few reasons behind it, but mainly I’ve been working so hard to finish any last minute things for my e-book, which launches Monday!  When I first…

A few years ago, I wrote two blog posts (here and here) all about how to find your decorating style. Little did I know, those two blog posts would spur on several other ideas. My e-book, which is set to launch on Monday, May 30th, is all about HOW to find your style, but I…

Yesterday I shared how I made the lovely floral letter, and today I’m showing the simple way I decorated for my cousin’s baby shower a few weeks ago. I have to admit though, that I completely forgot to take pictures once I had everything set up. It wasn’t until lunch had been served and we…

A few months ago I had the idea of switching out our dining room curtains… and that was a big thing, considering I originally made them as one of my very first sewing projects. But time changes things, and I was ready for a switch… and since curtains have super magical powers (really and truly),…

Today marks a big day for me, and this blog! When I first started my blogging journey, I had no idea what to expect. Four years later, I am working from home full time, writing new blog posts, launching an online shop, traveling to markets to sell our handmade items, and working on several other…

Just like a few other rooms in our house, our dining room has seen its fair share of style changes. Looking back at pictures, I can see how much I was really trying to find exactly what my “style” was. I was switching things up, exploring new design choices, and taking bold risks. Through the…

Looking to add new blinds to your home? Here are several reasons why I love bamboo blinds! Today, I’m sharing all about why I love bamboo blinds. I know how hard it can be to pick the right blinds for a house… it’s hard work, with a lot of apprehension. To many a blind may…

Today I wanted to share the evolution of our breakfast nook. Not only is it fun to look back and see the progress we’ve made with the house, but it’s very interesting to see how much my style has changed as time has gone on.  I also wanted to take today to really encourage you….

One of my favorite ways to add character and charm to our home, is with signs. They add such a beautiful element, and today I’m sharing all about our new breakfast nook sign. You’ve all asked, so I’m answering! 🙂  Our breakfast nook has had a few changes over the last couple of weeks. We…

Have I ever mentioned that our breakfast nook is one of my very favorite rooms in our home? It’s the lighting, the big window, the bench… it’s all of it. And it’s no secret our breakfast nook has seen it’s fair share of different “looks”, each time getting closer and closer to being just right….

If you enjoyed our post on Wednesday, you’re going to love this one! After I asked Anthony all of those questions, I knew I wanted to put him to the ultimate blogging test… styling something. I mean, that’s one thing us bloggers know how to do best. We style stuff. So, that’s what he did,…

I finally upgraded the rug in our hallway… The little brown rug that we had in there the past few years was wore out. It had a few snags, the rubber backing was starting to peel from regular washing’s, and it had a couple of clorox stains by accident. It was time to upgrade.  I…

One of the most frequent questions I receive, is what our house paint colors are… and I totally get it. Paint colors can be really hard to choose. I mean, there are about a million of them to choose between. Below, I have broken down exactly what colors we have, and what room they’re in. Take…

Yesterday I shared how I created the simple Thanksgiving table. I love a pretty table for the holidays, but am all about doing it with what I have on hand, and on a budget. Below, I’m sharing the sources for each and every item I used to create our table. When I started decorating our…

We’ve been working on adding custom finishing touches to our home since we built it 4 years ago. We’ve updated much of lighting, built a bench for our breakfast nook, and added board and batten and plank walls throughout the house. In my opinion, the biggest and most custom changes have come from the board…

This year my decorating seems to be on the simpler side of things. Each time I’ve started working on a new room/ area, my thoughts always go to “what will be simple?”. And ironically, this years decorating has been my very favorite to date. So today, I bring you a simple fall front porch, all…

See my easy tutorial on how to hang plates on the wall. It’s perfect for adding character and personality to your home, all while displaying your favorite dishes! Today it’s all about how to hang plates on the wall. I’ve tried to do this the cheap way with the paper clip/ hot glue option, but…

These framed farm sacks are the perfect way to add unique character to your home! They’re not only perfect as artwork, but they hold a special meaning of the past. See how easy it is to frame them for wall art! I can’t even tell you how long I have been on the hunt for old…

With Holiday entertaining right around the corner, I wanted to share an easy, fast and really pretty way to set your table. Nothing fancy is required, and it’s sure to be a show stopper! Have I ever mentioned how much I love soup? It’s one of my very favorite meals, especially during Fall and Winter….

If you’re looking to spruce up your front porch for Fall, here are some decorating ideas to get your creativity going. There’s no better way to make your home feel welcome, than by decorating your front porch. Big or small porch, these simple ideas will work in any size space. They are all very easy…

Want to know my secret for adding that perfect pop of color, texture and amazing, real life decor to any season? Decorating with tree branches! They are the perfect way to bring any season into your home, all while being free from your yard! And bonus, it’s a great way to give your tree/ shrub/…