Honeycomb Cloche
This cute honeycomb cloche is made mainly from chicken wire and I've used this little cloche for years, adding to my spring/summer decor.I love all things bees and this sweet gold honeycomb cloche will show up on the food table at my spring party because it kinda cute don't ya think!?This is … [Read More...]
Sofa Table-Mike’s at it again
We did a little makeover on our living room this year and Mike designed and built a sofa table.He built the table out of 250 year old wood that he bought from a lumber supplier a few years ago. The wood has such an interesting history;It came from a building in downtown … [Read more... ]
Checking in…
It's been so long since I've posted and in these past months, many of my friends have emailed me to check in. Thank you for caring and touching base- I've been having some health issues and needed to step away for a season. I hope to be back soon- don't give up on me ;) Sending love xo … [Read more... ]
Quick and Easy Christmas Candle
Are you short on time but still want to add a little something to your Christmas decor this year? These quick and easy Christmas candles might work for you! They take 5 minutes to make, are battery operated and light up on a timer, so you literally make them in a jiffy, put them out and never have … [Read more... ]
Decorating for Christmas
My friends at Balsam Hill sent over a beautiful tree and decorations last week (I very much appreciate them sponsoring this post). I had so much fun decorating for Christmas at my daughter Stephanie's "new" old home.Steph and her husband Jon and 2 Littles moved into their charming 1928 cottage … [Read more... ]
Peace at Christmas
This second week in Advent we light the peace candle.This impossible week smack in the middle of the loud to-do lists, the party planning, the loved ones hurting and the wounds that cut deeper because after all, just as Christmas magnifies wonder and beauty, the season also magnifies anguish and … [Read more... ]
Holiday Planning
Whether you're an early Christmas decorator or one who holds to the "day after Thanksgiving" rule, the air is already charged with anticipation. Do you feel it? November and December are the two months of the year that best lend themselves to celebrating and memory making.And now, before … [Read more... ]
Easy Fall Gift
The other day I made some cute pumpkin favors for my lady friends and I thought I'd share it with you since it's such an easy fall gift to make! These tiny candles tied in with my one-little-word for 2017...Light. And this year, that word has proven to be quite powerful in our lives.Like I … [Read more... ]
Mini Kitchen Remodel
We've been working hard over the past couple of months (Mike more than I), but we're almost done with our mini kitchen remodel! (***I'll list sources at the end of the post!***) Here's a little update... See 1st post about range hood HEREWe've done a whole lot in this kitchen since we moved in … [Read more... ]
Comforts of Home
Thanks to my friends at Ecuadane who sent me my newest favorite thing-the Everywhere Blanket- Jane Austin said, "there is nothing like staying at home for real comfort", I totally agree. But, since summer lends itself to travel, even this homebody enjoys a get-away when days stretch long and … [Read more... ]
Guest Room Makeover
Nothing like family coming to motivate me to finish my guest room! After we had hardwoods put in last fall, I didn't take time to think about exactly what I wanted to do in here...really, I just threw the bed in and called it a day :) But now I had time to think through how I wanted the room to … [Read more... ]
Outdoor Projects
Happy Memorial Day Weekend for my friends in the US! This weekend is the traditional kick off to summer vacation and with that in mind, Emily has picked some great outdoor projects from your links last week!Our party hostesses are:That’s What {Che} Said | Creatively Living | Club Chica … [Read more... ]
Changes in the Kitchen
Over our 32 years of marriage, Mike and I have made a habit of diving into a new project when we need a distraction. Most of the time, a new project will keep our minds focused on the good stuff. Stuff like creativity and common goals. Not everyone loves doing house projects...I totally understand … [Read more... ]
Budget-Friendly Guest Room Makeover
After we put hardwoods in the upstairs last year, we did a budget-friendly guest room makeover. This is an UPDATED POST My granddaughters call this bedroom the "beachy bedroom". The "headboard" is a screen from Hobby Lobby. The mirrors were ones I had around the house. The bed was from … [Read more... ]
Guest Bathroom Makeover
At the end of last year, Mike and I had hardwoods put in throughout our upstairs. While we were at it, we did budget makeovers on all the rooms up there, including this bathroom. When I start any room makeover or renovation the first thing I decide is the mood I want in that room. By mood I mean … [Read more... ]
Easter Ideas!
So excited to bring you some Easter ideas from last week's link up! These beautiful eggs from Daune at Cottage in the Oaks are dyed using natural elements like purple cabbage!Easter table inspiration with faux flowers from Clean and Scentisible ...If you're in the mood to make a little … [Read more... ]
Easy Spring Pillows
It's springtime. At least it is in my mind and around our house. When the birds start nesting and the trees are just starting to bud, I do a little nesting of my own. Lightening up our rooms is easy when you change up just a few things.Like the pillows in the living room... I decided to … [Read more... ]