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Outdoor Fall Tablescape

Have you guys ever heard of the crappy dinner party? You know the dinner parties you used to throw just for fun long before every detail had to be Instagram-able. It’s been a while since I’ve hosted a crappy dinner party but I’m considering the concept for our Friendsgiving. I’ll let you know what I decide. Until then, I thought I’d share an easy to create outdoor fall tablescape in case the thought of hosting a crappy dinner makes you cringe…

From the Front Porch

I can’t believe we’re already at the middle of the month. It totally blows my mind Halloween is just a few weeks away. Do you guys have your costumes ready yet? We live too far out to get any trick-or-treaters but it’s always fun to watch the littles dress up and get excited about all the candy. If you’re in the middle of party planning or looking for fabulous pumpkin carving ideas, here are a few things I found from around the web this week to inspire you…

DIY | Painted Furniture

Buffet Makeover in Sea Gull Gray

Last month, I was at an estate sale desperate to find several pieces of furniture at once. There are times I go out shopping and find exactly what I need for the business and other times it is “slim pickins’” as they say. Thankfully, at this particular estate sale I was able to find 2 pieces one of furniture one of which was this buffet. Here’s a look at how we gave the buffet a makeover in sea gull gray…

Baking | Fall

Salted Caramel Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes

As soon is fall officially hits, I’m in the kitchen making caramel apples, beet brownies with peanut butter cream frosting or any recipe I can get my hands on that calls for pumpkin. This recipe is a mix of my favorite pound cake and my favorite pumpkin spice bar recipe. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own…

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Thoughts on Hurricane Matthew

It’s really hard to describe the roller coaster ride the last few days have been so I guess I’ll just start at the beginning. Early last week, we got our hurricane supply kits out to make sure everything had been restocked from Hurricane Hermine. We gassed up the cars on Tuesday night and headed to the grocery store sure the storm would miss us. Once we got home, we checked the weather report before going to bed and there was nothing more than heavy rain bands and tropical storm warnings forecasted for our area. Then Wednesday came…

Decorating | Fall | Holidays

Fall Porch Tour

As I mentioned yesterday, I spent a good portion of last week adding fall touches to the front porch. Mums have quickly become one of my seasonal “must haves” and this year I’ve used them throughout the house and on the porches too. Grab a cup of hot cider or a pumpkin spice latte and let me show you around… Welcome to our Fall Front Porch Tour!

DIY

Modern Masters Front Door Paint: One Year Later

In a million years I never could have imagined one of our most popular posts would be the time we painted our front door. To be perfectly honest, I was completely desperate when I partnered with Modern Masters in an attempt to rescue our front door. It’s been a little over a year now so I thought I would share with you how the paint is holding up and how our front door looks today. Did it live up to the hype? Was it worth it? Here’s what you need to know about Modern Masters Front Door Paint One Year Later…

From the Front Porch

I know I say this at the end of every month but I can’t believe this one is coming to an end. How has your September been? It’s definitely been an exciting one having finished the kitchen makeover and rewarded ourselves with a long weekend of rest. It felt like such a gift.

Decorating | DIY | Fall

Fall Decorating: The Breakfast Nook

Once the rest of your spaces in your home are settled, fall decorating in the breakfast nook should be fairly easy. This is one of the reasons, sticking to a similar color palate and style is so important especially if you’re living in a home with an open floor plan. You may be thinking, “What’s the catch?” but let me assure you, there’s no catch. You can do this. Here are a few things to consider when decorating the breakfast nook for fall…

Decorating | DIY | Fall | Holidays

Fall Decorating in the The Dining Room

Just off the entry is the dining room. It’s wide open, column flanked and provides plenty of room for friends and family. I’m realizing more and more I don’t have time to completely change items around from room to room just to decorate for the seasons. I’m thinking if you’re reading this series for busy girls, you probably don’t either. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re creating a festive look for fall in the dining room with a busy schedule….

From the Front Porch

How’s it going you guys? Are you excited about the progress you’ve made this week or do you find yourself needing a major power nap? If you shouted power nap, I can totally relate. I am over the moon excited to be taking a much needed three-day weekend to completely rest and I hope whatever you’re doing this weekend you’re excited about it too. Here are my favorite things from around the web this week, with an unabashed nod to all things relaxing…

Decorating | DIY

10 Easy Ways to Save Money on a Kitchen Makeover

If you’ve been following our kitchen makeover journey from the beginning, you know there was a string of unexpected and expensive life moments between week two and three that almost derailed the entire project. I know there is someone out there right now in the middle of reassessing makeover and project options because they’re facing unexpected and expensive life stuff too. It takes a little extra work “to get the look for less” but it is possible. Here are a few things to consider when you’re looking for Easy Ways to Save Money on a Kitchen Makeover…