Today has me thinking about military families across the globe as we celebrate Veteran’s Day in the US. I can hardly believe my dad has been retired for a little over 2 years now. It seems like just yesterday he was trying to decide how he would spend his retirement. I’m excited to say he’s…
I’m always surprised at the reaction of other travelers when we get out of the car (which is actually an SUV) with three dogs. While we certainly did not start out with three dogs (think yours, mine and ours) they’ve all become part of the family and I’m 100% sure our lives are richly blessed because they are in it. Here are a few things to consider if you’re traveling with pets (specifically dogs) this holiday season and how to make a personalized pet traveling kit for your favorite furry friend…
Simmer pots are a great alternative to candles if you have allergies or prefer a more natural approach to creating a signature scent for your home. I asked my mom to share her holiday simmer pot with us and while she didn’t really have a recipe per se (isn’t that like all Southern moms…a pinch of this, a dash of that or just a little shake) she shared her list of ingredients and I tried to recreate the rest. Holiday simmer pots are super easy to make and give away. Here’s a look at what you’ll need to create a holiday simmer pot and a hostess gift idea of your own…
How has your week been? As many of you know, last week, we took an extra-long weekend to visit family in the mountains and celebrate an early Thanksgiving. This week I’ve been inspired by all things cabin, family get togethers and masculine spaces. Here are a few of my favorite things from around the web….
The transition from Fall to Thanksgiving is always an interesting one, right? It seems like it should be rather seamless given pumpkins, leaves, acorns, branches, plaids and mums are all plentiful. If you start decorating in late September, you may be ready to pack “all things fall” away, you may be hosting Thanksgiving dinner, Friendsgiving or loved ones by the fire pit. Whatever stage you find yourself in at the beginning of this holiday season, here’s a bit of Thanksgiving inspiration for you especially if you’re working on all the last minute details…
I’ve had the privilege to work with a lot of smart, strong and talented ladies these past few weeks. As you know, most days I work from home so it feels really special to be surrounded by women that work extra hard to make each day amazing for their families, classrooms, patients, creatives and communities. This week I’ve been inspired by nature, blush, classy ladies and little luxuries. Here are a few things I’m loving from around the web…
It’s taken a few weeks but I finally feel like I’m really close to having the booth full again. Not totally restocked, mind you, but full. I was able to pick up a few pieces of furniture from an estate sale in September and my mom was able to find a few pieces for me in our hometown too. One of the pieces was this dresser I decided to give a coastal makeover with a custom mix of three paints. Here’s a look at how you can achieve this simple look…
We arrived home late last night to celebrate Fall in Blue Ridge. We were visiting family for an early Thanksgiving. Normally, I have a full list of places I want to go and new adventures to experience. But this time, I decided to go with the flow and let things happen spontaneously. Here’s a peek into our trip and Fall in Blue Ridge…
Feed sacks are great for the fall and winter season because you can use them for potato sack races at festivals, as blankets over hay bales for extra seating and pillow covers too. This project is so easy to complete it almost doesn’t need directions but just in case here’s a look at what you need to create a special stenciled feed sack pillow covers of your own….
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…
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…
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…
