When I think about how long we’ve actually worked on one of the tiniest houses we’ve ever lived in, I have such mixed emotions. My childhood home, Loblolly Manor was named for the decades old Live Oak trees as well as the rows of Loblolly Pines that dot the landscape. We moved around so many…
For the past few weeks, it’s been all about the simple pleasures of summer. We love to picnic as much as possible. When an afternoon storm snuck up on us threatening to cancel our big plans, we had to get creative with an indoor picnic. Here’s a look at how you can put together an easy summer inspired tablescape too…
If you’ve read this blog for any length of time you have probably already figured out, I adore baskets. Seriously, I use them in every room in the house. They help me contain everything from magazines, to blankets, to flowers and pantry items. While I’ve mostly used them as utilitarian pieces, recently I’ve embraced decorating with baskets for their beauty. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you love baskets too…
There are a few questions I receive on a pretty regular basis…how do I decorate my mantel…almost always tops the list. Mantels can definitely be tricky. Whatever the situation you’re facing with the mantels in your spaces right now, here are a few tips to help you not only create a mantel for summer but for the upcoming seasons as well.
A couple of weeks ago, my mom came over to help me refresh a few rooms around the house. So far, we’ve worked on one of the bedrooms the entry and the dining room. There haven’t been any major changes rather budget friendly, decorative changes that make a big impact in each space. This summer season, I wanted to highlight the simple sophistication of the magnolia tree and the sweet smelling flowers found on their flowing branches.
As I’ve shared with you guys this week, once we finished the office makeover I was ready to dive into giving the adjoining spaces a little refresh too. Here are a few budget friendly changes you can make to help achieve a big impact when decorating your bedroom…
After I saw how much the buffalo check curtains changed the look of the office I set out to find curtains that would also enhance the adjoining bedroom and bathroom. It didn’t take very long to find the pom-pom curtains from Restoration Hardware. I know. Swoon. Here’s a look at how I created a budget friendly, no sew option for those inspiration curtains. Here’s what you’ll need to create pom-pom curtains for your home too…
The entry…you guys…can we just talk about the entry for a second? It’s gone through so many changes. There were parts of each set up I’ve really liked over the years but honestly none of them were ever that functional. Here’s a look at how we married a few thrifted finds, created a seating area, and made the entry not only functional but also consistent with the layered neutrals we have in the rest of the house…
Since I shared a lot of pictures yesterday, I thought I would share a video with a behind the scenes look at the process of the office transformation and a source list today…
I can hardly believe after 6 weeks of hard work, band aids and a few tears this day is finally here! I just want to take a hot minute to say thank you to Linda of Calling it Home for hosting and making this possible. Welcome to my One Room Challenge Office Makeover Reveal!
It’s been a fun six weeks participating in the One Room Challenge. I can hardly believe reveal day is tomorrow. It’s hard to appreciate where the office is headed until you see where it’s been. Here’s a peek at how the office has been since 2013…
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