Christmas is always a big deal at Bliss Barracks. I would definitely say we have a very traditional celebration. Part of the big festivities are due to the fact the littles are totally excited about Santa. The other part is due to the fact my mom LOVES Christmas. Here’s peek at how she decorates the living room at Bliss Barracks in traditional Christmas style…
Today, I want to share with you a Christmas inspired bedroom from Bliss Barracks. I’ve never shown this space before but it was decorated so beautifully for the holidays I knew I had to share it with you. Bliss Barracks is very traditional in that most of the finishes and furnishings are a nod to the past. My mom loves a great mix of European and Traditional styles so we’ll be celebrating them all week. Welcome to the Christmas Inspired Bedroom at Bliss Barracks…
At the beginning of October, my mom starts asking us for a Christmas list because according to her, “you’re never too old for Santa.” She is so serious about this list she gives a Starbucks gift card to the person that turns the list in first. We’ve compiled our holiday gift guides with a wide range of prices and picks for all the special ladies on your list including: the girly girl, the outdoorsy girl, the preppy girl and the sweetest girl (aka your mom). Here’s a look at what we’re loving this holiday season….
If you had a chance to read yesterday’s post on creating an easy marshmallow bar then you already know we’re big fans of simple projects the whole family can enjoy. As with the marshmallow bar, these North Pole Pops are crazy easy to make and your family members can customize them with the “snow” they like best. Here are the details you need to know if you want to make a few North Pole Pops too…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
