Blog Posts

  • Why I didn’t blog in December

    I launched this blog in January of last year. In my heart I’d been writing it for many years (and indeed did write a blog sporadically elsewhere) but I knew it was time for me to get serious and DO IT if I ever was going to. My baby goes to kindergarten this year and…

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  • history of hanukkah and how to celebrate what blessings to recite

    How to celebrate Hanukkah If You Aren’t Jewish

    Before I start saying anything about Hanukkah let me begin by clarifying that I am not Jewish.  Hanukkah isn’t in my birthrite and everything that follows is what me & my Jesus loving husband and BFF’s have managed to figure out on our own over the past 2 years.  This post is not an expert…

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  • Thanksgiving Tablescape

    Sadly I’m not sure I’m hosting any large holiday gatherings this year, but that didn’t stop me from setting a Thanksgiving tablescape perfect for a feast!  I had so much fun putting this together, let’s dive into the details! The jumping off point for me were these wonderful vintage plates I recently found.  I don’t…

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  • Halloween Mantle Decor

    Even though I shared the Halloween porch decor last week and I’m sharing another post today with our Halloween decorations inside I don’t feel like I really do much with Halloween decorations.  However publishing 2 blogs about Halloween decor is making me rethink if that’s actually true, haha.  Oh well! Ok, I know that I…

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  • Easy halloween decorations kids love

    Fun Halloween Porch & Decorations

    We have 2 young boys in our home who love all things gross, ‘scary’, and ghoulish.  I’m pretty sure that’s just bred into boys because no matter how much I try to ‘nice’ it up they still love it.  LOL  So when Halloween rolls around and they start seeing decorations go up in yards and…

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  • Free Fall Printable Home Decor Round Up

    Free Fall Printable Round Up

    When you want a touch of seasonal decor the internet is always here to save the day.  Today I round up my top free fall printable home decor wall art so you can hit ‘print’ and cozy up your house in under an hour! Guys I love seasonal decor.  Take a look in my storage…

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  • How to display photo strips from a photo booth

    Easy DIY for displaying photo strips

    If you’ve clicked over to my About Me page you may have read that I have been a wedding photographer for several years.  (Click here to check out our photography site.)  There are a lot of fun things about being a wedding photographer. One thing I never would have thought of is ending up with…

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  • How to use ikea skubb organizers

    Save space & organize your dresser with ikea skubb organizers

    I’m not a naturally tidy person.  I love a tidy home, but it’s something I have to really be conscious of.  Over the years I’ve gotten into good rhythms with different areas of our home (and my routine) but there are still many ways that I could see some improvement.  One place that I have…

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  • How to DIY a Backyard Fire Pit

    DIY Fire Pit Area Round Up & Bonfire Hosting Ideas!

    Does fall having you craving to sit around a bonfire?  Us too, that’s why we hosted this evening with our friends around our DIY fire pit area.  Read on to see details on how to host your own bonfire as well as resources to awesome diy fire pit tutorials! With fall nearly here I think…

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  • Potting bench ideas and decor how to style a potting bench

    Trash to Treasure: Potting Bench Makeover

    If you’ve been following me over on Instagram (and if you haven’t, why not?! Click here to join me!) then you’ve seen that I’ve been working to make over my potting bench.  When I showed the Summer Yard Tour at the beginning of the summer I didn’t show any close ups of the bench, but…

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