Blog Posts

  • Christmas DIY Crafts Round Up

    If you’ve been here more than 5 minutes it’s not going to come as a surprise that I like DIY and I LOVE Christmas.  I was looking at our Christmas tree last night and seeing so many sweet handmade ornaments which made me begin to reminisce about all of the handmade objects I have around…

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  • Red & Turquoise Christmas Tree & Decor

    Our family room is home to all of our fun holiday decorations and sports a red & turquoise Christmas tree & decor.  It adds a fun and playful nod to any home, but especially ones with kids.  Come take the tour! When we were first married we were given the most scraggly, hand me down…

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  • Simple Hanukkah Table

    Hanukkah Table Setting and Centerpiece

    I am a bit behind the 8 ball this year in getting all of my holiday content out, but I was DETERMINED to post a Hanukkah table this year – even if it meant posting it during or after it was over.  I have been so close to finishing up most of my decor for…

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  • DIY Gift Tags

    DIY Reusable Gift Tags (Christmas Craft)

    Last year I was proud to publish my Reusable Fabric Gift Wrap tutorial.  I conceived the idea Christmas 2018 and spent most of last year conceptualizing, working out kinks and finalizing how exactly to make it work.  In the end I loved the look of the fabric gift wrap, especially paired with my ribbon bows. …

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  • Rustic Thanksgiving Centerpiece

    Scaled Down Thanksgiving Ideas For Small Tables

    Last year I did 2 different Thanksgiving tablescapes so when I went to set my table this year I decided to do 2 again.  I shared my dining room Thanksgiving inspiration the other day, you can find it here, but today I am going to show the table setting I did on our smaller kitchen…

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  • Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas

    Elegant Thanksgiving Table Setting Inspiration

    I know we’re all ready for Christmas decor (I feel ya, I’m right there too!) but I can’t move on to Christmas without sharing a few Thanksgiving table settings!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE putting together Thanksgiving tablescapes.  Getting to pull out all my china and mix and match the patterns makes me feel like a…

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  • Funny Bones Comedy Club Halloween Theme Front Porch Decorations

    Funny Halloween Decorations For Outside [Funny Bones Comedy Club Yard Theme]

    This year our family decided to go all in with a ‘Halloween theme’ for our outdoor decor.  I’m typically not a big Halloween decorator but with an HOA contest on the line and two little boys clamoring for some spooktacular fun I decided to go all in.  In the past I’ve put out happy skeletons…

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  • Using plants in your home decor to create a cozy home

    Create A Cozy Home With These 3 Tips

    Every morning my husband wakes up early, turns on a lamp and sits in a chair to read his Bible in our living room with a cup of coffee.  When I wake up he is usually up out of the chair but the lamp is still on and when I round the corner to the…

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  • How to Use Rub N Buff

    Ok guys, ya’ll know that I love a quick and easy DIY and I’m no stranger to a can of spray paint.  But today I’m going to cue you in to one of my other secret loves, Rub N Buff.  No I’m not saying something dirty here, I’m talking about product called Rub N Buff…

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  • Simple Homemade Fairy Garden Ideas

    DIY Fairy Garden Ideas For Kids

    The last few years the boys and I have casually named one of our backyard planters a fairy garden.  In reality it has been an ignored planter that ‘special’ rocks, shells, and various ‘treasures’ are pushed into a pot of dirt.  Occasionally seeds and left over plants will get stuck down in there too.  Last…

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