House to Home
How to tell if art is an original or reproduction
Beautiful homes always have 1 thing in common – artwork. Art (or textiles, which are really just art on fabric) should be the starting point of every room. It gives direction to the space and soul that would otherwise be missing. I’ve talked about where to buy original art but the question so many people…
Green and White Tablescape (August Tablescape Workshop)
Celebrate the dog-days of summer with this easy, vintage green and white tablescape! The centerpiece, colors and texture make for an easy table setting for even the most last minute dinners. There is something about the deep heat that make me feel those dog-days of summer vibes. I will choose summer over fall 10/10 times…
Green & Pink Summer Tablescape With Hydrangea Centerpiece (June Tablescape Workshop)
My two favorite colors in a tablescape during my favorite time of the year? YES PLEASE! This green & pink summer tablescape with hydrangea centerpiece is filled with all my favorite things! Let’s break it down so you can recreate it on your own! My birthday is in June, and I shot this in June,…
The Best Online Thrift Store ShopGoodwill.com
Secondhand shopping has never been easier than it is now, read on for my recommendation for the best online thrift store ShopGoodwill.com! Ya’ll know I am a big thrifter. I love finding unique items for my home. The best way to find high quality items at a low price point is to shop secondhand. Not…
How to Choose the Perfect Paint Color Every Time
I’ve painted a lot of rooms. A LOT. Some of them have turned out awesome….and some have been on the short list for a repaint. Right before quarantine started (yes, all the way back in 2020!) I decided on a whim (with no plan or budget) that I was going to sell all of our…
How to make vignettes
Want to know a secret that most people miss when it comes to decorating, what makes rooms feel finished? Often we secure the basics in a room (furniture, maybe paint) and then move on to the next ‘need’ and then wonder why our rooms still feel flat. The difference between a furnished room and a…
DIY Renovation Tips and Tricks
When we finally finished our basement I realized I’d learned several lessons along the way. We knew when we bought this house that we’d be doing a lot of work to it, and we knew that we’d start with the basement. I didn’t expect the mental challenge completing the basement would bring and so today…
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…
The gift of imperfection
This week has had me drawing blanks about what to post. I keep asking myself ‘what could I say that would be helpful?’ and I kept coming up empty. That is until I walked into my kitchen and saw the tray on my counter. It’s cluttered – but also corrals the normal clutter – and…
Thrifting Tips For How to Decorate Your Home
The best homes are ones that look collected and curated over time, but not everyone feels confident in sourcing items that don’t come from a big name store. Today I’m sharing my top thrifting tips for how to decorate your home. Happy hunting! One thing I’ve heard over and over through the years is, “I…