UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2021 After five years of enjoying our porch, I’ve been working on a few updates this spring and summer! To refresh your memory, or if you’ve just recently joined us, we originally had a deck in this space. We used most of the original footings, moved the stairs, and ended up with this… Read More
If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you will know that we give the boys “forever gifts” for their birthdays. Since we squeeze in both of them within a month of Christmas, we learned early on that they were flooded with gifts that they didn’t really need. So, they each get something that… Read More
Every month some of my favorite bloggers, Jennifer of Dimples & Tangles, Kris of Driven by Decor, Lisa of Shine Your Light, and Pam of Simple Details, host a “My Five Favorites” series. They always include a guest host and I was excited and flattered to receive the invite to for this month’s topic – favorite porch and patio decorating ideas. … Read More
And just like that May – the busiest month of the year around here – has arrived!! I thought we’d never see sunny skies and warm days again with the chilly April we had. But, alas, May came in gloriously today. I’ve had my doors open while I work and the birds have happily chirped… Read More
Whit’s room has been a bit of a revolving door of furniture since he never actually used the room until this past August. Since he moved in, I have yet again been tweaking things here and there to make it perfect for him. In addition to the new rug and new-to-him chair, I also finally… Read More
Remember this project? The one that I left off in September? Well, we finally did the very last project a couple of weeks ago! I wanted John’s input on how to style the bookshelves because this is his room, these are his things, and I didn’t want to display things or have things out that… Read More
For today’s installment of the Best of the Blog, I am sharing my top video tutorial posts! Easy Flower Arranging Tips and Tricks Video Get my top tips and tricks for arranging flowers and then see it in action. How to Make Christmas Bows Pin this one for the holiday season! Making your own Christmas… Read More