There isn’t a time of year when I love the outside of our home more than the Fourth of July. I try to have my patriotic décor up by Flag Day and keep it out through the end of July to soak up every bit of that stars-and-stripes spirit! One of my favorite simple joys… Read More
I am so happy with how this fun, festive patriotic table setting turned out! We’ve been enjoying it for family suppers these past few weeks, and it makes every meal feel like a little celebration. My only hesitation when I wallpapered the dining room last year was whether my holiday decor would still work with… Read More
I had hoped to share my dining room today, but there were just too many photos to sort through! Whit and I have been volunteering at a summer camp this week, teaching kids with disabilities how to ride bikes. It’s been fun and rewarding…and, if I’m being honest, a bit exhausting. By the time evening… Read More
Today I’m sharing the heart of the home: our kitchen! I love adding festive touches here, and since my Blue Willow china is always on display, layering in pops of red and a few flags just makes sense. A happy vase of fresh flowers feels right for any holiday, and I’ve pulled out a treasured… Read More
I’m back with a few festive additions in the den as we count down to the Fourth! A deliciously scented patriotic candle found its place on the coffee table, and I added a handful of small American flags to a vase of fresh flowers for a simple yet cheerful nod to the season. Just like… Read More
Our club hosts its big fireworks display on July 3 (it’s a long story!), so we always plan our own little holiday gathering that same night. I absolutely love adding patriotic touches throughout the main areas of our home and soaking them in for the month leading up to the big day. In the foyer,… Read More
I’ve mulled over adding a birthday door hanger to my collection for nearly two decades now. But with both boys celebrating their big days during the busy (and fully decorated) Christmas season, I always figured it wouldn’t get much use beyond just a day or two around each birthday. Well, Honey’s 50th finally pushed me… Read More