Recipes · Time Management

7 Recipes For The Busiest of Days {Menu Monday}

A couple weeks ago I had a very busy week at my day job, working twice as many hours as I do on a normal week. This only happens about twice a year, but it really makes me grateful to only work part time! I worked full time for 10 years and try not to… Continue reading 7 Recipes For The Busiest of Days {Menu Monday}

Holidays · hospitality

Colorful Thanksgiving Tablescape {2018}

this post contains affiliate links Every other year I host Thanksgiving at my house, and I eagerly anticipate every step of the process! I was really excited to put this tablescape together, and today I'll take you through my process. I saved pins and Instagram pictures that caught my attention, then decided what elements of… Continue reading Colorful Thanksgiving Tablescape {2018}

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Fall Outdoor Decor – Simple Touches

I really wish I was the essential Southern woman who loved working in the yard, planting flowers and caring for a garden. In the words of Ouiser from Steel Magnolias, Southern women are "supposed to wear funny looking hats and ugly clothes and grow vegetables in the dirt." With all due respect to Ouiser and Southern women… Continue reading Fall Outdoor Decor – Simple Touches

hospitality

How To Be A Polite Guest

Did you know there are only 53 days left until Christmas? That's only seven weekends! Not only that....there are 20 days left until Thanksgiving, which is basically the official beginning of the "Holiday Season." With the beginning of the holiday season comes church parties, work parties, family get-togethers, and more. I'm excited about that! We… Continue reading How To Be A Polite Guest

Holidays

Thanksgiving Menu {2018}

What are you thankful for? I'm thankful for Thanksgiving food! I've been thinking about this menu for a couple months now and I'm so excited to enjoy the process of making, serving and eating these dishes. Here's my menu for this Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Menu Roast Chicken with Lemon Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole (I'll probably only make 1/4th… Continue reading Thanksgiving Menu {2018}

Friday Favorites

That Was Fast {October 2018 Highlights}

this post contains affiliate links I feel like October went by SO quickly! At any rate, here were are! I've rounded up the highlights and a few other favorites from the month. Hope you enjoy! #1 Engagement Anniversary Date We don't always make a point to celebrate the day we were engaged, but this year… Continue reading That Was Fast {October 2018 Highlights}

Decor · Frugal Living

3 Simple Home Decor Upgrades Under $5

Having a beautiful home is really the result of small choices and decisions. It's certainly true that large rooms, expensive furniture and professional decorating skills produce a beautiful home, but those of us living in average sized homes with well worn furniture and our own decorating skills can still have beautiful living spaces! Here are… Continue reading 3 Simple Home Decor Upgrades Under $5

Enjoying The Journey

Meet My Favorite Bloggers: Rhoda From Southern Hospitality

Today I’m continuing my series called “Meet My Favorite Bloggers.” It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to keep a blog fresh and full of new content each week and I want to acknowledge those women who have done just that! Meet Rhoda from Southern Hospitality! I've been reading Rhoda's blog almost from the beginning… Continue reading Meet My Favorite Bloggers: Rhoda From Southern Hospitality