10 years ago this month, we moved into our very first home. We lived in apartments during our single and newlywed years and the thought of having our own place was thrilling! The house had been completely flipped and was mostly new inside - flooring, paint, doors, and appliances. Here's what it looked like when… Continue reading 10 Years In Our Home
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Bathroom Mini-Remodel: Scraping Popcorn Ceiling, Painting and Refreshing Decor
Our 1970's ranch has popcorn ceiling all over the house. When we remodeled the hall bathroom this summer, we paid the painter to scrape that ceiling and paint it while he was doing the rest of the room. I was home while he did this project, so after observing his process and reading a few… Continue reading Bathroom Mini-Remodel: Scraping Popcorn Ceiling, Painting and Refreshing Decor
Fall Decor 2022: Blue and White with Pops of Orange
Welcome to my 2022 fall decor tour! This year I went with mostly blue and white decor, adding in a few pops of orange. The display on the shelf below was inspired by this pin. I always begin my decorating by finding some inspiration photos that I can copy with what I have in my… Continue reading Fall Decor 2022: Blue and White with Pops of Orange
Confessions of an Unappreciated Homemaker
Wouldn't it be nice if our husbands and families always noticed and complimented our homemaking efforts? One of my 5 year old nephews is particularly observant and complimentary. He always notices a new rug or piece of decor in my house and will comment on it with something like, "Oh, you got a new rug.… Continue reading Confessions of an Unappreciated Homemaker
How To Make Your Home A Peaceful Place
Peace is something that's woefully lacking in our culture. Everywhere we look there is strife, unhappiness and fear. It's more important that ever to create a home that is filled with peace. In order to have a peaceful home, we have to take responsibility. Your home is...your home. As the woman, you are the one… Continue reading How To Make Your Home A Peaceful Place
My Afternoon Routine: Small Steps Toward A Tidy Home
It's no secret that I'm a big fan of routines. What you might not know is that I'm naturally a very lazy person. Routines really help me stay on top of things in my home and keep me from wasting my time! During the week I usually have an hour or so between the time… Continue reading My Afternoon Routine: Small Steps Toward A Tidy Home
How To Find Decorating Inspiration: Summer Home Decor Tour
I took down all my spring and Easter decor and reset the main living areas of our home for summer. Here's how it turned out! Before I started decorating, I referenced my saved photos on Instagram. I found a few pictures that I wanted to use as inspiration for my coffee table, book shelf and… Continue reading How To Find Decorating Inspiration: Summer Home Decor Tour
A Day In My Life: April 2022
Come along for a normal day in my life! I work four days a week, so I'm sharing a look at a typical work day. I didn't time stamp anything - I trust you, but I thought it might not be the best idea to tell the whole internet where they can find me at… Continue reading A Day In My Life: April 2022
Spring Decor {2022}
We're just two days away from the first day of spring! I love winter (mild southern winter) and I'm always sad to see it go, but it's hard to be mad about spring. I pulled out my ceramic bunny, mossy stones from Dollar Tree, and my decoupaged eggs to sprinkle around the living room. Bright… Continue reading Spring Decor {2022}
Master Bedroom Project [and the contentment vs. laziness struggle]
I'm excited to start a new project for 2022 - formally decorating our master bedroom! I've never truly decorated our master bedroom - it's just a mishmash of furniture and decor that I've collected. I keep the room tidy and organized but I don't love how it looks. The room is well overdue for a… Continue reading Master Bedroom Project [and the contentment vs. laziness struggle]
Come Home For Comfort 