This cheap drop leaf table got a gorgeous French country makeover for our dining room! When we moved this summer I took it as a chance to re-do our dining room. I loved our old table but I was really ready for an update so I sold it before the move. I’m not thinking this…
Are you ready to see the cutest farmhouse classroom ever? Let me back up and explain. We just moved to a new town this summer, we didn’t know a soul and have extremely little knowledge of the school system, teachers, etc. We didn’t even know who my son’s third-grade teacher was until we walked in…
Anyone out there sitting at home wishing they could be more creative, have a creative business or use their creative gift to serve? I have an awesome opportunity for us to do this together! I am joining forces with Amy Howard and her brand new collection, A Maker’s Studio. Even if you don’t want a…
Tabletop decorating is hard for me. Is that weird? I have managed to get my coffee table down but nightstands still pose a challenge. I think it’s because I like to decorate with things I love or mean something to me and not just random stuff. I also have certain elements I like incorporated. Maybe…
Casual Vintage Living Room Mood Board You might be wondering why should I use a mood board? or what is a mood board? Let me share a little insight I’ve learned as I have decorated my own home over the years. I’m by no means an Interior Decorator, but I obviously LOVE to decorate…
learn how to update an orangey outdated terra cotta pot with a French country classic look. There are about a million “important” projects waiting to be done around the new house, but sometimes you have to tackle the ones that are driving you the craziest first – even if they don’t really fit in a…
I’m back with more from my amazing to France. Today I am sharing some French excursions you might want to work into your itinerary if you make it to the outer Bordeaux area of France. If you don’t have a trip planned, no worries, come with me! You can see more of where I stayed…
A few days ago I showed you the gorgeous new moody green color I used in the study and introduced my new bookcase. Today I am showing you an affordable and more interesting way to add storage by using open shelving vs. built-ins! This post was sponsored by Crates & Pallet and contains affiliate links….
Welcome back to Talk of the Town!First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Free Vintage Botanical Printables: Instant Artwork July Giveaway: 3 Chalk Couture Transfers + Supplies S’mores Recipes: 15 Amazing Desserts For Folks Who Love S’mores! Twin Window Cabinets Spray Painted Kitchen Accessories Deck Privacy Screen…
This new french country chandelier in the great room might be one of my favorite changes to our spec house. I’ve been telling you guys we were going to add our touch to make this plain house cozy and personal. There are so many ways to update a builder grade house that don’t cost a…
Our vintage moody green study is my new favorite. Ok friend – I’m here to tell you this all off-white house just about swallowed me up with its plain jane feeling. I had to do something stat to make it ours. To add our mark. To bring out its personality. And I went big and…
Happy Tuesday evening, welcome back to the fun party where you will get some summer fun ideas for everyone! Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! DIY Ombré Effect Pallet Tray Using Chalk Finish Paint 3 Easy Farmhouse…
I went to France for a photo styling workshop, but would you be surprised to know the French brocante shopping day was one of my favorites?! We spent the first day shopping the Brocante in a small village. It was totally my jam. We packed knowing we would be bringing home French treasures by packing…
Thrifted planters make for charming décor AND they are budget friendly! I adore planting a little plant in something fun and unexpected. It lets you use things you have already in your cabinets or put that awesome thrifted find to work in a fun new way. I rounded up a ton of charming ideas for…
Well, this post isn’t coming out the way I had envisioned. It was going to be tips and tricks I learned on photo styling, but I thought I’d share my real thoughts on the subject instead. The truth behind the scenes of photo styling and magazine layouts. As you may know I recently went to…