Y'all-- Cookie cutters are such a great thing to have around! Not only do they make cookies and other delicious food into precious, seasonal and occasion-themed shapes, but they can give you some pretty great 5-minute art for Spring! I wanted something to hang above my stove, but I didn't want to spend lots of money, or time on it! So, this was where I ended up, and I love it! All you'll need is a hole-punch, some black paint (or whatever color you prefer), your favorite cookie ... continue reading...
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Life Lessons From The Biltmore Estate
I have been so excited to share some life lessons from the Biltmore Estate. On my recent vacation to the beautiful Vanderbilt home, I noted so many small things that made such a big impact on my thought process, I am hopeful these nuances and observations will inspire you in some small way as well. I visited Asheville with my best friend and we were both in awe of the natural beauty of the area, but even more awestruck by the home and grounds of the Biltmore. As people hurried past ... continue reading...
Vintage Trends From Round Top Spring 2022
You guys know I LOVE to share my vintage finds with you - even if I don't buy all the things I find, the hunt is fun to share. I hope by sharing the things I see, what catches my eye and the vintage trends happening in the marketplace, these ideas help you to sharpen your hunting and decorating skills. There is such a thing as vintage trends, what goes around comes around and it usually does in droves. Once you see the items emerge in a pattern, you can pinpoint the trends and incorporate them ... continue reading...
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2022
Sooo, Mother's Day is right around the corner, and even though I am a mother, I also have a mother, so I know how stressful it can be to think of Mother's Day Gift ideas. But, I'm here to help make it as easy as possible-- because once again, as a mom myself, I can say it's mostly the thought that counts. Don't get me wrong, I love the homemade cards my kids used to make me, and I'm sure my Mom did, too-- but we all outgrow that and have to get real gifts at some point in our life. I imagine if ... continue reading...
Add Beautiful Textures to Your Home This Spring
You guys may have seen my recent blog post with a list of trends from Market, and the most common thing I saw was patterns all different kinds of textures, EVERYWHERE! And while I think making changes to your home and adding pieces is something that takes time, patience, and a lot of persistence, I also think we sometimes just want to do what we can, where we can, right now! And that's what this blog post is allll about-- easy ways to add beautiful texture to your home for Spring, all from ... continue reading...
Decor Ideas from The Biltmore Estate
Wait until you see all the decor ideas from the Biltmore Estate that you can add to your home! I gathered up decor inspiration from this amazing estate and I'm boiling down some ideas you can try out today to add some designer ideas to your home! I spent a long weekend in Asheville, North Carolina with my best friend and it was AMAZING! If you haven't added this sweet town to your travel bucket list, do it ASAP. We can't wait to visit again, there are so many tasty ... continue reading...
Spring Home Decor Trends From Market 2022
Be on the lookout for these trends that showed up at market this spring. You will see these trends popping up in stores, vintage finds and online. You can incorporate these ideas in your purchases and DIY projects for a punch of style this year! We already have some of these trends showing up in our online shop, The Mercantile, with more coming. PLUS, there is a download at the bottom of this post so you can print this list and take it shopping with you! Graphic Pattern Dishware - ... continue reading...
The Ultimate Dollar Store Crafts for Spring
You guys - I have the ultimate list of dollar store crafts for spring all lined up for you here! If you want to create some gorgeous, neutral spring and Easter home decor from Dollar Tree finds, you just hit the craft jackpot! If you follow me on Facebook, you may have seen some of my Spring craft videos recently-- and if you don't follow me on facebook, what're you doing, friend? Follow me! ! I absolutely love taking Dollar Store items (Dollar Tree is the BEST, even though it's all ... continue reading...
How to Build a Pegboard Rail
If you need to know how to build a pegboard rail, you have come to the right spot! This is one of the best additions to my home and it is SO EASY to recreate! Honestly, I've added this trim addition in a few rooms and will definitely be using it in other spots. The first place I added the pegboard rail was in the dining room (see it dressed for Christmas here!). It was a GAME CHANGER for this giant blank wall. This spot went from boring to quickly becoming one of my favorite features in ... continue reading...
The Ultimate Wrought Iron Bed Frames Roundup
Many of you have probably seen a picture of my bedroom somewhere lately, I've been talking about it a lot ever since I gave it a little facelift. If you haven't seen that, you should definitely go check it out-- I put up 2 different wallpapers, which sounds weird, but trust me, I put up some wall sconces, and even some new pieces have made an appearance in there. With that being said, I get quite a few questions about my bed-- and as you can tell, I love it too! It's one of the few ... continue reading...
