I am SO EXCITED about today. Besides a fun winter refresh, today is a big and fun day that probably should have happened a long time ago. I'm launching home decor in the Mercantile! It has been such a joy to start planning and selecting items, it will be a slow rollout while I get the hang of things and get feedback on what you all like, so stay tuned for all the goodness coming your way! You can shop the Home Decor & Lifestyle collection HERE! Refreshing my home decor ... continue reading...
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Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bar Tiered Tray
Here is a Valentine's Day hot chocolate bar tiered tray that can take you from Christmas to Valentine's Day with ease. One of my favorite things to do is snuggle up to my kids with a movie and hot chocolate. Especially my youngest. He and I are simpatico on the hot chocolate love. And he is the best snuggler, he sits close to, almost too close and I love it. I know I will miss those special moments when the kids are all grown and moved on. That being said, I ... continue reading...
Simple Valentine’s Day Table Idea
I didn't go all out for Valentine's Day this year, as I have in years past. If you are looking for a simple Valentine's Table Idea then this quick and easy tablescape should do the trick! I am not sure if my kids know that decorating is kind of my love language. Creating a cozy home that feels safe and warm is one of the ways I share my love for them. I want them to look back on the years they spent growing up with warm fuzzy feelings. I hope they remember a mom who loved them like crazy and did ... continue reading...
Valentine’s Day Decoration Finds
Hey there friends! Valentine's Day is right around the corner and I hope you all are getting excited for it like I am! I went on the hunt for the BEST Valentine's Day Decorations finds out there and I rounded them up here for you to see! These finds are (mostly) from both Target and Walmart so it doesn't matter what kind of gal you are, there should be something for everyone! I personally tend to gravitate to Walmart but I think that's just because I feel like they have more in my ... continue reading...
Things To Do In Brady Texas
If you've ever wanted to travel through the sleepy towns of Texas and explore all there is to do in this great state, I'm your girl. We spent last weekend in the tiny town of Brady, Texas and it was just dreamy. Here is a weekend recap and ideas of things to do in Brady Texas in case the open roads of Texas call your name! We were blessed with an unexpected four-day weekend and decided to head to the hill country and our hunting lease. My boys will tell you it is their favorite ... continue reading...
Top 10 Posts of 2021
I'm going to be honest - 2021 is a year I am glad to see go. I am SO READY to turn the page on a new year it's not even funny. This year was brutal. I'm trying my hardest to look for the light and dwell on the good things instead of the bad. This list is one of those things. While my family suffered an excruciating loss with my divorce, I found God was walking with us every step of the way. My little business - this blog and it's sidekick the Mercantile, posted better numbers than ... continue reading...
Creative Ways to Organize in the New Year
If you are curious about some creative ways to organize in the new year, then let me help you out! I am showing a few fun ways I organize in my home and I hope they inspire you to get going! I always feel like the new year brings a desire for order. After taking down allll the Christmas decor I ALWAYS crave a clean slate. Too much extra weighs on me after a while...am I alone in that? Don't get me wrong, I adore the festive holiday decor, but it feels so good to take it down and start ... continue reading...
Christmas Movie List for Your Hot Cocoa Bar
Grab this Christmas movie list for your hot cocoa bar! I've been wanting a checklist we could work through during the Christmas season, so I decided to make one for all of us! We love to watch Christmas movies, sometimes even before Thanksgiving. The big debate in our house is never IF we should watch a movie together, it's WHAT Christmas movie should we watch? I decided if we had a pretty complete list, at least of classics and popular Christmas movies then we could make ... continue reading...
Peg Board Decor In The Dining Room For Christmas
I just added a new peg board in the dining room, just in time for for Christmas decor! I have the full tutorial coming on how to build your own peg rail, but wanted to share it decorated ASAP! I was really debating how to dress this wall up and after mulling over a few ideas I decided a peg board rail was the perfect choice. It looks great and gives me a fun place to decorate seasonally. You can use this idea no matter how big or small your home is. When you DIY, you make it fit YOU ... continue reading...
Creative Picture Idea and DIY Mug Tutorial
Today I'm sharing not one, but two super simple projects. The first is a creative picture idea using an old picture frame. The second is an adorable DIY coffee mug tutorial. Not only am I showing you a creative picture frame makeover, but I'm also showing you a sweet stenciled coffee mug craft. Both of these projects are made using A Maker's Studio products. They would be amazing for the gift giving season that is coming up! Picture Idea and DIY Mug Tutorial The stencil that I am ... continue reading...
