We just bought a brand new builder house this summer when we moved. We relocated for my husband's job and our house sold quickly (thank you God!). That was great, but we had to pick a new house pretty quick in return. We like our house, but really wanted to make some changes so we would LOVE it! The kitchen is the main makeover we are implementing. It may seem odd to renovate a new house, but we have moved enough to know it is SO MUCH BETTER to get things how you like them on the front end of ... continue reading...
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Vintage Farmhouse Halloween On A Budget
Get a gorgeous vintage farmhouse feel for Halloween without blowing your budget! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #dothe99 #99obsessed #CollectiveBias I love decorating for Halloween. Every year I transform different areas of the house into a haunted wonderland and it makes me feel like a kid again! My kids love it and that makes it all worthwhile. When Halloween rolls around I always conjure a new spooky story to tell ... continue reading...
Cheap Drop Leaf Table Makeover
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 new Facebook Marketplace find is going to be a family heirloom, but for $40 it fills the spot until my dream table comes along. Whatever that is! I'm not really sure yet! You can find some great deals on Facebook Marketplace ... continue reading...
The Cutest Farmhouse Classroom You Ever Saw
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 the door of the school for Meet the Teacher night a few days before school started. Imagine our surprise when we learned Sadler's new teacher was named Hank (my other son's name) and he had the most ... continue reading...
Start Your Own Creative Buisness
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 business, you just want to be creative this is so fun... Let me give you some backstory. I have loved Amy Howard for years now. God gifted this beautiful woman in such a unique way, her talents ... continue reading...
Vintage Coffee Table Decor
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 I am too picky? Today I am sharing my latest vintage coffee table decor because for once, I am in love with it, maybe it will inspire you to freshen up a stale spot in your house! Last week I ... continue reading...
Why Should I Use A Mood Board?
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 my house with my style and aesthetic. Over time I've figured a few things out. The first thing I've learned is that a great space takes time. At least for me. All these TV shows that throw together great spaces ... continue reading...
Outdated Terra Cotta Pot to French Country Classic
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 normal priority order. An outdated terra cotta pot makeover is certainly not more important than getting seats at my dining room table, but I drive up every day and look at this eyesore. These ... continue reading...
French Excursions
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 and I definitely recommend hitting up a French brocante while you are there. You will want to add the sweet town of Saint Emilion to your vacation plans. It is located North East of Bordeaux and is jam backed with ... continue reading...
Open Shelving Vs. Built-ins
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. You can read my full disclosure here. You might have read that my knee jerk idea was to have a carpenter add built-in cabinets and shelves to the study due to the lack of storage our new ... continue reading...
