You’ve heard me talk about my friend and fellow partner in crime decorating maven Stacie. (Check out our other makeover here and here) Well we partnered up again to do a home makeover for our long time friend Shellie. Shellie is a busy boy mom who wanted an overhaul of her main living space. She had…
15 Fun New Things To Do For A Long Car Ride! It’s that time of year… “Are we there yet?” “How much longer?” “I’m bored” My kids are actually excellent travelers, but even they have their limits. Our summer usually consists of a cross country trek to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The place…
This amazingly talented lady has been a presence in my life for over twenty years now! That is not to say we were close for all those years. The truth is she was an example of Godly grace and truth that I secretly longed to be but didn’t know how. Back then I would actually call…
Well, we always say there is nothing like a party to get your to do list humming. Our home tour series kicks off in just a few weeks, so you know my honey do list just got longer!!! I need a little motivation to help me get through some of those much needed chores and…
DIY Necktie Art As I sit and write this I am looking out over a calm, gently lapping lake. The breeze is cool and the air is filled with what seems like a hundred different songs. Its morning and the birds are busy. This peaceful setting is a gift from one of my precious friends….
Julie is living proof to me how God works down deep in the details of life. He crossed our paths years ago and then brushed our lives together here and there for a while. The whole time God knew we would eventually serve side by side in a ministry we love and adore. He planned…
All the gorgeous flowers lining the highways and byways has me all excited about putting fresh flowers all over my home. Maybe you saw my first flower gathering and unique bud vase in my Round Top Recap or  Bullets to Beautiful post. It is all I can do to keep my eyes on the road….
It is now quiet in my home and I’m so glad to be back in the midst of the crazy chaos of our little world. My husband and I had a weekend away for a business trip and client’s event. We ate and ate then we got to dress up (which we rarely do), did…
She is cute, organized, fun, funny, creative and would drop anything for a friend. I mean it – this lady is loyal and true. She loves the Lord, loves his word and loves to share it with others. The first time I met Katie many years ago was at bible study. I knew I wanted…
I’m thankful for…these are the only words that come to me today. God must really be telling me to reflect. Take time and breath. I had other posts planned for today. But that is ok. I think I am also a little inspired by my new friend’s blog and the way she starts each week. With…
Learn how to make beautiful salt shaker tassels using collected salt shakers. Being on the hunt for antiques or junk is always more fun when you collect something or are searching for a particular item. One thing my mom and I have kept our eyes peeled for over the years is salt and pepper shakers. It…
Have you ever heard the Sammy Kershaw song She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful? Might sound a little redneck, but I love some Sammy. Anyway, this song is all I can think of when pondering how to describe my precious friend Allison. She is completely unaware to the talent and graciousness she carries wherever she goes. Our…
Making our home comfortable for every one in my family is a major goal of mine. I strongly believe everyone should have a space that invites them, makes them feel connected and is totally their own. A safe haven at the end of the day. The kids seem to get their own space with ease….
Do your kids ever inspire you? There are times when I am just blown away by my children’s view on a situation or themselves. They have such precious, innocent, unpolluted thoughts. It is a marvel and really makes the childlike faith talked about in Mark 10:15 understandable. My daughter ran for student council at the…
Do you ever meet someone and immediately know they are special and kind. That is how I felt about Nancy when I met her years ago. We have such kindred spirits and share so many of the same loves. She has an amazing yard and garden, is crazy gifted at quilting (sewing in general) and…