So often quotes and song lyrics get trapped in my head. Does that happen to you? Like a dry sponge soaking up water the words grow and take up space in my mind. Sometimes they make me laugh but mainly they make me think. People are so insightful and I love thinking on the artistic ways others express their thoughts. So I decided to start sharing one quote a month...to make you ponder or giggle or whatever emotion it may stir. Everyday you can find them at the very bottom of my ... continue reading...
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Coffee and Money
No one really ever says, "Hey, we should go have coffee and talk about money" for a variety of reasons. Money is personal and finances freak us all out in one way or another. Some of us worry too much, some not enough. Some know a ton about handling money, other zilch. Either our money is bullying us around or we are the boss of our budget. But we don't casually chat with our besties about it. But honestly, don't you ever wish you could sit down over coffee and get the scoop from a really ... continue reading...
Adding Farmhouse Patina: A Stool Makeover
Recently I realized my beloved desk chair was causing me so much neck pain because it was too low... there had to be a better way. So I set my sights on adding farmhouse patina to a drab little stool. This cheap brown stool peeked around the corner and said, "what about me?" This little stool sat pushed in the corner. It went un-noticed for years. I never could bring myself to use it or throw it away. And what do you know!? He fits perfectly under my desk cabinet and is tall enough ... continue reading...
Magnolia Market Inspired Kitchen Message Board
This week I'm showcasing a Magnolia Market inspired kitchen message board fashioned from old fence pickets, because y'all...I'm still so inspired by my trip to Magnolia Market. All the crates and bottles and greenery... The farmhouse style that Joanna Gaines has helped catapult into the decorating Hall of Fame is so fun to me because it is a style that can easily be replicated on the tightest of budgets. Proving that your pockets don't have to be deep to be stylish. I love ... continue reading...
Pocket Pillow Tutorial
Easy Pocket Pillow Tutorial One of my decorating goals this year was to change out pillows each season. I see people doing this all the time and the impact it makes on a room is HUGE! Two things have held me back from jumping on the pillow change out bandwagon: It seems expensive Where do I store 500 pillows? So here is the solution I came up with. Pocket Pillows. Why pocket pillows? What even is a pocket pillow? Let me explain. A pocket pillow is a pillow cover that goes ... continue reading...
Quality Over Quantity: Free Printable
Quality over quantity. This is a hard phrase for me. I like stuff. I like to have a lot of friends. Three shirts on sale are better than one at full price. It's hard to say no when asked to participate in something good. A million followers sounds better than one. This January I felt the deep need to take a step back and rest in the quiet for a month or so. To just listen to what God had for me. It was clear I was in need of a re-alignment. It's not that I was far off track, ... continue reading...
DIY Farmhouse Crate Inspired by Magnolia Market
learn how to make a beautiful diy farmhouse crate inspired by magnolia market. Thanks to my Magnolia Market visit I am in overdrive to incorporate farmhouse décor into my world. The good news is there are a million ways to do this on the cheap. This week I'm showing off a DIY farmhouse crate that costs next to nothing. ***this post contains affiliate links, that means if you make a purchase I may receive a small commisson, thanks for your support I was inspired by this mixed metal ... continue reading...
DIY Moss Letter
DIY Moss Letter for Spring Last week I shared my Spring mantel inspired by Magnolia Market's crafty Spring idea. To complete the fresh look of the mantel I added a DIY Moss letter. They are silly easy to make. And pretty inexpensive. Most people buy letters to cover. Then you have to buy the moss. And that starts to add up. Plus you have to find the right size letter, in the font you want...this easy project turns into a goose chase. I didn't want to hunt for a pre-made letter. ... continue reading...
Magnolia Market Inspired Spring Style
If you read my post about Magnolia Market - Is It Worth The Drive? you know the answer AND you know the answer lead to this Magnolia Market inspired series. Over the next few weeks I will share some easy ways to infuse Joanna's signature Fixer Upper style to your décor in case you can't make the trip to Magnolia Market, or like me enjoy being thrifty and staying on a small decorating budget. Honestly, for me I get great satisfaction making my own things and putting my personal spin on them. ... continue reading...
Magnolia Market – Is it worth the drive?
About a year ago my family took a road trip to Waco, Texas to play. We went to the zoo and did fun stuff, but my underlying motive was to visit the Magnolia Market store. We were loving their hot new show and wanted to see about all the fuss in real life. My husband grew up in Waco so it was fun to drive around with a "local" and see the changes, old houses and fun shops. But my eye was on making it to that store. The little one on Bosque. It was a postage stamp size store. Small, cute, ... continue reading...
