French country decorating ideas for your home on a budget
A roadside find saved just in time to become an antiqued mirror French chest The text I always love to receive…”I found this on the side of the road, do you want it?” Why yes, yes I do please and thank you! This curbside find was an old entertainment center, pretty plain, but in good…
Here are some inexpensive décor update ideas that have big impact on your room refresh My mom’s French Cajun dining room makeover part two is coming at you (here is part one in case you missed it!)! We did a complete overhaul on color and style, but really didn’t spend a ton of cash. Here…
DIY Buffalo Check Pillows Buffalo check is a whole thing right now and I am loving it! You may have seen the roadside recliners I (well my mom) reupholstered in buffalo check? They are fabulous. I wanted to bring a little buffalo check to the outdoor mix for the 4th of July, but I didn’t…
French Country Furniture Makeover This broken little table was a Round Top steal because, well…it was broken! I was looking for a small sweet bedside table and knew this would be perfect to makeover. Not to mention I’m a sucker for a deal. However, the table went straight to work and for years it sat…
It’s funny how you can look at something for years and never see the obvious. When we moved into our home 4 1/2 years ago I was bewildered by what to do with these cubbies surrounding a window in our kitchen area. It seemed obvious to display plates or knick knacks, but whatever I put…
Decorating with Architectural Elements If you are like me (and I think you are a touch or you wouldn’t be here 😉 )you like old stuff. Old houses, old people, old ways. The thing is we can’t always have an old house or expensive old antiques. But we can add age to our new stuff…
It’s always fun to take a look back over the past year to see what you’ve accomplished. The blog is a lot like a digital scrapbook for me, recording project, events and thoughts. I often say it is my accountability source…it makes me get to all the projects floating in my head, work through my…
If you could splurge on one thing in a room what would it be? For me it would be fabric. Layering a room with amazing neutral fabrics sets the tone and gives you something to build on. It can be tempting to follow the latest trends, but over the years I have found going neutral…
Have you ever moved to a new city? A place where you really didn’t know anyone? Maybe you are in the midst of getting settled right now. Let me introduce you to my friend. We met in a completely untraditional way and an unexpected friendship formed eight years ago. I was new to town, didn’t…
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….