I think it's safe to say that you guys love the freshly painted front porch swing and it's happy, summer yellow pillows! It's been a few weeks and I still get comments and messages about the porch on Instagram! I guess it was a hit :) and I'm so happy y'all love it as much as I do! One question I get asked a lot from that post is recommendations on how to keep outdoor pillows clean. The yellow pillows are such a happy and pretty color and I definitely didn't want them to get old and … [Read more...]
How to Cover a Pillow Without Sewing
I covered the pillows on my porch to get ready for July 4th entertaining! The best part is that it cost me about $10.00 to get the front porch ready for some BBQ! So let's chat about how to cover a pillow without sewing and check out my July 4th porch reveal! I recently updated my front porch with new pillows and I painted the swing. I went with a lemon summer yellow color that just says "summer"-- check that out HERE. I didn't want to spend much on decorating a July 4th front porch, … [Read more...]
Vintage Inspired July 4th Mantel
I've got a vintage inspired July 4th mantel to share with you today! Do you decorate for the 4th of July? We're a patriotic, military family so I decorate for the holiday and keep it up all summer long. Something about red, white and blue just signifies summer to me. When I decorate, I literally just gather a bunch of items around my house and see what will work. Sometimes it comes together quickly, other times I have to play around with it to make it work. Trial and error. I'll put … [Read more...]
How to Paint a Porch Swing
I finally painted my porch swing! When I decided I wanted to paint the front porch swing, the weather had other plans and a tropical storm was heading our way. That meant that I had to wait another week to paint the swing...but good things do come to those who wait! I've been getting my porch ready for front porch sittin' and this project made for a huge transformation. Let's chat about how to paint a porch swing. I've even had several neighbors stop me to say that they love the new … [Read more...]
Dining Room Light Fixture Reveal
I'm so excited to reveal our new chandeliers we got for the living room and dining room! The new light fixtures add the elegance these rooms were lacking. The best part is that I got each light fixture on Amazon for under $200.00! Sometimes all it takes is new lighting to transform a room, and that's exactly what these beautiful chandeliers did for our rooms! I bought both chandeliers from a previous blog post, 10 Light Fixtures Under $200.00 on Amazon that you can find HERE. I kept … [Read more...]
Living Room Light Fixture Reveal
I'm so excited to reveal our new chandeliers we got for the living room and dining room in a two part series! The new light fixtures add the elegance these rooms were lacking. The best part is that I got each light fixture on Amazon for under $200.00! Sometimes all it takes is new lighting to transform a room, and that's exactly what these beautiful chandeliers did for our rooms! I bought both chandeliers from a previous blog post I wrote, 10 Light Fixtures Under $200.00 on Amazon that … [Read more...]
Rustic Winter Centerpiece
What do you get with a vintage dough bowl, pinecones and burlap snowflake décor? Add some candles and you've got a simple rustic winter centerpiece that embraces the season! When the Christmas decorations have been packed up, I prefer to have a time of simplicity with my décor. Just a touch of winter décor is the perfect way to welcome the new year and this rustic winter centerpiece is adorable for the season. This simple rustic winter centerpiece that embraces the season is easy to … [Read more...]
Christmas Home Tour + Snow in Alabama
Grab a cup of coffee, and take a look around on a festive Christmas home tour! Christmas is almost here, can you believe it? It seems like just a few months ago that we were taking down last year's Christmas decorations. Since we're still in the process of working on home updates, some areas just didn't Christmasy (is that a word?) this year, but I'll show you a few areas that got some Christmas cheer! Christmas Home Tour: Snow (December 8, 2017) The Christmas snow was so unexpected … [Read more...]
Christmas Tablescape
This traditional Christmas tablescape embraces the true meaning of the season, decorated with family heirlooms and cherished memories. The antique tablecloth belonged to my Great Grandma Pearla and it's tattered and stained. It tells the memories of many happy Christmases past; the dinners and conversations it's seen over the years. For the centerpiece I placed a reindeer that my hubby and I found out pickin' right after we got engaged. I placed a thrifted Christmas wreath around the … [Read more...]
Vintage Door Headboard FAQ’s and What You Need to Know
I’ve had a ton of questions about my vintage door headboard, so I’m going to answer all of the questions and give you step by step instructions in a complete series! Today is part two of the vintage door headboard series, and I'm answering all of the frequently asked questions about my vintage door headboard. Click here for Part 1: How to Make a Headboard out of Vintage Doors. What if my doors contain lead? Anything built before 1978 may contain lead based paint, and you don't want … [Read more...]