Have you ever visited Laurel Mercantile? If not, you should totally take a trip to visit this precious little shop! If you've watched the show "Hometown" on HGTV, then you know what store I'm talking about. ;) If not, the show is about a husband and wife duo that restores old homes in their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. Erin and Ben are such an adorable power couple and they're so genuine. I love that they have revitalized their hometown and are breathing new life into the city. … [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...]
DIY Bridal Shower Gift Basket
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue... this DIY bridal shower gift basket includes something for each and makes the perfect gift for the bride from you! Wedding season is upon us, and you may know a bride that's tying the knot this year. Why not put together a gift basket of special items for the bride. One of my best friends is getting married this summer and she recently had a Couple's Shower. I wanted to do something special for her and I thought about … [Read more...]
Warm Up with Winter Decor
The Christmas décor has once again been packed up and the house seems a little bare. That's why I like to add some winter décor to make my house still feel warm and welcoming. However, after all of the busy and glittery decorations that Christmas brings I crave a little simplicity with my winter décor. For winter décor, I think about woods and whites mixed with galvanized metals with lots of textures and layers. You may remember the porcelain Christmas village from my Christmas home … [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...]
Silver & Gold New Year’s Eve Tablescape
When I think about a New Year's Eve tablescape, I think metallics. Pops of silver and gold with Rae Dunn and vintage pieces make for the perfect New Year's Eve tablescape. You probably recognize my gold chargers and vintage gold china from my Thanksgiving tablescape. As soon as I started this tablescape, I thought "oh, I bought these cute crystal plates at the thrift store right before Christmas, I'll use those." Well, I forgot that I talked myself out of buying the plates and I looked … [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...]
How to Make a Headboard out of Vintage Doors {Part 1}
Making a headboard out of vintage doors is very unique and a great way to repurpose salvaged materials. Vintage doors have my heart, but these aren't any ol' doors. These are the doors from our wedding where we said our vows. We promised each other forever by these doors and they are so special to me. I've had a ton of questions about my vintage door headboard, so I'm going to try and answer all of the questions and give you step by step instructions in a complete series! DIY Door … [Read more...]