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...]
Pretty in Pink: 10 Pink Home Decor Finds on Amazon
Valentine's Day is almost here and I'm really feeling the pink home décor this season. A pretty in pink home, that is! Pink home décor has never been prettier. Pink home décor is perfect for Valentine's day and the perfect way to welcome in Spring. A soft, pastel pink can become the perfect neutral for home décor. Or you can embrace a metallic rose gold for an industrial vibe. I even included the perfect find for a little girl's room that is fit for a princess in this roundup! The best … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Harvest Gold Thanksgiving Tablescape
This harvest gold Thanksgiving tablescape is perfect for an elegant dinner with family and friends. Let's set the table for Thanksgiving with our harvest gold theme! The vintage china set was a $10 find at an antique store, the cake stand was thrifted, and I had the silver and gold tablecloth already. I recently picked up the gold chargers from The Dollar Tree (you can't beat that price!) and I also got the fall leaf garlands there and spray painted gold. This is not a sponsored post. … [Read more...]