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...]
Marble Painted Easter Eggs
Marble painted Easter eggs completely transforms cheap, plastic eggs into one of a kind, gorgeous home decor! Marble is hot in home decor right now, and I think y'all must love it, too! The marble painted ornaments are one of the most popular posts on my site! These beautiful marble painted Easter eggs were made using the same technique as the marble painted ornaments. I love marble painting because there is no right or wrong way to create the unique marble effect. Each egg comes … [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...]
How to Modpodge Letters
A monogram initial doesn't get any more Southern, right? So let's learn how to modpodge letters with this easy DIY! A sweet friend of mine wanted to create something for her baby's name and asked me to brainstorm some ideas for her. My best friends know that when it comes to anything crafty, home decor or pickin'-- I'm the one to come to! :) I came up with two ideas for her and I'll show you the other idea in another blog post. She's a busy mom with an active one year old, so I knew … [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...]
Valentine Yarn Wrapped Letters
Yarn wrapped letters are an easy DIY project that couldn't get any cuter for Valentine's Day decorations. I decided to buy extra large letters in an X and O to use on my mantle for Valentine's Day. I wanted to do something a little different, and that's how I decided on yarn wrapped letters! I've wrapped a wreath with yarn several years ago, but never the letters, so this was more of a trial and error kind of project. Now you can learn from my mistakes! Since I used the extra … [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...]