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...]
How To Keep Outdoor Pillows Clean
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...]
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...]