Copper is currently having a well deserved moment, and you can be sure that you'll see it everywhere this Christmas. Copper has become one of my favorite colors this year. Vintage copper, that's one of my newer collections. I knew I was going to incorporate copper in some of my Christmas décor, and that's when I had the idea: Copper Christmas Tree. Boom. I picked up a Christmas tree at the thrift store for $3.00 a few weeks ago and decided to test out my idea. I wasn't sure if it … [Read more...]
10 Light Fixtures Under $200 on Amazon {Farmhouse Style!}
I've been on the hunt for the perfect light fixtures for our living room and the dining room. Lighting can instantly transform a room and can make or break your design. I've rounded up my favorite, budget friendly light fixtures from Amazon that are under $200.00 that has a farmhouse and vintage feel. Now, I just have to figure out which fixtures I love the most and drop hints and sweet talk to the hubby about which ones I *really* want for Christmas! ;) This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
One Year Later in Our House and What I’ve Learned
Today marks ONE year since we moved into our little house! Happy House-a-versary to us! Cue the confetti! I started thinking about moving, and man did it bring back a flood of crazy emotions. Finding Our House Gosh, actually finding our home and closing was a hurdle in itself! You may remember the house that got away. What you don't know is that we actually lost another (historic) home three times. Seriously. Three. To make the story short, we had to find another home super quick … [Read more...]
Budget Friendly Harvest Themed Front Porch Reveal
You can make an inviting, harvest themed front porch that's decorated for the season on a budget. The trick to decorating on a budget is to think outside of the box with items you already own. Think about the season and use mother nature for your palette. Mums and pumpkins will brighten up any fall porch! Don't go out and buy items without shopping around your house first! Find the items you bought the previous season, and don't be afraid to add some interesting elements like baskets or … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Color Scheme for Your Home
Picking out a color scheme for your entire home can be tricky! I remember being so overwhelmed at all the paint color swatches.. I mean, how many shades of blues and greys could there possibly be? Ummm... way to many! I knew I wanted our home to be light and bright with soothing shades of greys, blues and whites. I searched Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration, and I continuously pinned Sherwin Williams Agreeable Grey and Sherwin Williams Sea Salt for paint colors. When I discovered … [Read more...]
Making a House Our Home
After we lost our historic fixer-upper, we had to find a home fast! That’s how we ended up with our 1980s builder-grade home. This house is not my dream home. When we closed, I wasn’t excited about the house. Let’s get real, the poop brown walls probably had something to do with the feeling! However, Jon promised me we could paint and make improvements to the house–whatever I wanted! I couldn’t wait to pull up my sleeves and get started on my plans. There were a ton of things I wanted to … [Read more...]