Fall, is that you?! Pumpkin Spice season is upon us and the pumpkins and fall décor are out! Fall is finally here and this is my favorite time of the year. I love pumpkins, so my house turns into our very own pumpkin patch. Before you start decorating for fall, I've got four fall decorating tips to share with you today. I'm teaming up with my friends Jackie and Liz for another fun blog hop this week and we are sharing fall decor. Be sure to stop by and see what they've been decorating … [Read more...]
How to Make Copper Chargers
Turn those dollar store chargers into vintage inspired copper charges with this easy DIY project! Copper, copper, copper. Oh how I love you. I have a thing for copper and I'm drawn to anything in that coppery/ rust color these days. From vintage home decor to even clothes... it's a copper crush around here. When I think of the fall season, I think of copper... and any excuse to add to my copper collection makes my heart pitter-patter. My color scheme for the fall includes copper, of … [Read more...]
The World’s Longest Yard Sale: Pickin’ Adventures
The World's Longest Yard Sale brought us through three states and breathtaking country sides. We traveled even farther this year into Tennessee and could have made it to Kentucky if we had a little more time. The thing I love most about The World's Longest Yard Sale is visiting and supporting small towns and exploring places you may not ever visit if it weren't for the sales! People come from all over to sell or to buy each year, and it's fun to meet them and we have certain houses, shops and … [Read more...]
Grilled Corn Summer Salsa
Summer is here and all of the backyard barbecues and picnics are in full swing. If you're getting ready for outdoor entertaining, this healthy Grilled Corn Summer Salsa can be on your table in no time! The ladies of the Sweet Moda Blog Project are back: and this time it's all about outdoor spaces, barbecues and picnics! Be sure to stop by and see what Jackie and Liz are sharing this week. Grilled Corn Summer Salsa is a perfect appetizer to bring to a picnic or barbecue because it does not … [Read more...]
Patriotic Tablescape
Hey friends! Happy Friday! Today I'm teaming up with Jackie and Liz for the Sweet Moda Project with a patriotic theme to help you get ready for the 4th of July. I've got a fun and festive patriotic tablescape to share with you today. My house sure is festive right now with all the red, white and blue. We're a military family, so we wave our flag proud to celebrate our great nation. Of course when I decorate, I have to decorate the dining room, too. Tablescapes are so fun to put … [Read more...]
Patriotic Mantel with Vintage Finds
Do you switch out the decor on your mantel for every season or holiday? While I was in love with my spring mantel using the vintage windows, I decided to switch it up for the summer. This patriotic mantel is festive for the 4th of July and perfect to leave up for the rest of the summer. When decorating a mantel, you want to use something that will cover a large area of the wall to be your focal point. You could use a large sign or one large window as your base - just to give you a few … [Read more...]
Putting Together a Patriotic Porch
I'm teaming up again with my friends at the Sweet Moda Blog Project and this week our theme is plants. So while my plants were thriving and looking pretty, I had to snap some pictures and reveal my patriotic porch to you! Plant Lady? It's no secret that I have a black thumb, but so far this summer I'm a plant lady, y'all! Now, don't ask me about the names of any of these plants.... or for any gardening advice. Because for that, I have none! ;) I just bought what looked pretty and were in … [Read more...]
Coffee Filter Garland
I'm teaming up with the ladies of the Sweet Moda Blog Project and this week our theme is coffee filters. I love how fun this coffee filter garland is hanging over our vintage door headboard. A window display at a local boutique store is the inspiration behind this coffee filter garland. The garland in the display was made out of coffee filters and scrapbook paper; I just remember loving how fun and unique the garland was and thinking I should make something similar. That time is … [Read more...]
Jalapeño Ranch Dip
There is a Mexican restaurant in town that has the best jalapeño ranch dip. They don't bring it with the chips and salsa though, you have to ask for the special dip. It's so good, I could drink it by the bottle. We go there for the dip. And tacos. Lots and lots of tacos. A few years ago I set out to find a recipe for the jalapeño ranch dip so I could make it at home whenever I wanted. Of course I checked out Pinterest first. A lot of the copycat recipes out there didn't seem to be the … [Read more...]
Reese’s Peeps Skillet S’mores
You guys, I made these Reese's Peeps skillet s'mores and let me tell ya.... It's just like it sounds: an ooey and gooey, chocolatey and melty neon marshmallow delight. After this, I don't think I can go back to regular s'mores again. Reese's Peeps Skillet S'mores forever at my house.... so it's a good thing they make Peeps for all the holidays now! Growing up, Peeps were always in our Easter basket. So it's not Easter until I've eaten those neon, sugary marshmallow delights! I mean … [Read more...]