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...]
2018 Word of the Year
Happy New Year, sweet friends! Do you make New Year's resolutions? I never make resolutions because I don't stick to them. Instead, I reflect on the year and pick a word that sets the tone for the next year. My word of the year signifies what I want to accomplish, ways to improve and plans for a brand new stage of life. I've been doing this for several years; and I love how one little word can motivate and inspire me so much. My word for 2017 was begin. We had just moved into our … [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...]
Christmas Home Tour + Snow in Alabama
Grab a cup of coffee, and take a look around on a festive Christmas home tour! Christmas is almost here, can you believe it? It seems like just a few months ago that we were taking down last year's Christmas decorations. Since we're still in the process of working on home updates, some areas just didn't Christmasy (is that a word?) this year, but I'll show you a few areas that got some Christmas cheer! Christmas Home Tour: Snow (December 8, 2017) The Christmas snow was so unexpected … [Read more...]
Christmas Tablescape
This traditional Christmas tablescape embraces the true meaning of the season, decorated with family heirlooms and cherished memories. The antique tablecloth belonged to my Great Grandma Pearla and it's tattered and stained. It tells the memories of many happy Christmases past; the dinners and conversations it's seen over the years. For the centerpiece I placed a reindeer that my hubby and I found out pickin' right after we got engaged. I placed a thrifted Christmas wreath around the … [Read more...]
Marble Painted Ornaments
I love the marble look that is taking over home décor, so I decided to make marble painted ornaments for Christmas! These marble painted ornaments are a cheap and easy project you can do with the kids this Christmas and make the perfect homemade gift for friends and family. I just love the marble look paired with my copper Christmas tree. Materials Used: 1 Box of Ornaments 3 Different Paint Colors (I used Apple Barrel Paints in Granite Gray, China Blue and White ) Primer (I … [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...]
DIY Harvest Gold Garland & Pumpkins
Thanksgiving is near, and it's time to start the preparations for the holiday! I've got an elegant but easy DIY project that will take you less than an hour to create for your Thanksgiving feast. All you need are some pumpkins (real or faux), harvest leaf garland and some spray paint to complete this project. If you use faux pumpkins, I'd recommend that you prime them first (this step is optional). You can find out why you should prime the faux pumpkins here. By the way, this is not a … [Read more...]