holiday decorating inspiration
Happy Fall, Y'all! I've got a little holiday decorating eye candy for you today via Pinterest. Truth be told, I've done no fall decorating minus our non-fall-themed fall mantel. via But, the time has come, and I'm motivated and excited to start decorating for the...
our paint colors
I'll start by saying that thank you will not come close to doing justice what I felt yesterday by your warm, uplifting, and cheerful comments. I was blown away by your support and encouragement--thank you, friends, for being mine...and for letting me be yours!...
on nate today & things to know
Good morning, friends! I'm up early today. It's one of those days I'll probably look out my window quite often, and think about how blessed I am...how thankful I am for you and this place I call home--my blog, that is. For those of you who might be stopping in by way...
Nate air date & more of nyc
Our trip to New York was awesome. Being on the Nate Show? Out of this world. We stayed at the lovely Lucerne Hotel on the Upper West Side...so quaint and charming. It didn't hurt there was this place called Insomnia Cookies right around the corner. They baked these...
welcome gigi’s petals!
I'm so excited to tell you guys about my newest sponsor, Gigi's Petals! Get ready. Hold on to your cute crafty seats. Gigi's Petals is a daily deals boutique site run by husband and wife duo Katie & Mike (how fun!), and they're bringing us Etsy and...
simple starfish giveaway!
You guys know I love handmade. I love handmade even more when it's beautiful, inspired, and centered around family. I'm so thrilled to have Christine from Simple Starfish here with us! I LOVE her story... Christine's business began when she was looking for a unique,...
A chalk painted chest & all things furniture link up #14!
It's been a while since I've shown you a good furniture makeover. We've been busy traveling, building tables (you'll get to hear from Matt on Monday!), and purging this house. It's out of control. I'm hoping to have us back to "normal" this weekend, and the project...
lauren’s nursery reveal!!!
When Lauren, one of my college buddies, contacted me and told me her story, I was so compelled to help her get a nursery done for her baby girl. Ryann will be arriving any day now, and I'm thrilled we were able to get a space completed for her in a day. Our budget...
a quick note and contributors needed
Well, hey there friends! Just a quick announcement here....I may be posting later on today, but I wanted you to know that sometime tomorrow (probably tomorrow afternoon) a new All Things Furniture link up will post. Come to link up all of your recent furniture...
our home–before & after
I began this blog back on Christmas day in 2009. We were just beginning an attic renovation, and that started a decorating & design bug I just can't shake. And for the record, I think Matt's caught it just as much as I have. We just finished building a bed for...
DIY cabana/chalk paint striped curtains
When we got ready to makeover Lauren's nursery, there was much excitement, a small budget, and many accessories to buy to fill the room. This is a tale of how we came up with some cabana-striped curtains... Without further adieu, here are the striped curtains in their...
vintage ice cream shoppe signs
I rarely make impulsive purchases anymore. I wouldn't venture to say I think and think, weigh and measure, either...there's a happy balance when it comes to purchasing things for our home. So imagine Matt's surprise when one afternoon I came hauling in these massive...
out & about in nyc
I just couldn't wait to show you some of the sights we were able to see while in New York this week. We'll keep these to a minimum, but Matt loved snapping random photos of me throughout the trip. Speaking of my mister, isn't he handsome??? There will be Nate updates,...
sweet home alabama
Life is a funny thing. Hilarious, in fact. In the beginning, the beginning of this blog, that is, I had no idea what I was doing, where it was headed, and where we would go. I still don't know where I'll end up. I do know this week I wound up in New York, and somehow,...
the antique buffet & vintage art
Back when we were filming for the Nate Show, I was pulling out some last minute vignette decorating here, there, and everywhere. Remember that piece I'll never paint? Originally, it was headed for the new dining room, but it was just too much in there. The piece...
in time for halloween–the handmade home’s pirate ship!
Good morning! While we're spending the day in NYC, I wanted to bring you a special treat today! My bud, Ashley, is SUPER duper creative and one cool mama. This post will definitely convince you of both. Without further adieu.... *************************************...
site changes & new sponsor spots
When I first began running any ads on the blog, I felt a little funny about it. Most of us that either purposefully or accidentally turn our blogs into a business run into this strange feeling. For me, it was such a happy accident. When the time came to decide about...
YOUR New York travel tips!
Morning, friends!! We got in late last night from our whirlwind Disney trip, and I have to say, me and my four blisters are tired. Tired and completely pumped. Matt and I are hopping on a plane to the big apple later today, and it's his first trip! I'm so excited to...
hello from orlando
Well, folks. I didn't just drop off the face of this planet. I've been at Disney for the holiday weekend, enjoying some time with my sweet family. After receiving our good news on Gray last week, we needed a little celebration and family fun. I'll upload some...
chalk paint pumpkins
The last time you saw our entry, it was in full blown summer mode, and looked like this... Well, the other day, I got the hankering (yes, I did say hankering) to switch things up a bit. I've been feeling quite crafty lately, and hopefully that will stick around to...
