I can't even believe it, but as I write this, the weather has finally cooled, at least for now. We actually have a fire and I am under a blanket and I have no complaints about it. Fall is kind of my season and I tend to host more, spend more time … [Read more...]
An Uncomplicated Centerpiece
This is not the first time I am mentioning this, but in the earlier years of this blog, I did things really complicated. Elaborate tablescapes, complicated mantels and intricate details. Now, as they say, "ain't nobody got time for that." Not … [Read more...]
Another Summer Mantel
Three years ago, we figured out that our kids' spring break was going to be the first time that their break did not fall during sugaring season. And with our oldest getting so close to the college years, we decided to go ahead and take a real proper … [Read more...]
Nautical Adornments are in the Shop!
We are so excited to finally be sharing out new nautical adornments in our shop! There is a starfish, a whale and an anchor. They are perfect to decoratively tie on a basket, on a bottle with flowers or tie one around a wine bottle for a … [Read more...]
10 Minute Decorating – Chalk Marker Galvanized Maple Bucket
I am a big fan of decorating that I love and that can be done in 10 minutes or less. I love it so much that I started a whole series on it, called 10 Minute Decorating Ideas. I know, a very revolutionary name. Last year I shared how I used three … [Read more...]
Free Printable Holiday Gift Tags & Christmas Ornaments
Each year as I start thinking about decorating for Christmas, it always starts with the colors. I always consider neutrals, but in the end I know that I am just not a neutral girl. One of these days I think I will go all crazy and bright, but this … [Read more...]
My New Love – Terra Cotta Pots
I am totally smitten and in love with terra cotta pots. It started last year when we went to Italy. Where we were staying had these amazing and huge terra cotta pots all over the grounds with simple green leafed plants, sometimes with … [Read more...]
DIY Tray with Peel & Stick Wallpaper
Hello friends! Today, I have an easy and quick project that you can customize exactly as you would like it. And, as I am writing this, I realize if fits perfectly as a 10 Minute Decorating Idea. If you aren't familiar with my 10 Minute … [Read more...]
Simple Spring Flower Centerpiece – 10 Minute Decorating
I have been off my "decorating game" lately, so I decide the best place to start was with a 10 Minute Decorating Idea, and I think it might be one of my favorites. It really was so super quick, it was inexpensive and it involves my … [Read more...]
10 Ten Minute Decorating Ideas for Christmas
10 Minute Christmas Decorating Idea – Chalk Pen Galvanized Buckets
I have been wanting to do this project for 2 weeks and I just made it a priority to get it to done today. And when I say it took 10 minutes, I really mean it because the sun was going down so fast, I pulled it together in no time and still … [Read more...]
10 Minute Christmas Ideas – Snow Globe Village Centerpiece
It is that time again, 10 Minute Ideas, and this time it is for the holidays. I know I jumped ahead over Thanksgiving, but I figured you likely already have Thanksgiving figured out and you could start gathering supplies for your Christmas … [Read more...]
Christmas / Advent Tag Ornaments – Free Printable
Are you like me and before you know it, it is December 1st and you really really meant to put together an Advent calendar? More times than not, that has been the case for me. This year however, I am so ready - and I am sharing a printable Advent … [Read more...]
10 Minute Decorating – No-Sew Plaid Flannel Blanket
I have throw blankets stashed all over our house. There is a drawer full in the family room, there are three in the living room, several in the bedrooms and there is even one (or two) in my car. When the weather turns cool, nothing is … [Read more...]
Quick & Delicious Appetizer – Maple and Cheddar Cheese
Necessity is the mother of all invention. That was the case for us a few weeks ago when we hosted our first maple syrup tasting at a local grocery specialty store. We had planned to serve our maple syrup in sweet little cups with small … [Read more...]
Simple Fall Flower Arrangement
Yesterday, I was out running errands with my girls and stopped in a few places to find some fall decorations. When it was all said and done, I came home with nothing. I just felt like there was nothing new or my style in the stores. When … [Read more...]
Maple Fudge Graham Cracker Cookies
Today I am sharing a recipe for maple fudge graham cracker cookies as part of our monthly "10 Minute Ideas" series. Before we go any further, I have to be very honest with you. It didn't take only ten minutes. In fact, not only did … [Read more...]
10 Minute Decorating Ideas – Quick & Easy Silhouette Wall Art
Truth time. My younger daughter has been so ready for us to do her room over. We have great plans. We have piles of items waiting to go in, including a glorious vintage quilt filled with very unexpected colors. We bought a desk, know … [Read more...]
10 Minute Ideas – Organizing Your Pool Area Vintage Style
Welcome to this month's 10 minute ideas. This is the time when we share ideas for decorating or organizing your home that only take ten minutes. Because, sometimes, that is all we have time for. This month we are focusing on organizing … [Read more...]
Farm Fresh Milk Vintage Printable
Do you ever find that once you find yourself drawn to a particular type of style, or I hesitantly say "theme", you are drawn to it again and again? When I have decorated my home for the summer in the past, I have very much enjoyed bringing … [Read more...]
10 Minute Ideas / T-shirt Flea Market Bag
It is that time again - 10 Minute Ideas! This series was born of the idea that sometimes ten minutes is all we have but that doesn't mean we can't use that time to come up with beautiful and useful ideas. This month, we have a great team … [Read more...]