This year I am not hosting Thanksgiving at our home, so I skipped right ahead and gave it a little Christmas makeover. I was excited to use some new products that I got from Caravan Home Decor to pull it all together! I am not going way over the top this year, and I am using mainly my Christmas ... Read More about ~our holiday dining room~
~how to make new photos look old~
We have a collage wall behind our family room sofa that consists of vintage pictures of our neighborhood dating back to the 1930's. I recently had to add to the photo wall to accommodate our new larger sofa. I didn't have any more old photos, but was able to turn new photos into older ... Read More about ~how to make new photos look old~
~our holiday Christmas card shoot~
Christmas cards are my thing. I think it started when my kids were old enough to actually sit still for photos. About that time I discovered all the amazing templates and designs for cards at Minted and it was all down hill from there.... Every year I get so excited to see the ... Read More about ~our holiday Christmas card shoot~
~Christmas Cookie Roundup~
I think everyone knows by now that I love to bake. And Christmas cookies are no exception. Today I am joining some of my favorite blogger friends to bring you a plethora of sugary goodness! My recipe that I am sharing is coconut shortbread cookies, and they are so delicious! Let ... Read More about ~Christmas Cookie Roundup~
~Friday favorites~
Today is not only Friday, it's not only Friday favorites, but it's Savannah's 19th birthday and she's coming home from college today to spend her birthday weekend with us! I just had to pick up another jute rug because my son spilled red gatorade on ours. I think these rugs are staples in ... Read More about ~Friday favorites~
~Hearth & Hand now at Target~
Have you checked out the new Chip and Joanna collection called Hearth & Hand at Target? Things are selling out rather quickly and I am not surprised. Perfect timing for their launch, with the holidays coming and all. Here are a few things that caught my eye and may make a ... Read More about ~Hearth & Hand now at Target~
~Oh come let us adore Him~{free printable}
My friend Kristen at Ella Claire Inspired always puts on the funnest blog hops, and this one is no exception. I mean, who doesn't love free printable images to spice up your holiday decor? Whether you are into reds and greens, neutrals, or bright colors, this printable I created should go with ... Read More about ~Oh come let us adore Him~{free printable}
~my favorite fabrics for pillows~
I have a growing collection of fabric samples and there is some I really really want to order to make pillows. Here are some of my favorite fabrics for pillows, and where you can buy them! Celerie Kemble Betwixt in black/ivory. Pillows can be found here. Chiang mai dragon in china ... Read More about ~my favorite fabrics for pillows~