Tis the season for getting cozy with candles. I love candles year round but during the Holidays they add a sense of magic as they flicker in front of Christmas trees and lights It's even better when they smell as lovely as these Air Wick...
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Our Thanksgiving Table and Some Turkey Recipes: Happy Thanksgiving!
This is a glimpse of our Thanksgiving Table in progress. I posted a peek on Instagram yesterday. The runner is actually fabric I bought to use for pillow covers. Isn't it pretty? I went with blue and white for the dinnerware and lots of gold pop from utensils,...
Getting Creative for the Holidays With Catamount TwistTail Cable Ties.
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. I enjoy finding creative ways to use simple items. I never thought I would be writing a post about cable ties but these are no ordinary cable ties. I've used cable ties in the past and it can be so frustrating to cut them even...
Behind the Scene of Our Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Photo Shoot.
David Land PhotographyThis is no doubt a pinch me moment right here! In March, the Better Homes and Gardens team came to our hood for almost a week to shoot our feature. The image above showcases our tree in the sun room. I didn't get a chance to snap too many behind...
A Thanksgiving Gathering Inspired by Nature.
The changing colors and the beautiful weather we've been having here in North Carolina were the deciding factors for bringing this Thanksgiving gathering outside. Our colorful handmade table provided the perfect backdrop for the tablescape. Fruits from the kitchen,...
10 Spooktacular Halloween Porches.
The Halloween excitement is in the air here and on Saturday many porches will be filled with darling trick or treaters. Here is a round up of ten spooktacular Halloween porches that caught my eye. Have a great weekend everyone! If you're celebrating Halloween, Happy...
Our Design Sponge Home Tour.
It just dawned on me that I didn't share here on the blog that our home was featured on Design Sponge last week. I blab so much on Instagram that sometimes I forget to make sure I keep you all in the loop too since not everyone is on...
Colorful Halloween and Fall Touches at Our Home.
We are not the Spooky type when it comes to decorating for Halloween. I go for not so spooky and fun. Last year, I was inspired by Monster doors I saw on Pinterest and turned our door into a monster. The boys and the children in the neighborhood loved it, so, guess...
Checking In.
Blogging has slowed down a bit the past few weeks because well, life happens. Yesterday, we celebrated Ian's 4th birthday. Can you believe that? I feel like it was just yesterday that I was showing you my baby bump. Hopefully regular blogging...
Carpet One Giveaway Winner!
Chosen via random.org is Carol Sue. Congratulations Carol! I will be contacting you shortly. Thank you to everyone who entered and a big thank you to Carpet One for sponsoring such a wonderful giveaway and for such a great cause!
What Wine Region of the World is My Wine From? and Wine Folly Book Review.
Wine is one word that gets used here quite a bit. It's a must have whenever I am entertaining and whenever I need to unwind from the stresses of life. In fact, we never run out wine. Never. I have so many fond memories that involve wine. Like that time when we were in...
Adding Zen with Luludi Living Art.
Zen to me means being present, slowing down, and fully absorbing my surrounding and experiences as they happen. I was delighted when I was asked to review one of the lovely living art products from Luludi Living Art because I love their green approach to creating and...
Mr. Mccall’s Fine Fragrances Giveaway!
This image with fresh flowers in all their prettiness is one of the lovely images that will probably be conjured up in your minds after inhaling the fragrances from Mr. Mccall's Fine Fragrances fragrance line. Tyler McCall is the lovely owner behind Mr. Mccall's Fine...
Jessica Helgerson’s Tiny House.
Interior Designer, Jessica Helgerson has been living in this ingenious and sustainable tiny house with her family for the last several years. It sits on a five-acre property on Sauvie Island, an agricultural island on the Columbia River 15 minutes north of Portland,...
Ian’s Updated Bedroom.
Ian's room update took a back-burner for a while because he actually wasn't using it for sleep. a throwback picIn fact, once he figured out how to climb out the crib when he was younger, his sleep pattern deteriorated. He refused to take naps in and would just climb...