Today Zion turns 7 and though it sounds cliche, I am in disbelief at how quickly the time goes. Happy birthday Zion! We love you to the moon and back! In case you're wondering about the backdrop behind him, he wanted a Minecraft party, so I made what is called a...
I was invited to be a guest speaker at a local library next week and I will be speaking about how to design on a budget and save some money! Well, if you're no stranger to this blog, you know this is my area of expertise! The playroom is one of our most complimented...
I recently styled and wrote a piece for the local paper, The Fayetteville Observer about skipping the madness at a restaurant on Valentine's Day and opting for a romantic dinner at home instead. I will a share what I did and a bit more details of how...
This week, Zion received 3 academic awards at school and of course that called for a celebration! Since I have props for almost every occasion and Valentine's Day is just around the corner, it made sense to have a Valentine's Day style Party. Zion's favorites;...
Nothing ever stays the same around here, especially the bedrooms. A few new additions like the lamps from bedroom furniture discounts are always hard to resist. However, most recently a major change happened! Yes; new wallpaper! If you are a long time reader, you...
For our New Year's Eve celebration, it's all about the sparkle and bling. I've been in a golden state of mind for sure! This look is the inspiration for New Year's Eve party outfit. Isn't is smashing? Love her wild hair too; so me! Here's a sneak peek at what our...
a favorite Christmas pic snapped at night of the boys by the tree that i shared on instagramI am popping in to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I wish for you peace, love and joy this Holiday season. I made a video for you all to enjoy from the boys and myself. I...
If you read our feature in the Better Homes and Gardens magazine, you already know that one of our Christmas traditions is to bake Jamaican rum cake also referred to as Jamaican Black cake. Today I am going to share a simple recipe, very similar to the one we use(via...
Hello everyone! For our Christmas decor this year, for the most part I made do with what we already had. However, I bought fresh greenery like the wreaths and garlands pictured. Though I love beautiful things and I am highly visual, the focus of my Christmas has been...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...