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...
photographer Mikkel MortensenYes, you read that correctly; colour choices! Pantone for the first time ever chose two colors as their color of the year;the blending of two harmonious shades – Rose Quartz and Serenity. It is no secret that I have a...
Simple can still be cozy when layered with a variety of textures and patterns. These are all simply beautiful in my opinion. Don't you just want to cozy up right here with a great book? Again, simple but beautiful. Ok,. the winner is; drumroll please......
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...
Hello! If you celebrated Thanksgiving, I hope it was fabulous! Today, we're peeking inside a home full of flava! I met Suzy, a talented artist on Instagram and immediately fell in love with her style. It's one of a kind and she most certainly...
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...
Plaids are everywhere this season! I've always been a fan, and I have an array of plaids in my closet and a number of plaid blankets and throws. Plaids are not only for country interiors. In the bedroom above, the plaid comforter and pillow covers are right at...
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...
I was invited by the lovely folks at Air Wick to share how I incorporate candles in my Holiday Decor. Well, it's no secret how much I LOVE Christmas and I am a candle fanatic, so this was right up my alley. Though I haven't started decorating for the Holidays, I can't...
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,...
You know it's Fall when I have a blog post with the title "wide open". You see that's the position my doors and windows are in to facilitate optimal permeation of fall's fresh air throughout our home. What about you? Are your windows and door wide open during Fall?...
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...