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...
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...
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...
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...
It's no secret that plants not only make a great addition to your home, but they are also great for the air! Plants are a great tool for interior designers and homeowners to use creatively and the fact that they are relatively inexpensive make them even more...
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...
A few weeks ago, we renewed our wedding vows right in our backyard accompanied by some of our family members. Next week, on August 23rd, we will officially celebrate our 16th wedding anniversary. Can you believe that? Our renewal was extremely special to us...
Hi everyone! Meet the lovely Madison, affectionately called Madi. Madi enjoys drawing and painting and she is quite the artist! In the above picture, she is doing what she loves to do in her tree house. I am friends with Madi's parents and first spotted the tree...
We recently returned from a mini vacation in Florida and we loaded up lots of mangoes when we were returning home. In addition to making smoothies and mango chicken, we recently added mango margarita to the list of what to make using mangoes. some of the...
A few weeks ago, I bought these wooden letters that spell LOVE from Target(their Handmade Modern Line). Although I loved their natural look, I wanted to spruce them up a bit. I asked my friends on Instagram if I should paint them and the consensus was a resounding...
Summer is in the air. The grass is green, flowers are bursting with blooms, the sun shines longer, and overall people seem to be in better moods. Since giving the patio a makeover, we've really been enjoying every bit of it! It's the perfect spot for Summer...
I've admired this flip clock screensaver for the longest time. Just take a look at my Creative Spaces board and you'll see a lot of this. I was obssessed! I am happy to say I finally found it and the best thing is it is FREE! Yup! It is called Fliqlo and it is a clock...
i used a scarf as the tabletop cover, a thrifted blanket, and some red pillows also help to bring in the colors. A portable grill(in blue), white candles, tableware in white and blue, some strawberries, over a week old flowers, Stella glasses, and this red white...