It's like clockwork -- by mid-March the kiddos already begin talking about the upcoming Christmas. The fun, the excitement, and the anticipation (often centered around gifts) begins to bubble early on in the year. Now. I love Christmas. I love that my kids love Christmas. BUT there is a fine line between truly living and sharing the joy throughout the year and becoming greedy goblins. That's why I wanted to create a new tradition that would put a focus on making the season meaningful in a ... VIEW POST
Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar DIY
Creamy Pink Fudge Recipe
Fudge. Just hearing the word makes my taste buds sing and the saliva start to flow like Niagra. Okay, sorry. Envisioning my spit isn't the imagery I was targeting, here. Let's begin again, shall we? Fudge. It's sweet. It's creamy. It's buttery. It's a must-have during the holiday season (and, I argue, year-round!). I am a bit of a fudge snob, my friends. This stems from the years of fudgery (my own term for fudge-making) with my mom. She would make all types and varieties of fudge during the ... VIEW POST
Favorite Couch Cover Sources
Okay. I'm going to share a couple of my favorite couch cover sources. But first, a conversation that happens quite often:"How do you do it?""...Do what?""White furniture. How can you have white furniture? You have five kids.""....I have five kids?!"Don't mind me, I'm just chuckling to myself over here. But, really. This is a question that I get a lot! I'll share a picture of our home and right away, folks zero in on the couches. I get it. I really do! The couch is where the living happens in ... VIEW POST
No Sew Curtain DIY
There are a few things that I change like underwear. One of them -- other than underwear -- is curtains. At least, I would *like* to change them often. The problem is that curtains can be spendy -- to say the least. Not to mention the time it takes to browse to find the right set that won't break the bank. But, it's amazing how a new set of curtains can change a space in no time with minimal effort. So, I was thrilled when a dear Instagram friend shared her curtain hack with me and I hope that ... VIEW POST
Easy Snow Village Upcycle
I'm bringing nostalgia back today with an easy Snow Village upcycle! Do you collect Snow Village pieces? I remember my mom always setting up a special table with each piece. When I was older, setting up the village became my job. I loved arranging the town and the people, imagining that they lived some sort of magical life of their own every holiday season. I could just see them coming alive once everyone went to sleep -- strolling down the snowy streets, window shopping, carolling. It was my ... VIEW POST
Top Holiday Sign Sources
Can you believe we are heading into the middle of November?! Meaning it's time for a holiday inspiration dump, my friends! One of my favorite ways to add a little whimsy and fun during the holidays is through a scatter of unique signage throughout my space. I'm excited to share a few of my top holiday sign sources this season and hope you find a few that you love!Top Holiday Sign Sources: The Antique FarmhouseAs the store name would suggest, The Antique Farmhouse has all the vintage inspired ... VIEW POST
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