Can you believe it’s the middle of August already? You do know what that means, yes? It means that FALL is coming! Now I adore summer: the sun, swimming, no schedule, ball games, etc. But I think I equally crave the autumn’s cooler weather, sweaters, back to school organization and the decorating! Some of my [...]
Fall DIY Projects Revisited
Burlap – Love It or Hate It?

I must say for a girl who loves cozy as much as I do, I have a rather irrational love of burlap! It is stinky and scratchy…but oh, do I love how it looks! Southern Bourbon Mountains Budget Wise Home hello marilou Ruxana’s Home Interiors Our bedroom (banner via Funkyshique) So what [...]
The Master Bedroom is {Almost} Finished

I’m sure some of you know by now that nothing in OUR house is ever truly finished. There is always some finessing and tweaking going on. Don’t get me wrong, we have good friends who have kept things the same for years, so I get that concept too. But Dean and I both grew up in houses [...]
West Elm Pintuck Duvet Cover

Happy Hump Day! I’m in the midst of writing a couple of other posts for you but have had some questions about our new duvet cover. I mentioned it in passing in another post, but thought I’d post about it specifically…since it adds so much to our room! {Yup, I just said post three times [...]
30 Minute Home Improvement Projects #2: Add Some Texture & Pattern

30 Minute Home Improvement Projects is a series where Dean and I offer suggestions on improving your home in about 30 minutes (sometimes longer, sometimes shorter), for a minimal amount of cash. The aim is to make your house more valuable, more welcoming, more you. This week we want to encourage you to add texture & pattern to [...]
July Iced Cap…I Mean Recap

What? It’s hot! And Iced Caps are awesomesauce! {I’ve been waiting to use that word ’till just the right moment!} We intended to write this post yesterday, but we were so busy filling these: Not with leaves, but with weeds and crazy wildflowers from our back yard! Really though we wanted to recap some of [...]
Blogiversary Week: Giveaway WINNERS!

Weeeee…so exciting!!! Are you ready? Ready to see if you’re a winner? Here Goes… ___________________________________________________ Giveaway #1: Wine Charms And comment #24 was: ___________________________________________________ Giveaway #2: Painted Burlap Banner And comment #5 was: ___________________________________________________ Giveaway #3: Antique Bronze Bird Necklace And comment #20 was: ___________________________________________________ Giveaway #4: Jones Design Company Print And comment #17 [...]
Blogiversary Week: Giveaway #2
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! We’re so excited!!! This blogiversary thing is so much fun!! Today’s giveaway is from another of our fave etsy sellers Amanda and I thought it would be fun to make it Christmas in July for her giveaway!!! Here’s today’s giveaway: CHRISTMAS Painted Burlap Banner {Value $24 USD} [...]
Master Bedroom: Pillows

So, I think we’ve finally settled on the direction for the Master Bedroom {insert happy dance here}. A week or so ago, I showed you this Mood Board. Isn’t she pretty? I love the combination of soft white textiles, chippy painted furniture, aged wood headboard/wall, rough burlap and satin ribbons. I have ordered this sweet [...]
Umm, Again??!

It would seem that I have a million things to do…and am now procrastinating. So, here goes yet another master bedroom moodboard. You know, because I just haven’t been able to get the feel of it. Dean says it’s because it’s “my” room and I want it to be perfect. We’ll see, I guess. [...]

















