six ways to decorate with sleigh bells
As I’ve shared about my love for collecting Wallace Sleigh Bells, I’ve received several requests to share ways to use them to decorate for the holidays. Those questions sparked this post! Since I know not everyone collects those specific bells, I decided to create this post using a set of bells 16 bells I purchased […]
pomegranate barley salad
A few years ago, some friends from our church brought over a container of…I didn’t even know what to call it. Was it a side dish? A salad? A snack? A hot or cold cereal? But you don’t ask those kinds of questions when someone is offering you a homemade gift. What they did say […]
the organizing itch…
Before I get into today’s post, congrats to Olivia J., the winner of the DIY/Home book giveaway! I did something big this weekend! I was back to oil painting again! At first, I just couldn’t physically paint. Well, it wasn’t so much the painting, but it was setting up the palette, opening the solvent container, […]
tips for gingerbread house success
I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to make gingerbread this year because of my healing shoulder. Rolling out dough that’s been refrigerated overnight is not a one-arm kind of job! But, my friend, Cheri, volunteered to make gingerbread with me, so she could do the rolling and I could share some of my gingerbread […]
…and the stars go with you | magnolia pearl giveaway
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Magnolia Pearl. I am over-the-moon to be partnering with such a unique and amazing brand. As always, all words and opinions are my own. I think it was my second year selling as a vendor at the Lucketts Spring Market and a couple of other vendors scurrying around the […]
haviland 12 days of Christmas plates
First of all, I loved reading through all of the comments on Wednesday’s post! I didn’t intend for it to happen, but everyone gave me great ideas for blog posts next year. It sounds like many of you need simple decorating ideas, inspiration, and some solutions to dilemmas you’re facing. I think I’m going to […]
layering for winter & DIY book lover’s giveaway
I was planning to get this post up sooner, but today ended up being busy!! I did some work this morning, ran a few errands, went to PT for my shoulder (I can put on eyeliner again), had a meeting, did a few photoshoots and editing, then Marshall wanted to make chicken pot pie when […]
florence | the 163-year-old pen & paper shop
Once we were settled in our room at the Piazza Pitti Palace, my mom and I decided to walk around and explore until we were scheduled to meet our guide at 4:00. We didn’t have a specific destination but were just planning to meander and wander into pretty shops. Just a couple of blocks from […]