Black Friday & My Fireplace
Most people are decking out the mantels right now and getting cozy by their fireplaces. Stockings are being hung and garlands are being swagged… …but not at our house. We disliked this fireplace the moment we looked at our home with the realtor. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good stone fireplace, but this […]
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Most people are decking out the mantels right now and getting cozy by their fireplaces. Stockings are being hung and garlands are being swagged… …but not at our house. We disliked this fireplace the moment we looked at our home with the realtor. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good stone fireplace, but this […]
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I am in search for the perfect coffee table for the living room. I want something interesting…maybe a skirted ottoman with curvy legs or something on wheels. Whatever it is, I haven’t found it yet. I’ve had this round side table in the room for a few months and really liked it there, but it […]
cedar chest – before & after
I am in search for the perfect coffee table for the living room. I want something interesting…maybe a skirted ottoman with curvy legs or something on wheels. Whatever it is, I haven’t found it yet. I’ve had this round side table in the room for a few months and really liked it there, but it […]
the best thing about blogging
There are a lot of cool things about blogging, but the very best is meeting people who share your passions. I put out the word that I would be in Raleigh and wanted to go to the flea market and hit some antique stores and a few amazing women came to hang out with me […]
I’m so ready
I love Christmas. I know it’s cliche, but to me, it really is the most wonderful time of the year. I have always decorated the day after Thanksgiving, but this year it’s going to have to wait a bit. I have some Halloween and Thanksgiving projects for HGTV.com that I need to get through before I can put up […]
{time to grow}
I remember when I first started a blog and I would read all about the exciting things that were happening to other bloggers. I never even knew that magazine features and freelance writing jobs and TV shows and book deals and things like that could happen to ordinary stay-at-home moms like myself who shared their […]
{give thanks}
As I shared yesterday, my ornament trio is available for sale today on Wuslu, so head over there if you’re interested in purchasing some. This year has been one of amazing growth in my life. I am equally thankful for both the blessings and the trials that have been a part of it. I hope […]