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Do you have that one closet that stays messy, unorganized, and just all over unless space? Well, friends let me share how to fix that problem with DIY closet built-ins for half the cost of remade store ones. Yes, you heard me correctly for at least half the cost, and trust me this closet is […]

Cottage Closet Built-Ins

Cottage Built-In closet

Restless nights and little space can really begin to take a toll on your mind and body! What am I talking about? The bedroom furniture that you have may be the reason for this. We adored the bedroom that we had in our master it actually is very special to me as it was made […]

Farmhouse Cottage Bedroom Furniture

Farmhouse Cottage bedroom

Small spaces in your home can really get you down sometimes. No need to worry friends, I have a few tips that I hope will help you fix those spaces. We have a few small spaces in our home that are small and are sometimes hard to get the most out of. Over the years […]

Making the Most of small spaces

Rugs, Rugs, and more rugs! Cottage Farmhouse rugs are one of my favorite things to collect. Is that really a thing? In our home, Michael will say it totally is. Either way, I have found some of the best rugs that will work for winter and well just anytime in your home. There is no […]

Cottage Farmhouse Rugs

Hey there friends, are the winter blues starting to set in? If this happens, it is time to make a cozy winter home with a few of my favorite tips. Each year after we take down all the bells and whistles from Christmas, we are kinda in a funk. The in-between time is what I […]

Creating a Cozy Winter Home

farmhouse entryway

Let’s make winter cozy friends! Cozy winter finds from the 2023 Winter Launch by Studio McGee have such great staple pieces that you can use in Winter and the best any time you want! Although it is not a must to purchase new pieces for your home each time there is a launch but, the […]

Cozy Winter Finds- Studio McGee 2023 Launch

Winter Target Farmhouse Decor

Hey friends! This time of year can be tricky when it comes to styling as we just had our homes all decked out. My biggest tip for this what I call in-between time is to simplify, organize, and make it cozy! Even though many lines are launching new items to their lines does not mean […]

Cozy Winter Farmhouse Finds- Hearth and Hand 2023 Launch

Winter Farmhouse Finds

Oh, how we love some old fashion treats that are for the Christmas season! Old fashion candy just brings something back every bite from my childhood. As a child, I can remember always going to the Old Fashion Candy Kitchen in Gatlinburg, TN picking out the haystacks, chocolate, and taffy, This was such a highlight […]

Old Fashion Christmas Treats

Christmas Candy recipes

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! Let’s talk all about Farmhouse Cottage Christmas Trees! Each year I love having a new theme for the trees in our home. This year I went with a neutral and vintage style for our main tree and a natural cozy ski lodge for the guest bedroom. All the other […]

Cozy Farmhouse Cottage Christmas Trees

christmas tree

Oh how we love all the beautiful Christmas pieces that Anthropologie has but, sometimes they are not always budget-friendly. This year, an adorable bottle brush tree wreath kept coming up when I was looking for Christmas decor. The only problem was that it was $200. This was the perfect Christmas piece to do a DIY dupe.  […]

Anthro Christmas Bottle Brush Tree Wreath Dupe

Bottle Brush Tree Wreath

The holiday season is here and the time to figure out all the things! If you are like me sometimes it is hard to figure out what to get everyone but, thanks to the guide sponsored by BabbleBox #ad we have your back for this Holiday season. For the wonderful ladies in your life that […]

Holiday Gift Guide with Babbleboxx

The holiday season is always the best time for all the yummy treats to always be in the house. This is the time of the year that I look forward to all of the food. The best way we have found to have all the goods is to keep a charcuterie board out all the […]

Holiday Charcuterie Board Treats

Tis’ the season for all the yummy food! Thanksgiving is the big-time kick-off for food around our home! This year I wanted to do something different and give the family a snack before the meal. We all know that food helps when you are waiting on last-minute family members. That being said this year at […]

Thanksgiving Treat Cranberry Brie Bites

Christmas food

Oh friends I am so excited to be able to share a tip to make all of the new or refurbished furniture look old and chip[py without a sander! Yes, you heard that right! Do you have a table that you love but, you want it to look antique and worn in? There are so […]

Antique with a little paint and glue!

Did someone say pumpkin cookies? Last week I saw these adorable Jack-o-lantern cookies but little did I know that they were FAUX! Oh yes, friends, they were faux! Instantly I thought where can I get these cookies? I searched for a little and found they are quite expensive to purchase, at least for as many […]

Pumpkins and Jack-o-lantern Cookies

Oh friends there is cooler temperatures here in NC this weekend and it is giving me all the cozy Fall vibes! While drinking my coffee yesterday morning I couldn’t help but dreaming of a fall tone tablescape. I thought why not even though I have been trying to hold out on setting one until I […]

Warm Fall Tone Tablescape

Fall season is not technically here by date but, if you are like me the inside of your home is already transitioning into fall. That being said let’s make cute pumpkin candle holders with this simple DIY. These will be perfect a simple style on a coffee table or in a full setting on a […]

Pumpkin candle holder DIY

Who is ready? Falling leaves, pumpkins…. lots of them, and hot apple cider paired with a chunky throw! I know we are ready for the crisp fall porch mornings and cozy nights! As we are starting to plan out how to style our fall porch this year, I am sharing nine fall inspiration porches that […]

Fall Porch Decor Ideas Cozy Farmhouse Style

Friends we have all seen the terracotta Jack- O’- Lanterns from Pottery Barn. They are so cute but, to have a collection it is stretching the bank. This is when I get my creative mind flowing and try to make a pumpkin dupe. If I must say these turned out so cute and budget friendly! […]

Terracotta Pumpkin Dupe

Pottery Barn Dupe Pumpkins

Do you have that one closet that stays messy because, it has unless space? Well friends let me share how to fix that problem with a DIY closet organizer for $250! Yes, you heard me correctly for $250 and trust me this closet is not super small either! Closet organizers can be bought in the […]

DIY Closet Organizer on a Budget

Closet Organizer

Patriotic decor is a must around our home! Creating a simple DIY project to give that patriotic decor that extra element for texture. This simple project is not the only one I will be sharing as I am joining an amazing group of friends on a Star and Stripes Blog Hop! Did you see Kristy’s? […]

Simple Patriotic DIY

patriotic decor

Grab all the Red, White, and Blue and lets get to styling that American color. Since Memorial Day is just around the corner, I am joining an amazing group of friends to help get that inspiration started! Kicking off this amazing time, I chose to sprinkle in the American color in a simple way into […]

Sprinkle in the American Color Entryway

The time has come to fill those porches full of beautiful flowers. The only problem is those tall farmhouse planters are so expensive. This year I decided that I would make my own and save big time. These two planters were made for under $100 and that is still less than the price of just […]

DIY Farmhouse Planters Under $100

Easter is here and if you are like us around here we love to host. This means an Easter table setting is a must have in our home. Each year it is different depending on how large our dinner will be or how full out we want to go. A full tablescape was a go […]

Easter Table Setting Farmhouse Cottage Style

farmhouse easter tablescape

Spring outfits are just around the corner. These Spring must haves will help you create numerous outfits for spring! Our closets can get over crowded but, having the staple pieces will help you keep everything simple when you are looking for an outfit. This year I have been trying to share more of my daily […]

Spring Closet Must Haves

One big happy island that is just where you need to be care free! A break from reality at the Aruba Ocean Villa was just the place we needed for our Honeymoon! Over the last few years I have travel to Aruba with my family but, this experience is beyond the other trips! There is […]

Traveling to One Happy Island

ocean villa

Are you ready for the bunnies? Before I headed out of town, I created this bunny garland for a fun DIY round up over the next month. This garland is so easy to make with the steps below and things already in your home. Materials Needed: Sharp Point Scissors  Bunny Graphic or can hand draw […]

Vintage Inspired Bunny DIY Garland

The season has finally started to bloom. Spring porches are one of the first signs around our home that spring has bloomed! After Christmas the winter months just make out porches look sad. This is why styling them for spring bring so much joy around here! The front porch has one of my favorite coffee […]

Early Spring Porches

Traveling is a one word that can send stress levels through the roof. Thank goodness for trial and error because, I have some travel essentials to make this way easier! These are the things I wish I would have known about years ago! Hard shell luggage is a must especially when bringing goodies back from […]

Travel Essentials

The time has come for us to start the spring styling and what joy it brings thinking of the warmth of the sun! These spring home pieces are the staple ones that will get your through any look you are wanting to create for the upcoming season! Hanging Baskets are one of the most easiest […]

Spring Home Staple Pieces

Spring time is coming friends and it is the perfect time for some spring DIY projects. I am joining a few of my friends to bring you some simple projects that can help get your home ready for spring! There are so many good spring DIY projects by my friends in here, you will love […]

Spring DIY Home Projects

We are feeling springy around here friends! This week we have had warmer weather which has brought out the early spring styling. This time of year can be tricky when it comes to the “how to style”. By this time I am ready to kick the winter blues and bring in the cozy fresh spring […]

Early Spring Styling Dinning Spaces

The time is here! Most of the time this is a last minute dreaded task for many of my family and friends. Hopefully with these simple tips your wrapping can become simple creative Christmas wrapping! This is one of my favorite actives of the holiday season. Tip 1: Pick 3 to 4 wrapping paper rolls […]

Simple Creative Christmas Wrapping

Christmas food can be so much fun with how creative we can make it. Creating a simple Christmas charcuterie board is a just this year. Almost two years ago I stepped into the kitchen to create a charcuterie board for the first time. I was a nervous wreck but, that was a fear and boy […]

Simple Christmas Charcuterie Board

This year I took longer than normal getting the house ready for Christmas but, Christmas Time is Here! I have no reason why other than, I wanted to enjoy stying for Christmas. Instead of feeling have to rush to get the whole house done. There are a few styles that I want to do this […]

Christmas Time is Here!

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