Welcome Home Sunday: Join Our Community Celebration

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Hello, my friends! I don’t usually post on Sundays, but today I’m delighted to be joining a wonderful group of bloggers for Welcome Home Sunday. Thank you to Kelly from The Tattered Pew for inviting me to participate. Every week these talented creators share fresh ideas and inspiration for the home, from decorating and DIY … Read more

Style Showcase 104: Chandelier Makeover and House Beautiful Tour

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Style Showcase: Weekly Home Decor Inspiration Welcome to the Style Showcase, your weekly digest for home decor inspiration. If you love approachable DIY projects, calm neutral palettes, and tours of beautifully curated homes, this edition is for you. After a stretch of unusually warm and humid fall days here in North Carolina, we’ve finally had … Read more

DIY Breakfast Nook Makeover: Step-by-Step Plan

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A DIY breakfast nook refresh: transitioning from farmhouse to transitional cottage style with a design board, source list, and makeover tips. Our breakfast nook sits at one end of the kitchen. It’s more generous than a typical nook but not a separate room, so “breakfast nook” fits best. The space hasn’t had a major update … Read more

Christmas Pecan Meltaway Balls Recipe

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This Christmas you must try my pecan meltaway balls recipe for a delicious cookie! “Sometimes me thinks, ‘What is a friend?’ And then me say ‘Friend is someone to share the last cookie with.’” – The Cookie Monster That Cookie Monster is a very wise cookie lover. 😀 My family asks for these pecan meltaway … Read more

Spring Farmhouse Floral Decor Ideas to Refresh Your Home

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Once winter is over there is nothing better than welcoming in spring with some pretty farmhouse florals! Winter has its perks—the cozy room, a quiet meal by the fire—but when the last frost melts away there’s nothing I love more than bringing bright, simple farmhouse florals into the home to welcome spring. Fresh air and … Read more

Welcoming Winter: Cozy Makeover for My Family Room

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Although winter has its own quiet beauty, it’s not my favorite season. It’s cold, and I find myself craving warm blankets, a cozy spot, and a steaming mug of cocoa. To make our home more inviting throughout the colder months, I scatter cozy touches throughout the house—and this year I took the family room up … Read more

Style Showcase 246: Garden Tours & Luxury Home Ideas

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Welcome to the Style Showcase — your weekly source of home and garden inspiration. Each edition highlights fresh ideas for seasonal decor, outdoor spaces, and practical styling tips you can use right away. If you love simple ways to elevate your surroundings, you’ll find plenty of useful ideas here: a spring garden tour, creative garden … Read more

Christmas Vignette Ideas to Elevate Your Holiday Decor

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Looking for a fast way to give your home a festive lift? A holiday vignette can transform any room for Christmas in minutes. These small curated displays are a simple, effective shortcut to holiday charm and work in every corner of the house. Whether you favor neutral metallics or classic red-and-green traditions, these Christmas vignette … Read more

Style Showcase 223: Two Inspiring Home Tours and Design Finds

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Welcome to this week’s Style Showcase — a curated selection of inspiring home decor ideas, seasonal printables you can use any time, and inviting home tours that celebrate comfortable, lived-in style. In this edition we highlight creative ways to display pottery, a Valentine’s Day printable designed for year-round use, a scenic country living home tour, … Read more

DIY No-Sew Easter Stamped Drop Cloth Craft

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Step-by-step directions for making an easy, super-adorable Easter craft using plain fabric and stamps—no sewing required! I readily admit I’m not naturally a prolific crafter. It’s not that I can’t do crafts—I just don’t always make the time for them. But sometimes a simple idea pops into my head that’s too cute to pass up. … Read more