This post contains affiliate links Spring is all about refreshing. Although, I'm sure I should do more spring cleaning...which I do very little of...my spring refreshing is just redecorating :) It's been about time to give my living room a new-ish look. It's small changes, but enough that if feels like I'm in a fresh new space.  Wicker Storage Chest: link I shared with you last week about some cottage decorating ideas AI offered. I took some ideas from those photos and implemented them in my living room. Many of the tips I offered, I used in here such as the books in the bookshelves an ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. I have a slew of candle decor ideas up my sleeve and I'm finally ready to share some of them with you! This is my non-official DIY candle series. I've been wanting to making these candles in pots for awhile now, and I don't know why I waited so long! They are super easy, and with all the supplies on hand, it was practically free! It's a fun way to add a little cozy spring decor into any space.  Supplies I used:  Small terracotta pot: I get mine at Hobby Lobby during their 50% off sale, or other options linked here Moss: Mine is reindeer moss fro ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. Spring is the perfect time to breathe new life into your living space! Today, I'm sharing with you the timeless charm of a cottage living room....some quaint, and some super grande! Picture planked walls, wooden floors, and layers of soft textures inviting you to sink in and unwind. Back by popular demand, I have once again asked AI to give me the perfect white cottage spring living room. It did not disappoint! So many of these rooms offer the perfect touch of rustic elegance. Here are some tips I pulled from all of these pictures to help you create a war ..read more

This post contains affiliate links There's a beautiful new style going around right now called cottagecore. It's a whimsical aesthetic, inspired by countryside living. It has hints of rustic charm and natural beauty. If you are loving this aesthetic, I have a treat for you today :) I'm excited to share some tips and inspiration to help you bring the essence of cottagecore into your spring dining space! These pictures below are a little special, and aren't actually real spaces, believe it or not! Last time I did this, you all loved the inspiration and wanted more. So, without further ado! I a ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. Welcome! Today I'm joining the Spring Home Tours hosted by Marty from A Stroll Thru Life  where over 30 bloggers get together to share seasonal decor of their homes!  If you are stopping by on the blog tour hop from Our Southern Home welcome! Isn't Christy's home beautiful and full of inspiration? Be sure to check out the bottom of this post for all the other spring decor inspiration going on this week! I wish I could say warmer days are here...but for me, they definitely are not, proof by the 3 inches of snow out my doorst ..read more

This post may contain affiliate links. Have you ever come across something while antiquing and want it so bad, then you look at the cost? That happens to me all the time. I know some things are worth the cost, and worth having authentic. But other things...well, sometimes I just want the look without the cost. So...I DIY it!  One such vintage item that I would love to have more of but never find thrifting, and only ever find for a pretty penny are old clock faces. I did found this one on the left for about $20, but wanted more...so...I made one :) What did I do? I went thrifting of co ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. There are times that I want to update a room and have it not take a ton of time or work. This is one of those times. I wanted to bring in some pattern into my front living room, and new making some new curtains would be perfect. I did search around for some pre-made curtains, but didn't find a pattern or color I wanted in here. I went to Hobby Lobby and came across the perfect fabric that would be perfect for any season.  I knew immediately I wanted to use it for the curtains. This easy DIY curtain hack took me about 5 minutes per panel, so I had my ..read more

This posts contains affiliate links You may have noticed this trend in home decor the past half year to a year. It's not everywhere yet, but it sure is cropping up in home decor accounts and stores. If you follow Liz Marie Galvin, you are sure to find a plethora of it in her home. This trend started up last year, so it's barely making it into stores right now. Most store buyers, they purchase the items for the stores almost a year to a year and a half in advance, so we will be seeing more of this block print trend coming up later this year and early next year. That being said, you can still ..read more

This post contains affiliate links If you know me, you know I love vintage and antique finds. The older the better which means the more stories they tell. There are a lot of items that I love, but seriously can't afford them...or understand their crazy high prices. So, when I want the look of the item, and don't really care about the story or age ... I DIY it :)  Enter the amazing antique and vintage carved breadboards and cheese boards. I seriously love the look of these things. But have you seen the price of them? I fell in love with one only to see that it was $275 ... like, what ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. There are a couple of tricks I have to get myself more into the Christmas spirit. I feel like it is so fleeting and I can barely hold onto it when it's here. The first thing is to literally decorate every room in my house with Christmas. I know that is a lot for some people, but it helps me. The other things are to be present with "creating the magic". Don't just help create it for your kids, be apart of it. That's a hard one for me. Don't just have them make the cookies or wrap the gifts or do the crafts. Do it with them. Another weird thing for me to get ..read more