DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
My family and I spent last week in a beautiful private home in the mountains of NC. I can’t wait to share all about our trip and the amazing home we stayed in, but first I wanted to share a quick fall vignette I put together in my own home. While we were we were on vacation I was waffling… Read More
This pumpkin bread recipe with cream cheese frosting is so easy because it’s made with a box mix and canned pumpkin. Perfect for busy families! Some of my favorite family moments have been spent gathered around a beautifully decorated table with those I love, sharing good food and great conversation. When the leaves begin to turn and the weather cools nothing delights my senses… Read More
How were your Thanksgiving holidays? Are you full of stuffing and great memories? I’m blessed to say this was one of our best Thanksgivings ever with scrumptious food, laughter around the table, the perfect Christmas tree and our favorite tradition of all, the family blessing jar. But one year our celebration wasn’t so perfect…….. The smell of turkey baking in… Read More
The family blessing jar tradition is a precious way to instill gratitude in your children with the simple act of recording blessings throughout the year. Tips for implementing the Family Blessing Jar: Start young. Even small children can be taught to say thank you to God through their prayers, songs and words. Reinforce. Point out to your children the… Read More
Easy fall decorating tips and tricks with yard sale treasures, natural elements and repurposed accessories for the no stress seasonal home! It’s been an interesting process these last few days as I’ve committed to writing my series 31 Days to a Beautiful Home. I have so many projects, ideas, tips, parenting struggles, faith stories and recipes I want to… Read More
A couple of years ago I didn’t even know what a vignette was. It sounded like some kind of art or photography technique that I would never be able to master. Merriam Webster defines vignette as a “running ornament (as of vine leaves, tendrils, and grapes) put on or just before a title page or at the beginning or end… Read More
This year I’ve spent less time decorating for fall because I’ve been in a time crunch. This juggling of work, homeschooling and family is hard! In years past I’ve just dragged the tubs out, scoured Pinterest, and put little fall touches in every corner of our main living rooms. This year? Not so much! I bought three large pumpkins which… Read More
Today I’m branching out a bit and offering a free chalkboard printable for fall. Are you as obsessed with chalkboard projects as I am? I’m really not a graphics person, but as a blogger I’ve had do a lot of larnin’ (that’s Southern for learning, y’all!) about all sorts of things including coding, html , jpgs, cloning and more! The… Read More
I realize that a lot of my posts tend to be fairly heavy in content so today I’m going to give you one for my 31 day series that is short and sweet! (I know I just heard my husband breathe a sigh of relief! As I’m churning out content this month I’m trying to have him proofread for… Read More