In these times, while we pray for the obvious things like health and the ability to support our families, life continues. And life brings occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, new jobs, etc. Things that deserve a moment to be acknowledged and celebrated. So since we’re all at home and going out for a steak isn’t an option, I thought I’d share …
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Three Things to Make In April
Oh April, how fresh and fine you feel! March just took forever, don’t you think? A new month means a new budget and new goals and new inspiration. The flowers are popping out, the grass is green and there are Easter baskets to plan. Let’s do this. Rhubarb Custard Cake: Rhubarb is such a lovely tart flavor in a cake, …
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Spring Cleaner
Have you tried to buy disinfectant wipes lately? You basically can’t. So while our convenient cleaning takes a hit, it’s definitely an opportunity for all of us to get cleaner in our cleaning solutions! Here is a list of things you can make from natural products to get around the shortages and still keep your home sparkling. As for me, …
Three Things to Make In January
Happy new year! We’re two days into 2020 and while we’re still thinking about big goals, I’ve made some little ones. One of them is to nurture my crafty side. Somewhere along the road of growing up, I lost my love for puzzles and scrapbooking and creating new things. This winter in particular, I want to focus more on making …
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If I Had A Beach House
Ever since we stayed in our little Airbnb cottage by the sea, I’ve been dreaming about decorating a coastal cottage of my own. It would have big windows that look down the street to the ocean and tall ceilings with a small floor plan. It would have shingled siding with a screen door that slams and a backyard shed that …
My Summer Decor Inspiration
“All in all, it was a never-to-be-forgotten summer — one of those summers which come seldom into any life, but leave a rich heritage of beautiful memories in their going — one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends and delightful doing, come as near to perfection as anything can come in this world.” …
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Office Moodboard
Yes, now we’re on to renovating our office. Being an out of the way space, it’s been kind of a dumping ground for the past few years, gathering tools and paint cans and odds and ends from projects or parties. And now it’s time to fix it up and make it pretty. Thankfully it’s really just walls and flooring so …
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Spring Wall Art For Your Gallery Wall
How many times have you looked at your gallery wall and thought “Oh man. We really need to get some updated pictures in there.”? Or in my case, gotten bored with how the gallery wall was looking? My mom gave me a pretty print for my birthday and I saved it to add into our gallery wall above our sofa. …
My Spring Decor Inspiration
It’s coming! Spring is really coming! We’re starting to see the sun just a little bit more. The birds wake us up in the morning. You might leave with your coat on but you come back carrying it. It’s like you can feel the earth just ready and waiting to burst into the fulness of bloom and life. In line …
My Winter Decor Inspiration
It happens every year. After a season full of bright reds and rich greens and sparkly golds, I tend to take things way way back with my winter decor. The Nester says to take inspiration from what you find outside. In Indiana, that’s gray skies, brown trees and grass, and sometimes white snow. So that’s my main color scheme in …