FIVE FRIDAY FAVORITES

Happy Friday everyone!  Thanks so much for jumping back in with me this week as I'm getting back to a regular posting schedule.  If you missed it, I shared a giant catch-up post here and something new in the Living Room here .  Ray and I are actually on our way for a quick overnight trip in Kansas City.  It's been a long time since we've been and I've been itching to go to Nell Hill's , so we're squeezing in a quick getaway before wedding week next week.  I'm hoping to come across a thrift store or two as well- follow along in my Instagram stories and I'll share. It's been so long since I've shared Five Friday Favorites with you that it was hard to narrow down my choices!   I don't have one pumpkin out yet but you bet it feels like Fall in the house because the peanut and candy corn mix is out!  If you've never tried the mix, you are missing out.  Some compare it to a Payday Candy bar, and even if you're not the biggest fan of cand...

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A NEW PAIR OF SOFAS FOR THE LIVING ROOM

I have a quick house update to share with you today that I haven't shared yet- this post draft has been started since March!  We have a lot to catch up on... earlier this year we got new sofas in the Living Room! We had been wanting something different that our previous sofa and loveseat for a while. I was surprised when I looked back to see that we had those for over 7 years, it doesn't seem like that long! It was a nice set, the size just wasn't super comfortable for us anymore.  So, I spent some time last Fall looking and bringing fabric samples home and ended up buying 2 custom matching sofas from Rowe.    We've had a Rowe sofa for over 20 years ( this one ) and it's still going strong, so I focused on what that brand had to offer.  They are a solid mid-price range brand that offered the custom options and sizes I was looking for.  I decided on their "My Style II" line because it has a few size options and you can choose from several options of frame,...

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HELLO, IT'S ME!

Goodness, two months have passed since my last blog post!  This year has been a doozie of a roller coaster with more ups and downs than I've ever had in my life, but the Lord has been so faithful to sustain and be with us through it all.  Although the blog has been on the back burner, I've still been checking in periodically on Instagram .  I know a number of you aren't on social media, though, so I thought a little catch up post full of all the things was in order before I jump back in to sharing house and seasonal posts.  I'm trying to get back in the swing of posting here and am hoping to get back to several posts per week.   Gorgeous August birthday bouquet from my sister's flower garden @BlackrockHill So earlier this year I shared a big post about my Dad's illness, a tornado, and my upcoming surgery  then just 6 weeks later my Dad's  sudden death during his treatment, followed by  a few words about his funeral .  Ray and I celebrated our 29th Anniversa...

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ORGANIZATION AND ACCESSORIES LAUNDRY ROOM REFRESH

This post is sponsored by Hobby Lobby. The last big project that my Dad finished was a laundry room makeover for my Mom. He hand painted a faux brick floor, installed new wallpaper, created a mud bench and coffee bar space, and they had new countertops installed.   After the big projects were done, the room still needed some new accessories and organization pieces to make the space even more functional. I shopped the 50-66% off Seasonal and Home Decor Departments at   Hobby Lobby  and found just what we needed to finish off the space.  While spending lots of time at my parents' home over these past months, my sisters and I helped with plenty of loads of laundry!  After pulling laundry pods out of the original package and always having to hunt for dryer sheets that were stored across the room, I knew some handy storage containers were needed.  These pretty glass canisters are perfect for the job, and I used a small crystal bowl from her cabinet to hold the color catcher sheets she u...

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FRONT PORCH AND ENTRY REFRESH FOR SPRING AND SUMMER

This post is sponsored by Hobby Lobby. *A personal note... this sponsored post has been in the works for months.  I got the approval to post it when I was in Houston with my Dad.  I'm grateful for Hobby Lobby's patience as they graciously allowed me to delay my post in order to have the time I needed with my family this past week.  I hope you enjoy the content and get a new creative idea or two to try in your own home!  When seasons change I always get the itch to switch up a few key areas in my home... the front porch, entry, and mantel. I think those are the easiest spots to have a little fun and add some accessories to speak to the current season, so I recently visited Hobby Lobby to pick up some fun new accessories to spruce up my Front Porch and Entry.   I tend to prefer a traditional style, but with bold color and some quirky touches added in to keep things feeling current.  I kept the front door very simple with a faux boxwood wreath, but incorporated the trend I'm ...

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