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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

A FEW THINGS...

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

A FEW THINGS...

Occasionally I have several things to tell you that aren't necessarily post worthy by themselves, so I throw them all together to keep you updated on what's happening around here.  Here are a few things that we've done over the Summer at our house! ...
Tuesday, August 28, 2018

HOMEMADE BUTTERFINGER ICE CREAM RECIPE

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

HOMEMADE BUTTERFINGER ICE CREAM RECIPE

Earlier this year I posted  My Five Favorite Summer Essentials , and one of the things on my list was a homemade ice cream maker.  After sharing that our family's favorite is homemade Butterfinger ice cream, I had several requests for the recipe.  With a holiday weekend and family gatherings right around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to share that with you today.   ( *This post may contain affiliate links, which means I might make a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Read my  full disclosure policy here .) ...
Friday, August 24, 2018

FOUR FRIDAY FAVORITES

Friday, August 24, 2018

FOUR FRIDAY FAVORITES

I only have four favorite things to share with you today rather than my regular Five Friday Favorites, but they're good ones!  ( *This post may contain affiliate links, which means I might make a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Read my  full disclosure policy here .) Mules are definitly the "it" shoe this year for transitioning from Summer into Fall.  I bought this leopard pair several weeks ago and have already worn them multiple times.  You know that leopard is a neutral in my book so they go with almost anything! ( rug here ) ...
Wednesday, August 22, 2018

OUR TOP TEN FAVORITE FAMILY BOARD GAMES

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

OUR TOP TEN FAVORITE FAMILY BOARD GAMES

Now that we're back to school, obviously the kids aren't home as much... our schedules are busier and we're all going different directions more often.  So, on the occasions we are all home in the evenings at the same time, we find ourselves playing one of our favorite family board games.  Whether we have 20 minutes or several hours, it's always a good way to reconnect (without screens!). And knowing that dark, cold winter evenings will be here before we know it, we always welcome fun new game suggestions so I thought you might enjoy seeing some of our favorites if you want to add to your collection too! ...
Friday, August 17, 2018

FIVE FRIDAY FAVORITES

Friday, August 17, 2018

FIVE FRIDAY FAVORITES

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

HOW TO MAKE AN UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD- DIY TUTORIAL

Thursday, August 16, 2018

HOW TO MAKE AN UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD- DIY TUTORIAL

After having it on my to-do list since my master bedroom makeover over 3 years ago, I've finally written a tutorial for how to make your own upholstered headboard!  I'd hoped to share before now, but somehow can't find my images that I took while making my headboard (what's that tell you about my digital photo organization?).  So when I made another for my daughter's room , I made sure I did everything necessary to be able to share the process with you! ...
Monday, August 13, 2018

BACK TO SCHOOL IN STYLE WITH MADELINE AND COMPANY

Monday, August 13, 2018

BACK TO SCHOOL IN STYLE WITH MADELINE AND COMPANY

I know back to school has already happened for some of you while some have several more weeks of Summer, but for us school starts this week!  I honestly think we blinked a few times and our Summer break was over.  Mamas with young ones, I know you hear it often, but believe it when you hear that the older they get the busier your kids are and the less you see of them!  We are thrilled that they are happy and thriving and wanting to spend time at so many activities and nurturing relationships with friends, yet we're wanting their time as well and have to take advantage of every spare moment we can spend with them. My son will begin his Senior year this week (we won't even talk about that right now...waaaahhh!) and my daughter is settling into High School for her sophomore year.  She is a fun-loving girl around her friends but also a very conscientious student at school, and we always want her to feel well prepared, confident in her abilities, and ready to tackle anything that...
Friday, August 3, 2018

FIVE FRIDAY FAVORITES

Friday, August 3, 2018

FIVE FRIDAY FAVORITES

*This post may contain affiliate links, which means I might make a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Read my  full disclosure policy here . I ordered this bamboo flatware a while back and it has since arrived, I love it!  It comes in a set of four (5) piece place settings and the best thing about it... it's dishwasher safe!  Although it's a great price right now on the site I bought from, a sweet follower tipped me off that the very same set might be found  here for a slightly better price  depending on coupons and discounts available. ...
Thursday, August 2, 2018

DIY PAINTED BRICK EXTERIOR FIREPLACE TUTORIAL

Thursday, August 2, 2018

DIY PAINTED BRICK EXTERIOR FIREPLACE TUTORIAL

When we remodeled our patio three years ago, a brick outdoor fireplace was one addition we knew we wanted to incorporate.  Unfortunately, the brick used on our over 20 year old home exterior was no longer being made, so I chose new brick that was as close of a match to the original as I could get.  The color was similar, but the new didn't have the patina that our original brick has and the slight difference in material always just bothered me a bit.  Early this year I finally made up my mind to just paint it, and now I only wish I had done it sooner!  Here's a quick recap of how we painted our exterior brick fireplace.  It's such a straightforward project, and  I would use this same process for interior or exterior brick. *This post may contain affiliate links, which means I might make a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Read my  full disclosure policy here . ...
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

MY FIVE FAVORITE WAYS TO MIX OLD AND NEW

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

MY FIVE FAVORITE WAYS TO MIX OLD AND NEW

Welcome to My Five Favorites today! Pam from  Simple Details , Lisa from  Shine Your Light,  Kris from  Driven by Decor  and I are all thrilled to share with you today.  I'm so excited about our theme this month because my decorating style and the pieces in my home are all about the mix of old and new furniture and accessories.  When used appropriately, I think older pieces have a certain way of bringing personality, interest, and character to a space with a collected feel that truly can't be achieved with all new items. We're happy to have Melanie from My Sweet Savannah  as our guest host today.  Her home exterior is one of my long time favorites, I mean how good can it get when you have a lake and wooded area adjoining your property?  Fantastic!  Melanie has a casual, collected style and a definite knack for incorporating old finds into her decor while maintaining a fresh, inviting design. FURNITURE If you've been a reader any time at all you might ...