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Saturday, December 25, 2021

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2021!

Saturday, December 25, 2021

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2021!

Merry Christmas! ...
Monday, December 20, 2021

CHRISTMAS PHOTO BOOTH BACKDROP IDEAS (AND SOME CUTE WINTER FASHION STAPLES!)

Monday, December 20, 2021

CHRISTMAS PHOTO BOOTH BACKDROP IDEAS (AND SOME CUTE WINTER FASHION STAPLES!)

This post is sponsored by Walmart, affiliate links used for your shopping convenience. For the past several years I've been responsible for putting together 3 Christmas photo booth backdrops at our church for family photo spots.  They have always been virtually identical designs, just located in various areas to alleviate crowding.  However, this year I had a team to help and we pulled off three different fabulous and festive designs!  I shared a little bit as we were working on them over on Instagram and many people wanted to see the finished products, so I thought I'd put them all in one place and share them with you here so you can Pin for future reference if you'd like.  And, I even squeezed in some photos of a few of my new favorite Winter fashion staples at the end of the post to share with you. My goal with these designs is for them to always be budget friendly but to make a big impact!  Red and Black Buffalo Check Duster Jacket...
Friday, December 17, 2021

2021 CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR PART 5: DINING ROOM

Friday, December 17, 2021

2021 CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR PART 5: DINING ROOM

Today I'm wrapping up the last chunk of this year's Christmas Home Tour with you, my Dining Room!   ...
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

2021 CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR PART 4: MASTER BEDROOM

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

2021 CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR PART 4: MASTER BEDROOM

I honestly don't know how this Christmas season is flying by so quickly... of course it feels that way every year but this year especially.  How is Christmas just a little over a week away!?! I'm actually still decorating- one room left to go that I'll share with you tomorrow- and don't even ask if I'm anywhere close to being done with my shopping!  Yikes... so much for being on top of things this year!  However, my bedroom is clean and pretty and decorated so that's a win!  I'm so glad to be sharing our Master Bedroom Christmas tour with you today! ...
Monday, December 13, 2021

IT'S A COLORFUL LIFE: 24 CHRISTMAS HOME TOURS RECAP

Monday, December 13, 2021

IT'S A COLORFUL LIFE: 24 CHRISTMAS HOME TOURS RECAP

"It's the most color-ful time of the year..."  Last week was packed with 24 vibrant, eclectic, moody, unique, creative homes for this year's It's A Colorful Life Christmas Home Tour!  I so enjoyed visiting each home and pinned plenty of ideas and inspiration for next year, I hope you did too!  In case you didn't quite make it through all of the tours, here's a recap of each home that was on the tour this year.  Stop by and say hello sometime when you get a chance! I kicked off the tour by sharing my Christmas Porch and Entry -...
Friday, December 10, 2021

2021 CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR PART 3: LIVING ROOM

Friday, December 10, 2021

2021 CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR PART 3: LIVING ROOM

Hello friends, welcome back for Part 3 of this year's Christmas Home Tour.  I'm so exciting to share my Living Room with you today!  ...
Monday, December 6, 2021

IT'S A COLORFUL LIFE CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR KICKOFF AND MY 2021 CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR PART 2: PORCH AND ENTRY

Monday, December 6, 2021

IT'S A COLORFUL LIFE CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR KICKOFF AND MY 2021 CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR PART 2: PORCH AND ENTRY

I've been super busy decking these halls and am so happy to be kicking off one of my favorite weeks of the year today, it's time for the It's A Colorful Life Christmas Home Tour blog hop!  I have no doubt you've seen plenty of Christmas home tours by now, but hopefully this week will be filled with the happiest, most festive and colorful spaces for you to enjoy different than anything you've seen yet! I've gathered 23 of my colorful interiors loving friends to share their holiday homes with you and have no doubt that each of their tours are going to be loaded with great ideas and inspiration this week! (See the full tour schedule at the end of this post.)  And, if you're an Instagram user, we'll be inviting you to participate in the touring fun on Friday by posting your colorful Christmas spaces with the tag #ItsAColorfulLifeTour so we can all see! Today, I'll be sharing Part 2 of my Christmas Tour with you, our Front Porch and Entry.  If you missed ...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

2021 CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR PART 1: COLORFUL HONEYCOMB BALLS CHRISTMAS TREE

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

2021 CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR PART 1: COLORFUL HONEYCOMB BALLS CHRISTMAS TREE

December 1 is here... it's officially the most wonderful time of the year!  I'm so excited to be with you today to share Part 1 of this year's Christmas Home Tour.  We'll kick it off this year with my super colorful (surprise surprise) Honeycomb Balls Christmas Tree! ...
Wednesday, November 24, 2021

FALL AT BLACKROCK HILL

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

FALL AT BLACKROCK HILL

I'm thrilled to be sharing a little Fall tour of my sister and brother-in-law's property with you today.  One good last look at Autumn before we move on to alllll the Christmas pictures!  ...
Tuesday, November 23, 2021

DIMPLES AND TANGLES FAVORITES- HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2021

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

DIMPLES AND TANGLES FAVORITES- HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2021

Hello everyone, I'm so happy you're here today!  Today I'm sharing my Dimples and Tangles Favorites Holiday Gift Guide.  I have a few smaller ones sprinkled in this season, but each year I do one main guide full of things that my family has helped my curate.  Most are our tried and true favorites, but a few are on our own wish lists this year!    (*This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.   Read my  full disclosure policy here .)...
Monday, November 22, 2021

DIY CUSTOM GIFT BAGS

Monday, November 22, 2021

DIY CUSTOM GIFT BAGS

This post is sponsored by Walmart.  It's that time of year when we're all making our lists and checking them twice, then shopping, shopping, shopping!!  But do you put much thought into wrapping all of those carefully chosen gifts for your family and friends once your list is all checked off?  I love wrapping a beautiful gift in a box with festive wrapping paper and a lovely bow and do most of my gifts that way for Christmas, but practically speaking some gifts are just awkward shapes that aren't well suited for a box.  And so, a gift bag it is for those presents!  However, rather than generic, your gift bag can still be just as beautiful and special as a gift wrapped box if you make your own!  Today I'm sharing some DIY custom gift bags that I had so much fun making, and I think you will too! ...
Saturday, November 20, 2021

PINK AND GREEN THANKSGIVING TABLE

Saturday, November 20, 2021

PINK AND GREEN THANKSGIVING TABLE

It's hard to believe that we are just days away from Thanksgiving- my kids arrived home from college yesterday and we're looking forward to the week together!  I enjoyed putting this together and am excited to share my pink and green Thanksgiving Table with you today.   (*This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.   Read my  full disclosure policy here .)...
Friday, November 19, 2021

FIVE FRIDAY FAVORITES

Friday, November 19, 2021

FIVE FRIDAY FAVORITES

Happy Friday!  I can't believe we're less than a week away from Thanksgiving already.  I'm curious, have you pulled out your Christmas decorations yet?  There's such a hot debate on about when the "right" time is to decorate, but I say decorate whenever you want to in your own home!  I'll be pulling mine out in the next few days to begin getting things ready to share with you... so excited!    (*This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.   Read my  full disclosure policy here .) 1) Plaid Chargers- 'Tis the season for setting all the tables!  I'll be sharing my Thanksgiving Table with you tomorrow, but I came across these plaid chargers and they reminded me that they are some of my faves!  Both the red tartan and black and white gingham patterns are so versatile and can be used for multiple holidays and occasions rather than just Christmas.   Tartan Plaid Charger Here or Here See ...
Tuesday, November 16, 2021

SWEATER WEATHER: STYLISH AND AFFORDABLE SUPER CUTE SWEATER ROUND-UP!

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

SWEATER WEATHER: STYLISH AND AFFORDABLE SUPER CUTE SWEATER ROUND-UP!

This post is sponsored by Walmart.  It's sweater weather and I couldn't be happier about it!   Walmart Fashion has a huge selection of stylish sweaters  for any occasion this Winter, both classic and trendy.  Today I'm sharing a few of my favorites that are sure to be on heavy rotation in my wardrobe this season! ...
Tuesday, November 9, 2021

OKLAHOMA/WESTERN THEME BANQUET STAGE AND TABLE DECORATIONS

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

OKLAHOMA/WESTERN THEME BANQUET STAGE AND TABLE DECORATIONS

Every year our church holds a special banquet for our widows and widowers.  Each of our deacons is matched up with one to watch over and care for, and this is always a special night where we all come together to honor them.  The program, menu, and decor change each year, ranging from more formal to more lighthearted themes.  Since we weren't able to hold this event last year, we were especially looking forward to it this year.  I generally don't have a role with helping with this event, but one of my friends did this year and asked me to join in and help her decorate for it.  We quickly settled on a casual theme and today I'm sharing what we came up with for our "Oklahoma"/Western theme banquet stage and table decorations....
Tuesday, November 2, 2021

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE EARLY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE EARLY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

This post is sponsored by Walmart, affiliate links used for your shopping convenience. Well, we're officially into November so although I never want to rush Thanksgiving, it's time to be planning ahead for Christmas, right?  I've already got a few gifts stashed and lots of ideas floating around in my head, and as I've started my shopping online I've found that Walmart's Gift Finder has the perfect gift ideas for everyone on my list! The guys in our house are going to be excited about this early gift!  Only 2 out of the 4 members of my family are coffee drinkers.  We currently actually rotate between 2 different coffee pots... when my son is at college my husband uses a little 4 cup pot.  But when Caleb is home that's too small so we switch out to the 12 cup pot.   When I came across this  Keurig K-Duo Essentials Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker  I thought it might be the perfect thing to streamline our coffee situation!  With it, we can easily make a ...
Friday, October 22, 2021

FIVE FRIDAY FAVORITES

Friday, October 22, 2021

FIVE FRIDAY FAVORITES

Happy Friday everyone!  This week is gone and I didn't get any regular posts up, but I've had some good things for my Five Friday Favorites that I've been anxious to share with you!  I don't understand how I'm so much busier now that my kids are away at school, can't seem to get everything done. I'm supposed to be bored have nothing to do with them gone, right??  Ha!  I guess we have been coming and going to 2 schools often though and this is always a busy season regardless so...  we're headed to OSU for Homecoming activities tonight with Emily, excited to be there!  (*This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.   Read my  full disclosure policy here .) 1)  Perfect Collar Classic Button Up Shirt - I've been on the search for a while for the perfect white shirt.  I was even willing to invest in one if I could find a quality one that fit well with great fabric and a stiff collar that ...
Thursday, October 21, 2021

COLORFUL HOLIDAY BRUNCH TABLESCAPE AND CHEERY CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

Thursday, October 21, 2021

COLORFUL HOLIDAY BRUNCH TABLESCAPE AND CHEERY CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

This post is sponsored by Walmart and contains affiliate links for your convenience.     Read my  full disclosure policy here . Walmart Home recently released this year's holiday lookbook and I have been bursting with excitement to share some of the pieces with you, they are just SO FUN!  It's never too early to shop for Christmas... right?   RIGHT!...
Wednesday, October 20, 2021

2021 FALL TOUR PART 3: FRONT PORCH, DINING ROOM AND BREAKFAST NOOK

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

2021 FALL TOUR PART 3: FRONT PORCH, DINING ROOM AND BREAKFAST NOOK

Welcome back everyone, I'm wrapping up my Fall Home Tour with Part 3 and sharing the Front Porch, Dining Room, and Breakfast Nook with you today.   If you missed any of the tour last week you can catch up on Part 1 here and Part 2 here .  ...
Friday, October 15, 2021

FIVE FRIDAY FAVORITES

Friday, October 15, 2021

FIVE FRIDAY FAVORITES

Happy Friday everyone!  Here is my random group of Five Friday Favorites for this week- (*This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.   Read my  full disclosure policy here .)...
Thursday, October 14, 2021

2021 FALL TOUR PART 2: PATIO

Thursday, October 14, 2021

2021 FALL TOUR PART 2: PATIO

Welcome to Part 2 of my Fall Home Tour, I'm excited to share my Patio with you today!  If you missed Part 1 of my tour, see my Entry and Living Room here .  I shared many of these photos several weeks ago on social media as part of a collaboration with At Home , but wanted to share here on the blog as well for those who may not have seen it there.  My trip to At Home was what inspired my whole blue/white and black/white color palette for Fall this year!...
Wednesday, October 13, 2021

2021 FALL TOUR PART 1: ENTRY AND LIVING ROOM

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

2021 FALL TOUR PART 1: ENTRY AND LIVING ROOM

Hello friends!  I'm so happy to be finally sharing part 1 of my Fall Tour with you today!  I've been cleaning out and organizing in the house, which always takes longer than one expects, and Fall decor has taken a back seat.  But, it's ready now and I'm so excited to share our Entry and Living Room with you today.   (*This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon. As an Amazon Associate,  I earn from qualifying purchases.   Read my  full disclosure policy here .)...
Wednesday, September 29, 2021

DIY MONOGRAM WALL ART

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

DIY MONOGRAM WALL ART

Today I'm sharing this cute little piece of DIY Monogram Wall Art that I made for my daughter's dorm room.   It just took a few supplies and a little bit of time to make an affordable custom piece to hang over her bed.  (*This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon. As an Amazon Associate,  I earn from qualifying purchases.   Read my  full disclosure policy here .)...
Thursday, September 23, 2021

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE ENVELOPE CLOSURE PILLOW

Thursday, September 23, 2021

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE ENVELOPE CLOSURE PILLOW

This post is sponsored by Walmart, affiliate links may be used. Did you know that September is National Sewing Month?  It began in 1982 with a proclamation from President Ronald Reagan in which he declared a month long celebration "In recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation."  After learning how to sew in my Jr. High Home Ec. class and continuing to learn further skills from my Mom over the years, sewing is still an often used skill in my life and something about those words just warm my heart!  With multiple local fabric stores closing their doors in my area over the past few years, I'm so glad that Walmart has a Fabric Department where I can pick up all of the sewing basics that I need.  I'll share some of those with you today and thought I'd also share a tutorial for how to make the easiest pillow ever, a simple envelope closure pillow.  Half of the work on this pillow is getting it cut out and some ironing, and then all you need to do is m...