Updating your outdoor décor for fall is easy as pie when you add a simple autumn wreath to your front door. And simple does NOT negate drop-dead gorgeous. On the contrary, you can design a stylish simple fall wreath with just a few supplies without spending a ton of money. Note: This tutorial was originally […]

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If you want a refined elegant fall look without a lot of hassle or spending a ton of money, have I got a plan for you. This year’s fall tablescape came together so quickly it made my head spin. And I’m bucking traditional colors and going with my decorating go-to…blue. While admittedly we are accustomed […]

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It’s fall around here and I’m excited to take you on a tour of my home. I’m not a major seasonal decorator, but fall is my favorite, and last year I started dabbling in a little in fall decor and well, I’m in—to a degree. I won’t invest too much in autumn decor because I […]

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Pumpkin season is upon us and I wanted to share some of these cute crafty creations out there. A good store-bought pumpkin can do wonders for a display. I have several in my collection, but there is something special about the combination of DIY projects and store-bought décor to make my home uniquely me. And […]

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I decorated for fall for the first time last year and I fell in love with autumn decor. While I don’t plan to go full out pumpkin explosion, I did manage to find a combination of DIY easy decorated pumpkins and a few pretty store-bought pumpkins to add to the collection. I’m sharing my take […]

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The internet explodes into a frenzy of organizing and decluttering following Christmas and I totally understand why. After spending the season stuffing every nook and cranny with holiday cheer, you are eager for less and then you notice the other excess is smothering you. I’m with you girl. I’m ready to get my home back […]

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I’m a sucker for pretty packaging. Whether it’s a gift or not isn’t even in question. Beautifully wrapped anything makes my heart pitter-patter. So when it was time to select my favorites from the Happy Holidays Link Party, I naturally gravitated to holiday gift wrapping ideas. First up is Habiba from Craftify My Love. If […]

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It’s winter, it’s cold and you want some warmth in your tummy. If friends and family are gathered around, serve up an awesome hot chocolate bar for a day or night of fun-filled memories. Mark the evening with lots of creamy cocoa, sweet mix-ins, toppings and plenty of laughter. I set up this simple DIY […]

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I cannot for the life of me figure out why I’m not in the Christmas spirit this year. It could be the work of pulling out all my décor. It could be that it’s still teetering between 50 and 80 degrees here in Florida or it could be I wanted to savor Autumn just a […]

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It’s the Holiday Season and though I’m coming in late with all my holiday decor (I’m one of those folks who doesn’t decorate for Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving), but that doesn’t mean Christmas is not on the brain. I’m still mulling over a few ideas for decor, food and building holiday traditions and […]

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