This post contains some affiliate links. Check out my disclosure page for more information. Everyone is raving about slipcovered sofas! Have you noticed how many blog posts are out there giving reviews of them (especially IKEA’s Erktorp sofa)? source For a while I dismissed these for the people who have no kids, pets, or husbands and have plenty of time… Read More
Shabby Chic Tool Crate DIY
I am a Fixer Upper fanatic. I love that show, and when I saw this adorable tool crate turned to planter on one of their episodes I had to have it! Not being one to spend money on decorating (as I know so many of you are), I set my mind to making it. What I love about this shabby… Read More
A Decorator’s Guide to a Beautiful Shower
Last weekend I had the privilege of decorating a wedding shower for my cousin and best friend. Sarah and I shared an awesome childhood together of playing beanie babies, participating in Pony Club together, slumber parties, and hours of talking and laughter. I can’t believe she is getting married this summer and I couldn’t be happier for her. So, when… Read More
Simple Distressed Frame Technique
The other day I stopped by my favorite thrift store here in town: Etcetera. It’s always exciting to roam through the aisle, sorting through the old and unwanted items, but I don’t think I need to tell you how much fun thrifting is 😉 One of my finds were these gold wall decorations for $1.25 each. I had already had… Read More
Dollar Store Command Center
“Oh, confound my forgetful mind!” If I was a seventy year old man I think I would be saying this a lot as I am constantly forgetting things. I have to write EVERYTHING down. Our house has all kinds of notebooks, sticky notes, and pads of paper lying around so I can write a quick note and save my memory…. Read More
Mason Jar Chandelier
The first time I walked into what would eventually become our new house’s kitchen, I immediately fell in love with the corner window. I could just see myself enjoying the view of the small cattle farm across the road while I did dishes and cooked. Our apartment that we were living in had a brownish-yellow wallpaper wall behind the sink… Read More









