There's nothing quite like burning a cozy candle in the evening after the day's work is complete. Something about this simple act says, "Good work today. Now enjoy the rest." I stopped burning most candles once I discovered how toxic they can be to our health. They are filled with artificial fragrances (learn why I... Continue Reading →
I'd like to change out the curtains in our kitchen window for each season. I see light and airy fabrics for spring, deep blues and forest greens for summer, brown plaids for autumn, and red and green for winter. Let's be realistic though, as a momma of two tiny boys, I can't find the time... Continue Reading →
The bleak winter season makes me crave all things cozy and inviting, including fragrances. While I enjoy filling my home with festive scents, I don't love the toxic ingredients found within air fresheners and candles. It's so easy to light Christmas candles and achieve that comfortable vibe, but did you know that synthetic fragrances are... Continue Reading →
Our little farmhouse is looking quite festive dressing in all of its Christmas attire! I immensely enjoy how our home looks at this time of year. Stockings, twinkle lights, candles, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, and garlands all work together to create a cozy environment like no other. I recently shared some inspiration for how I decorate... Continue Reading →
Our little farmhouse is looking quite festive dressing in all of its Christmas attire! I immensely enjoy how our home looks at this time of year. Stockings, twinkle lights, candles, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, and garlands all work together to create a cozy environment like no other. Living in a 100 year old farmhouse has inspired... Continue Reading →
Drop cloth is one of my favorite fabrics to work with for a few reasons...It is durable, very accessible, and best of all...it is so inexpensive! I get a 9'x12' canvas drop cloth for $13 at my local hardware store. I am a huge fan of sprucing up my home with handmade items, so I... Continue Reading →
December. It's one of my favorite months of the year. The house is decorated for Christmas, our first snow may or may not have arrived by now, and each day seems to be filled with a little extra joy and anticipation for all that the holiday season holds. One of the best ways, in my... Continue Reading →
Christmas will soon be upon us! It's only November as I'm writing this, but I know how quickly the next two months pass by, so I'm aiming to have all my Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving. A lofty goal? Perhaps...we shall see. It can be so easy to get stuck on what to gift certain... Continue Reading →
The weather has taken a sharp turn towards freezing temperatures here in the Midwest. I can't help but begin to think of Christmas as these chilly evenings set in. We still have a little ways to go until it's time to decorate the house, but working on some DIY Christmas ornaments can never start too... Continue Reading →
DIY decor is so inexpensive to make. Just look at this Garden Sign I hung for summer, or the Custom Banner for Elliot's nursery, a Potholder for the kitchen, or this Waist Apron I made from vintage fabric. I aim to keep autumn decor very simple and natural-looking inside the home. This usually means bringing... Continue Reading →