Top DIY Projects of the Year

Top DIY Projects of the Year
Reader's Favorite Projects from 2017 It's that time of year when I like to take a look back at what projects YOU favored from DIY beautify the past year.


The Best Tools for Every DIYer's Toolbox

The Best Tools for Every DIYer's Toolbox
My TOP 5 favorite DIY tools, why I find them essential, and projects I've made with them


Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp

Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp
Classic apple crisp is baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet and is the perfect dessert for cold winter evenings or anytime you need some sweet comfort!


Thrifty Farmhouse Sign Ornaments

Thrifty Farmhouse Sign Ornaments
Leftover wood pieces become charming farmhouse signs to hang on your tree! Friends, welcome back! Today is the monthly Thrifty Style Team post, where each member of the team shares something thrifty and inspiring with you! There is so much talent in this group, it's fun to see what everyone comes up with each month!


Christmas in the Kitchen

Christmas in the Kitchen
Updates to the kitchen and some Christmas touches


Farmhouse Christmas Tree

Farmhouse Christmas Tree
A farmhouse Christmas tree filled with handmade ornaments Welcome to the 3rd annual My Home Style Blog Hop - Christmas Tree Edition , hosted by Stephanie of Casa Watkins Living . If you're visiting from  Houseful of Handmade , welcome! I'm the last stop on the tour, so you'll definitely want to start at Stephanie's bohemian tree and work your way through all the homes. You'll find links at the end of this post to all the other bloggers who are sharing their Christmas tree style. It's truly amazing how many different looks a Christmas tree can have, and each participating blogger matched their tree with their home decor! I'm pretty sure you'll be inspired.


Peppermint Iced Scones

Peppermint Iced Scones
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DelightfulMoments #CBias A tasty scone recipe with a peppermint mocha twist, perfect for the holidays or anytime!


Dollar Store Shiplap Ornaments - Cozy at Christmas

Dollar Store Shiplap Ornaments - Cozy at Christmas
How to Make Inexpensive Shiplap Ornaments from the Dollar Store Welcome back! It's all things Christmas over here and today I'm sharing a tutorial for these inexpensive shiplap ornaments! These jumbo ornaments started off life as Dollar Tree finds...so they were just a buck each! I was drawn to the corrugated metal ornament tops and decided to give them a diy beautify dose of farmhouse charm! I'm sharing the tutorial today as part of the Cozy at Christmas Holiday Blog Tour. It's a week-long tour filled with lots of great ideas for you to replicate at home! You'll find all the links and participating bloggers at the end of my tutorial. Affiliate links are included for your convenience; my full disclosure policy can be found  here . SUPPLIES FOR SHIPLAP ORNAMENTS jumbo cardboard ornaments from Dollar Tree (I'm not sure if you can find these at other dollar stores or not)  * Note: if you're unable to find these ornaments, you


The Perfect Guest Basket for the Holidays

The Perfect Guest Basket for the Holidays
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MerrySpritzmas #CollectiveBias Put guests at ease and keep the bathroom smelling fresh all season long with a pretty guest basket! Friends, we're going to get real here today and talk about an embarrassing topic, a topic that nice girls usually don't discuss in public! The subject today is poo y'all and you're going to need your sense of humor. So if it's still sleeping, go pour yourself another cup of coffee and come on back.  I'll wait 😊


Christmas in the Dining Room - Come Home For Christmas

Christmas in the Dining Room - Come Home For Christmas
Ideas and inspiration for simple Christmas dining room decor I hope your Thanksgiving was blessed! I tried to get out of cooking "the meal", but the middle DIY revolted and said because I didn't make stuffing last year, I had to make the whole shebang. Nothing like being guilted into cooking by your 20-year old son 😏 So I did what any good mama would do


Warm and Cheesy "Phyllis" Sandwiches

Warm and Cheesy "Phyllis" Sandwiches
Warm sandwiches filled with smoked bacon, ham, cheese and a gooey poppy seed spread. Easy to make ahead for parties and picnics. Substitute your favorite deli meat!


How to Make a $3 Farmhouse Tree Topper

How to Make a $3 Farmhouse Tree Topper
An easy tutorial to make an inexpensive Christmas tree topper with farmhouse style. This project only cost $3 to make!


Marbled Metallic Ornaments - 2017 Ornament Exchange

Marbled Metallic Ornaments - 2017 Ornament Exchange
An easy tutorial to make marbled metallic ornaments! These sparkly, shimmery ornaments are a stunning Christmas gift idea!


Sunroom Reveal - Light and Bright

Sunroom Reveal - Light and Bright
How we transformed our cluttered sunroom into a light and airy space with a purpose! Hi friends, I'm thrilled to finally be able to share this space with you! Our sunroom was a messy, unorganized catchall space with no real purpose. Not anymore! Let me know you the changes we made.


Rae Dunn Inspired Christmas Ornaments

Rae Dunn Inspired Christmas Ornaments
Make your own look-alike Rae Dunn ornaments for a lot less than the real thing! I'm sharing my tips and tricks for working with vinyl and round ornaments!


Vintage Inspired Mini Wood Barn Quilts

Vintage Inspired Mini Wood Barn Quilts
I'm sharing how I turned a piece of scrap wood into a set of miniature barn quilts that are so cute hanging on the wall!


How to Update a Brick Fireplace with Chalk Paint

How to Update a Brick Fireplace with Chalk Paint
I'm sharing an easy way to lighten and brighten a dark and drab fireplace using chalk paint! My technique for a chalk painted fireplace is simple, fast and mess-free! You can have a brand new fireplace in just a couple of hours!


Living Room Updates

Living Room Updates
Sharing some changes and updates in the living room Affiliate links are included for your convenience ; my full disclosure policy can be found  here . Hi there friends. Have you been wondering what happened to me? I took a week off from blogging to get over strep throat and rest. These seasonal allergies have been killing me! Combine that with a throat infection and I needed to just lay low for a few days! It's not in my nature to do nothing however, and this past week I've painted furniture, made several signs, worked on projects in my sunroom (the reveal will be posted shortly, I promise!) and even started on some Christmas projects!


Painted Buffalo Plaid Mason Jars

Painted Buffalo Plaid Mason Jars
This tutorial will walk you through the steps to create a painted buffalo check pattern on mason jars! So fun and trendy!


Reclaimed Wood Wall Installation

Reclaimed Wood Wall Installation
How to install a peel-and-stick wood wall that will add character and texture to your room!


How to Make Pumpkins From Sweater Sleeves

How to Make Pumpkins From Sweater Sleeves
Sweater sleeve pumpkins are a great way to upcycle old or thrifted sweaters! They are easy and cheap to make and will add so much charm to your Fall decorating.


Modern Farmhouse Hardware for Our Built in Bookshelves

Modern Farmhouse Hardware for Our Built in Bookshelves
New hardware can transform boring built in bookcases quickly and easily! These modern pipeline pulls add modern farmhouse style to our living room. See our transformation and get a coupon code for hardware for your own project!


Sunroom Design Plans

Sunroom Design Plans
My plans to create a light, bright and airy sunroom with texture and personality


Outdoor Fall Decor Upcycle

Outdoor Fall Decor Upcycle
Give that faded fall yard decor a fresh new look!