So many people are celebrating special occasions at home these days because of the pandemic. If you plan a celebration at home for Valentine's Day or just want to make your home feel festive, here are a few tips. Just because you are at home, doesn't mean you have to give up on … [Read More...]
January Updates and Organizing your Home
Welcome to 2021! I know that 2020 was a tough year, and everyone was hoping that 2021 would be a better year. Yup so far, people aren't very happy with 2021 either. I have faith that it will improve! On another note, I wanted to let you know that I'm still here, although I am not posting as often … [Read More...]
Adding Fall Touches to Your Home
It's finally cool here in Texas, and the cool weather gets me so ready to decorate my home for fall. Adding some fall touches to your home is a nice way to lean into fall and to fully enjoy the season. Just a few touches can really add a smile to your face, and you family and guests will love them … [Read More...]
My Favorite Source for Window Treatments
I recently needed to repair some of the window treatments in my house, because sometimes accidents happen. This post is sponsored by Blinds.com. I recently ordered blinds from Blinds.com and it was such a seamless experience. A designer went over my order so with me so that I got … [Read More...]
Updates at Cedar Hill
I hope you are having a wonderful day. I have taken some time off recently due to travel and living offline. I've been sprucing up my porch as you can see. And the big news for me is that the temperatures will be falling next week. Okay it's just for a few days, but still it was in the triple digits … [Read More...]
Being Happier in Your Home
We recorded a podcast episode awhile back about how to be happier in your home. It was one of our most popular episodes, and it seems it is even more relevant today than it was the day we recorded it. There are so many little things you can do that will make your day better. Slow down, enjoy your … [Read More...]
Tips for Styling a Bookcase
Styling a bookcase is so easy if you keep just a few things in mind. I had a unique privilege to watch an expert in action. Am I an expert? No, far from it. When Meredith Publishing came to photograph my home for one of their magazines, I got to observe the stylist whipping my home into shape. Let's … [Read More...]
My Favorite Decorating Details
You can really up your decorating game when you focus on the details. Today I wanted to share a few of my favorite details I like to use in home decor. These are tried and true things I try to add to any home, and I think they will work with most any style home. Dishes Dishes are a fabulous … [Read More...]
Meanwhile Back at the Ranch
It's day 1, 567 of the quantintine or whatever we're calling it these days. Of course, I'm exaggerating, to make a point, that it's been a long time. The good news is that I'm not going to talk about it here. Everyone seems to be on edge, which makes it even more important to make your home a … [Read More...]
My Magical Summer
As this stuff wears on, I am drawn more and more to my porch, where you don't have to wear a mask, where there is fresh air, and peace. I have been thinking a lot about my grandparents and how they lived. They lived through the depression and WWII. They had ration books, and a victory garden. At one … [Read More...]
