The time preparing was not as stressful as I thought it would be. The editor got in touch and set the date for about a month away. They told me I couldn’t make any changes from the initial photos, so it took away the temptation to redecorate my house- I couldn’t. No changes. So instead I […]
I was on Fox Good Day speaking about 6 Tips for more Hygge. Did you catch it? Watch it at the link below. 10 more ways to bring hygge in my house Light some candles – nothing adds coziness and comfort like the warm glow of candles. Hang some twinkle lights – adding some string lights to […]
I was on Fox Good Day speaking about Flea Market Finds! Did you catch it? Watch it at the link below. http://www.fox4news.com/good-day/241239212-story Are you a flea market, second hand or garage sale shopper? Here are a few tips to follow for the best flea market finds. Take your time – don’t rush through the flea market. Be […]
Checking email can be really mundane. Pottery Barn is having 20% off sale, an Arabian prince wants to send me money…blah blah blah. But when this popped in my inbox, I paid attention. Hi Courtney! I scout locations for all of the Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications throughout the DFW area (and beyond) […]
The year was 1988 and as I traveled home from Elementary School, I held my Trapper Keeper close to my heart. It contained a letter outlining the Easter Bonnet Contest for my class. I was ambivalent about the Science Fair (Who cares “Which bread is the moldiest”!?), but a chance to use glue sticks and […]
Hygge. What is it? How do you say it? And why in the world are there so many G’s? What is hygge you might be asking? When I first heard the word hygge, I thought it might be a kind of yogurt of a new exercise I wouldn’t be trying. I was glad to know it wasn’t either of […]
Here is a copy of the amazing Room of the Day article Houzz.com just featured on the Rustic Entry! Thank you, Houzz.com!! This gracious Texas ranch house was full of lovely architectural details, but its tired entryway was not setting the right tone. “These homeowners are so gracious, and they wanted their guests to feel […]
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SMLXL This before and after is a great example of how finishing touches completely make a room. The room before (below) was fine. It had curtains. A couple of pillows. A rug. And nothing else. Just by adding FINISHING TOUCHES, this space looks together and finished. Can you see what we added? Flowers in the vases […]
SMLXL This sweet owner was ready to get away from the dated decor and into a fresh, colorful, beautiful space to work. My favorite part of this room might be the gallery wall, or maybe the vintage ceiling tiles we got from the same contractor that supplies them to Joanna Gaines! (Hello, let’s be […]