Fall is in the *air*, and while it may take a little longer for that crisp autumn breeze to arrive in Texas, that doesn’t mean we can’t embrace the cozy, seasonal charm right now! One of the best places to start is with your mantle—a focal point that can instantly transform your home into a […]

The holidays are right around the corner! Plaid thermos, chunky knit blankets, and creamy eggnog, we’re so ready for you. I’ve already started prepping holiday decor and you should too! Buying holiday decor isn’t just about aesthetics–it’s about helping us SET the MOOD. Y’all, I’m all about creating a meaningful and warm experience for the […]

Let’s turn pumpkins into true works of art for your porch and mantle. We love using traditional colors like white and orange but don’t mind sneaking into something more colorful from time to time. We love pumpkin decorating ideas that are super budget-friendly and fun to take on for fall.  Need help? In a fall […]

DIY fall table decor

DIY fall table decor ideas with pink pumpkins? Let’s go.  Before we start, I should tell you that I’ve never been super interested in being exactly like other people. I mean, don’t get me wrong… growing up, I didn’t want to look totally different than anybody else. (When everyone got a Liz Claiborne purse in […]

If you are anything like me, as Christmas in July draws to its last week,you are decorating your space one last time and  planning your December holiday decorations. As I prepare for packing away all of my mini trees, and saying goodbye to the tinsel , I am already deciding what will make the decorations […]

Is Christmas in July a real thing? What is the reason for Christmas in July? And why do people celebrate it?  Do you think the retailers made up Christmas in July to get folks shopping early? That’s not an unreasonable assumption, and may be true in part. But, come on–what a great idea! Which came […]

In a dream, I am organized, together, and unscattered. My children are well behaved minions who fluff pillows at my loving directive. Decorating my house for the holidays is a joy and we hold hands and sing a prayer of thanks before we eat our homemade feast, then they rub my feet as we nap […]

I was  on Fox Good Day speaking about Nontraditional Christmas Color Themes! Did you catch it? Watch it at the link below. http://www.fox4news.com/good-day/218573626-story       Using colors other than red and green at Christmas can be a great way to add some festive spirit to your home! Not only do other colors provide a unique look, […]

Let’s face it. Halloween can bring out the crazy side of us. Or maybe that’s just our neighbors that are being so crazy. Its hard to see over their blood-soaked “CAUTION POLICE CRIME SCENE” tape and cobwebs. 5 ways to decorate for halloween without it looking tack Halloween is a time for fun and creativity, […]

I love getting Christmas cards. I mean, I L-O-V-E getting Christmas cards. Obviously, I am a lover of paper, so to see my favorite families all on cute paper in my mailbox- it is a special kind of joy. I never know what to do with the cards after I get them. I feel bad […]