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The Joy In Our Simple Fall Front Porch | Mums & Cabbage
I don’t think I can express to you the joy I felt when I decorated our simple Fall front porch with purple mums and cabbage this year. That sounds absurd, doesn’t it? How in the world can decorating a small front porch for Fall bring someone that much joy? I suppose if I tell you the story then maybe it would make more sense. Our Summer Front Porch If you remember my front porch post from the Summer then you remember what my goal was for the front porch. I planned on taking some time for myself on this small front porch. After a day full of being a housekeeper,…
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How to Create a Simple & Stunning Early Fall Apple Tablescape
It’s officially apple season, which means I had to set up an early Fall apple tablescape to celebrate! It was so beautiful and yet so simple! Early Fall Apple Tablescape : The Inspiration We have the cutest apple orchard just down the street from our house. I get to drive by it every time I head to town. This year, every time I passed it, all I could think about was taking our little boho table out there and having a picnic under the branches full of apples. After I suggested the idea to my husband he gave me an involuntary laugh, which he quickly stopped and turned into a…
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European Farmhouse Inspired Early Fall Entryway: Beautiful & Earthy
Fall decorating can be challenging. So I decided to share my decorating process using my early fall entryway ideas to help inspire you. Each year when it’s time to pull out the fall decorations I suddenly feel PRESSURE! I feel like I have to get the details of all the Fall decorating finalized ASAP so I can sit back and enjoy it. This year I took a different approach: Accept that going slow doesn’t mean it’s bad or wrong Steps are helpful for gradually cruising into the season Start in one room and work your way into other rooms Perfection doesn’t exist Decorating like this has done two things for…
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Simple Must-Haves For A Stunning Backyard Boho Garden Party
Summer isn’t over yet, so why not create some amazing memories with a stunning backyard boho garden party before Fall officially arrives? Family Centered Boho Garden Parties Fall is my favorite season. But this year with my oldest starting kindergarten I’m trying to hold on to Summer for as long as possible. Honestly, it’s not summer I’m trying to hold on to. It’s my time with her. I know this is something that every mom experiences. As happy and excited as I am, I’m terrified and stressed. It’s so hard learning to let go. Whether you’re letting go while they head off to college, get married, or start kindergarten. The…
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Repair of Antique Furniture | A Simple & Easy DIY
DIY repair of antique furniture sounds time-consuming and difficult. But depending on the situation it can actually be quite simple and easy. How We Ended Up with This Cabinet Last week I shared about our adoption. If you missed it go check it out! We finally know if we’re having a boy or girl! But because we are getting closer and closer to bringing home our baby, I am starting to “nest”. I fought it with my first two. People would tell me I was “nesting” and I’d be like, “No way! Not me!” I think because this is my last time, I’m owning and enjoying all that comes with…
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5 Simple & Thrifty Summer Decoration Ideas | Summer Home Tour
I’m so excited to share Summer decoration ideas with you! During Summer, I want the house to look nice, but with minimal time and money. I’ve got outdoor activities on my mind! When Summer comes I can think of nothing more than going outside to the garden, playing on the playset with the girls, going on bike rides, and bonfires. Consequently, this means I’m spending less time inside. I like it that way! The house stays cleaner when we’re outside more, am I right?! haha! Before I share my Summer decoration ideas with you I want to say a big Thank you to Kelly with The Tattered Pew for organizing…
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How to Add Charm with Inexpensive DIY Wall Decor
Our open concept home has many large walls. Today I want to share a how-to for an easy and inexpensive way to DIY wall decor for large walls. I’m so excited to share this DIY with you. In so many ways this has completely changed our living room in a way that I absolutely love! Before this simple DIY, I had a very neutral vintage window hanging on the wall. There was absolutely nothing wrong with it, but lately I’ve been craving a little bit more color in my life. I figured why not add it in simple ways that would be easy to swap if I should ever change…
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How to Update Cabinets with Adjustable Shelves
Recently I realized this awesome cabinet was lacking in function. So I decided I needed to learn how to update cabinets with shelves. This is that cabinet I bought at my favorite vintage shop in town a few weeks ago. When I first brought it home I shared a post about what we think it is and why I love it so much. If you missed that you can check it out HERE. Originally, I figured I’d just install permanent shelves and that would be it. But because we are nearing the end of the built-in bookcase project in the girls’ room my husband suggested doing adjustable shelves in this…
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DIY Fern Wreath | Easily Make Your Front Door Inviting
This DIY fern wreath adds so much beauty & charm to our front porch, and you’d never believe how easy it was! Plus I can reuse the flowers! Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are products I recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. A couple of weeks ago I shared our small front porch. In that post, I shared that I’ve always struggled to decorate it. Well, because of that I’ve never put much effort into my front door either. I have a simple wreath that I usually keep up all year except for Christmas. But I’ll be…
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Mother’s Day Picnic Ideas | Beautiful & Inexpensive
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and I’m so excited to share these fun backyard Mother’s Day picnic ideas with you! Before we begin, I want to take a moment and Thank Cecilia with My Thrift Store Addiction for hosting this mini blog hop! I’m so honored to call her a friend and absolutely love her beautiful heart! If you’re new here I want to take a moment to tell you welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!! Did you come over from Shelley’s Mother’s Day table setting? I absolutely loved it! Well, lets get started with these backyard Mother’s Day picnic ideas. Mother’s Day Picnic Ideas in May In…
