Jumping knee deep in soot and cleaning my fireplace isn’t normally my idea of a great Friday afternoon, but it had to be done! So there I was staring at the black soot in and outside of my fireplace. I did a lot of research …
Snuggling up next to the fireplace, with a warm cup of hot cocoa, happens a lot in our home. We also love grabbing some pillows and reading on the floor in front of the fireplace. The sound of the fire flickering and the feeling of …
By Faith, I decided to start a blog. Fighting through the nerves, the fears, the doubts…I followed God’s leading and started my blog.
I’ll be the first to admit I get really excited about the little things. Winning $100 or tucking a cord out of site…about the same reaction! Especially around Christmas…the art of cord hiding is not to be ignored. Right after Thanksgiving we will be getting …
Fall is a great time to take family pictures! One because the fall color is gorgeous outside and secondly because Christmas card season is coming! I always love having family pictures taken, my husband and son not so much (although they are willing), and my …
Nothing compares to the smell of fall! The spices, the doughnuts, the apple cider….oh so many smells to make your mouth water. One day my sister made these Molasses Softies and my taste buds have never been the same. I have to admit, I can’t …
When we first began, the idea of a basement makeover seemed simple. The basement was already covered in Spackle, thanks to all the toy dents, so a coat of paint would make a big difference. Our basement was also feeling the growing pains of our …
DIY signs are my nemesis! Yes, they are the sole downfall and the thorn in my side of my so called craft abilities. Signs seem so easy to make, yet I rarely attempt them because I feel like I won’t succeed. My letter painting skills …
I am sure I have said it many times, but I need to say it again…fall is my favorite time of year!! The colors are so bright and the weather makes you want to curl up with a warm cup of coffee. I also love …
For some reason I always neglect the bedroom closets in our house. I never paint them, occasionally I organize them…but overall they are sad looking and in desperate need of a little TLC. About 6 months ago we bought a new bed for my son. …
I am at the start of a 30 Day Organizing Challenge (click on the link to join the challenge)! Adding bins is crucial to keeping things organized! I made a quick run to the dollar store to pick up some small bins, but even that can add …
Fall is the most amazing time of year. Sipping apple cider and grabbing a fresh doughnut. Wrapping up with a cozy blanket and a pumpkin spice latte. The football games and the crisp morning air, I love fall! The colors are so inspiring too. From …