How we chose lighting for our living room! Week 7?! I can't believe how quickly the time had gone! We're just days away from the full reveal and I can't wait to take you on a tour of our living room! This post contains affiliate links which means if you make a purchase, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. But today we're talking living room lighting! Don't forget to check out what the other Guest Designers have been up to on the ORC Blog ... Read More about Choosing Living Room Lighting – ORC Week 7
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Our Baby Chicks + Farmhouse Chicken Coop!
Our farmhouse chicken coop building plans + our cute chicks! At the beginning of May, we drove the couple of hours up to Kansas to visit my brother and sister-in-law. Only a few places were open with the shut-down still being in place. We decided to make a trip to their local Atwoods for some beef jerky my brother insisted we had to try. And since we're huge fans of beef jerky, we were excited to check it out! While we were there we came across their baby chicks. My youngest has been ... Read More about Our Baby Chicks + Farmhouse Chicken Coop!
Living Room Decor – ORC Week 6
Looking for some living room decor inspiration? Check out Week 6 of the One Room Challenge! We are back for Week 6 of the One Room Challenge! Remember to check out the other Guest Designers at the ORC Blog here. Access the previous weeks below: ORC Week 1ORC Week 2ORC Week 3ORC Week 4 Week 5 was canceled to pause and reflect on the state of our nation and to learn from our brothers and sisters in the black community. Quoting what my friend Haleigh over at Sweet Sequels said, ... Read More about Living Room Decor – ORC Week 6
Backyard Movie Night! Everything you Need
Everything you need to know to have your own backyard movie night! We love having outdoor backyard movie nights! And once you invest in the equipment, it's a really affordable way to entertain your family and friends! This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. See my disclosure policy here. When my oldest son was turning 11 he wanted to have a party with his friends where they could go indoor skydiving or bowling or laser tag. Well, when you have a lot of ... Read More about Backyard Movie Night! Everything you Need
Gift Guide for the Men in Your Life
Need a gift for that special guy? Look no further! I used to have THE hardest time buying a gift for my husband, Eric, until he decided a few years back to start keeping track of his wish list on Amazon. It's been a lifesaver! And here's the thing about my hubby, he finds the coolest gadgets! So many times our family has checked out his list to get ideas for their own spouses, etc.! This post contains affiliate links which means if you purchase an item using the link provided, I make a ... Read More about Gift Guide for the Men in Your Life
Farmhouse Window Coat Rack – ORC Week 4
Repurpose an old window into a coat rack! Welcome back to Week 4 of the One Room Challenge! I can't believe we're already halfway through! To check out what the other guest designers are up to, be sure to check out the ORC blog here! This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. See my disclosure policy here. This week we worked on decor and I'll be sharing more next week, but today I'm sharing how to repurpose an old window into a coat rack! Old Kansas ... Read More about Farmhouse Window Coat Rack – ORC Week 4
Easy Patriotic Painted Stamped Books
Make these simple DIY patriotic stamped books with just a few supplies! This post was originally shared on July 3, 2019. It was updated as part of my Red, White, and Blue DIY decor series and reshared on May 28th, 2020. Check Out the YouTube Video! Stamped Books - A Popular Trend Stamped books have become pretty popular lately in home decor. You can find some really cute sets on Etsy. Or you can make your own! Supplies: Books (ones that you don't mind the cover being changed) Jute ... Read More about Easy Patriotic Painted Stamped Books
Vintage Kettle Turned Flower Planter
Turn a Vintage Kettle into a flower planter! Welcome to Day 3 of my Red, White, and Blue DIY series! This was originally posted last Memorial Day, but I updated it and added a video for you to check out to make it part of this series. Originally posted May 27, 2019. Updated May 27, 2020. I found this vintage kettle a couple of months ago when the hubby, Eric, and I were out looking for items for another project. I thought it was really cool and I was able to talk the owner of the shop ... Read More about Vintage Kettle Turned Flower Planter
DIY Stained American Flag
This stained American flag is beautiful and easy to make! Welcome to Day 2 of my Red, White, and Blue Patriotic DIY series! Yesterday I shared how to style a tiered tray (check it out here)! Today I'm showing you how to make a stained American flag! This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. See my disclosure policy here. I used to have a booth at an antique mall that I sold refinished furniture and vintage decor out of and my hubby would make these flags to ... Read More about DIY Stained American Flag
Styled Tier Tray – 5 Days of Patriotic DIYs
This patriotic styled tier tray is perfect for the holidays and costs less than $20! I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, as we remembered the sacrifice the men and women of this country have made to protect America's freedoms! I am eternally grateful for those who have served and are serving. And to their families who have also selflessly sacrificed as their loved one(s) served our great country. I find I'm even more thankful this year for those freedoms we enjoy now ... Read More about Styled Tier Tray – 5 Days of Patriotic DIYs
