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Ruthless home declutter: Get it done faster!

We are running out of space. And while I can make excuses all day long about how we have three kids and pets and sports equipment, but the truth is we have enough space for what we truly need, we just have too much stuff! I’m buying less and less each year — less home… Read More Ruthless home declutter: Get it done faster!

Thrifted, unique & cheap art ideas

Artwork is a wonderful way to bring in color and contrast, and add drama and mood to a space, but what if you can’t afford beautiful big ticket pieces? When we first moved in I was lost as to what to put on all our blank walls and opted for generic scenes and mass produced… Read More Thrifted, unique & cheap art ideas

Affordable Thanksgiving decor from scratch

Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m going to do something a little bit different today. I’m going to talk about Thanksgiving table settings and decor, but as if I were starting from scratch. We’ve been hosting Thanksgiving for a number of years now and I love to transform our dining room into a cozy… Read More Af

Does prayer make a difference?

If God knows all things, does prayer make any difference? Why should I pray? How should I pray? Why are some prayers answered and some not? How can I distinguish God’s voice? What happens in the spiritual world when we pray? This post is from my faith website FaithQandA.com. Check it out for more faith… Read More Does prayer make a differen

Fall family bucket list

I have been looking forward to fall and winter for months! I know that’s an odd thing to day, but here in southern Florida autumn barely makes a dent and we’re still holding strong in the high 80s and low 90s. I’m longing to set our outdoor table and eat alfresco, make a fire in… Read More Fall family bucket list

Easy DIY beadboard (alternative) with hooks

Here is an easy DIY that can add character to a blank wall in a bathroom, entry or mudroom and also provide hanging organization. We needed more hooks in the bathroom for our ever-growing collection of towels. I decided on beadboard with hooks all the way down the wall. I tried beadboard wallpaper and that… Read More Easy DIY beadboard (alter

Light summer packing wardrobe

Here are my favorite items I packed for a trip to Indiana to visit family. I was quite pleased that I have unintentionally bought lots of items recently that mix and match — mainly black, white, camel and olive green. (You can see my Amazon Storefront here.) Head to this post for my free printable… Read More Light summer packing wardrobe

Have seashells? Make these pretty crafts!

These fun crafts display vacation memories in a creative way. And they also make for great, affordable DIY gifts! We had so much fun making framed art, planters and jewelry holder from our beach treasures. I hope you find something here that inspires you. My daughter and I love shell hunting whenever we go to… Read More Have seashells? Make t

Whimsical outdoor ideas

My video whimsical decor ideas got more YouTube views than any other post I’ve ever done, so here’s a an outdoor edition! Here is how I’ve tried to add some whimsy and character to our southern Florida outdoor space with lighting, plants, seating, even a little fairy garden. We don’t have a super manicured lawn… Read M

Whimsical decor ideas: Part 2

Whimsy is playful and clever. It gives our home a history, places to be discovered, a lived-in charm. In part one I showed you my whimsical ideas for unexpected color, wall murals, antiques, cute animal details, bold patterns, bringing the outside in, ceilings, and bookshelves. Those were more obvious whimsical ideas, but this week I’ll…