diy
5 favorite (and easy!) summer-inspired diy’s
My idea of the perfect DIY is one that is easy, inexpensive, relatively quick to execute and doesn’t look like something you actually made yourself. (Had to add that last part because it’s so true!!) If you’re in the mood for some easy, summer-inspired DIY’s to try, I’ve got a few for you that will…
bird seed hearts for valentine’s day
Valentine’s Day has never really been that big of a deal in our house, but now that we have littles, it’s become one of my favorite holidays to celebrate with the kids. After all, what could be better than celebrating love? This is Lydia’s first year in preschool, so when it came to Valentine’s for…
how to keep your christmas tree fresh until new year!
Picking out our Christmas tree is something we wait all year for! In a perfect world, I’d get mine the day after Halloween, but living in the South, where it’s warm and muggy until right about now, usually means our trees are extra crispy just in time for Christmas itself. The last three years, though,…
how to clean out your candles
I’m such a sucker for a beautifully scented candle and bonus points for one that looks pretty enough to use again after you’ve burned through it! (After all, isn’t that the only incentive to fork over the big bucks for Diptyque – so you can stick Q-tips and fresh blooms in them???) Park Hill Candles…
diy: mini pumpkin taper candle holders
Despite being more of a spring and summer girl, fall in the south is my favorite time of year to entertain. There’s no pollen or mosquitos so you can actually enjoy the cooler temps and beautiful evenings dining alfresco or even just sipping a cocktail or a cup of coffee on the porch under a…
diy versailles planters
My super sweet hubby made me a pair of Versailles planters to flank my front door for Mother’s Day this year and I absolutely LOVE how they turned out! He’s made me a lot of things over the years, but these are definitely my new favorites, hands down. I finally got around to taking some…
gold leaf oyster salt cellars
Summer is my favorite time to entertain but even though we haven’t been hosting as much as we normally do this time of year (and while the rest of my house gets neglected due to all the fun we’ve been having) I’ve been making it a point to at least set out my favorite woven…
american flag wreath
Happy 4th of July! I hope you’re all celebrating right now with a cocktail in one hand and a burger in the other! Baby girl and I whipped up a little Independence Day wreath last week and even though no one is going to be doing any last minute diy’s right about now, I still…
how to make your hydrangeas last for weeks
Like every other decor-obsessed blogger, I’ve got a major softspot for fresh cut hydrangeas. Those big, billowy blooms get me every time I walk into the grocery store but I’ve had such a hard time getting them to last longer than two or three days lately that I stopped buying them altogether the last couple…
diy: “vintage” sign
A few weeks back, I posted a shot of a vintage-inspired sign I made for my aunt and I got so many emails about it, I thought a post was in order! This was so much quicker and easier than I expected, which truly is ideal for someone with a toddler who wants to do…
make your silver sparkle
I’m so excited about this post, I can hardly stand it! I’m telling you, the older I get, it’s the little things that make me the happiest! If you guys follow me on Instagram, you know that I went on a bit of a cleaning spree this past weekend, starting with my collection of tarnished,…
diy: nautical-inspired rope vase
DIY projects that are the simplest and require the least amount of time to complete are always the most satisfying and this nautically-inspired rope vase is no exception! Given all my recent posts on natural materials and texture, it’s no surprise I absolutely love how this turned out! I used a thicker rope (3/4″ manila…