It's finally starting to look like spring here. It feels good to open our windows and breathe in the earthy scents of fresh spring air here in the Midwest! Nothing feels more spring than fresh flowers in vases all around the house. Here's a little DIY vintage-inspired project to get you in the mood for spring - no matter where you live. These vintage-inspired vases are perfect for single blooms or even little yarn pom flowers. Pom pom flowers happen to be my favorite choice since they … [Read more...] about DIY Vintage-Inspired Spring Vase
Ideas for Styling Your Staircase
My husband knows I change my mind. A lot. He's learned this about me over the years. It's not that I'm a terrible decision maker, but rather I like variety. I love to change things up. I get bored easily. It's why I invested in those little furniture mover disks. The last thing Corey wants to do when he walks in the house after a long day is to move the living room furniture around. Again. I've learned this about him over the years. Our living room is long and narrow, so it can be a … [Read more...] about Ideas for Styling Your Staircase
Design Ideas: Vintage Camping Bedroom for Boys
A few years ago I sent my two boys to a sleep-away summer camp. I was a girl scout myself and LOVED spending a week away at summer camp. Camp helps build confidence and character. I wanted my kids to experience that same joy of spending a week outdoors. We waited until our youngest was old enough so they could attend at the same time. I wanted them to have each other there even though they would be in different cabins - hoping the oldest might comfort the youngest. As it turned out, my … [Read more...] about Design Ideas: Vintage Camping Bedroom for Boys
My Most Coveted Blogs (that you should read, too)
Hello and thanks for joining us in another Behind the Blog series. Today we are all sharing our favorite blogs. Let's just start by saying this was a tough one for me. I read/skim/browse/save many blogs and I enjoy so many of them. Just like our eclectic home decor style, I'm all over the place when it comes to themes I like read about. I love reading about fashion, makeup and hair tutorials and testing them out. I love cooking up a new recipe I found on a blog. I am always interested … [Read more...] about My Most Coveted Blogs (that you should read, too)
The Best Way to Shop Estate Sales
Estate sales aren't for everybody... in fact they used to be my least favorite way to pick up bargains. That is, until I discovered Everything But The House. Let me explain... The Best Way to Shop Estate Sales Oh sure, we've found some cool vintage decor and thrifty furniture to flip in the past at estate sales. But I don't care for the crowds. I'm usually not able to attend the Friday evening sale (if they have one) so we have to shop with everyone else on a Saturday morning. It's crowded as … [Read more...] about The Best Way to Shop Estate Sales