We had a garage sale this past summer, and at the time it felt SO GOOD getting rid of so many things we no longer needed. Now I’m kicking myself. Usually I’m the opposite of a pack rat (“let’s get rid of everything!”), but then I wanted to make a pattern to recover our ottoman and
Painted Pinecone Place Card Holders
These painted pinecone place card holders totally make me wish I was getting married all over again! Our wedding was in the fall and these would have been such a beautiful addition. Instead, I think I’ll save ourselves a few thousand dollars and add them to our autumn table. They’re the perfect finishing touch for an
DIY Leaf Stamped Napkins
After borrowing from the tree in our front yard for my Painted Twig Vase, I couldn’t resist doing something with our tree’s leaves as well. These leaf stamped napkins were the perfect solution, and are one more way to bring a little nature inside your home this fall! I know I pretty much always say “this project
DIY Painted Twig Vase
It’s September! For a girl who’s allergic to chlorine, gets sick from open sun, and is enemy #1 to mosquitoes, you better believe I’m tickled all shades of autumn to welcome September’s transition into fall! The tree in our front yard is already turning and dropping leaves, and I couldn’t resist snipping some branches to make
Essential Oils Every Home Needs: Lemon
You’ve been hearing about essential oils and you’re interested in trying them, but you have no clue where to start. Does that sound about right? If so, you’re not alone. I’d been hearing about essential oils for more than a year and only recently purchased my Young Living Essential Oils starter kit. Those little colorful
Repurpose, Recycle, Reuse: July Edition
Have you been looking around your home lately, trying to figure out what you can save from the garbage bin and reuse in a meaningful way? You’re in luck! This month’s edition of Repurpose, Recycle, Reuse includes five great ideas that will have you re-examining that “toss” pile! What have you repurposed lately? I’d love
Make Your Own (Even Better) Citronella Candles
Mosquitos and I have never gotten along. I smack them with my hand every time I see them. They swarm me like thirsty vampires meeting their first human in decades, and leave welts all over my body every time they see me. They win. Every time. Guess what, vampire insects – I have a new






