Last week I attended the 5th annual Haven Blog Conference in Atlanta. I have been privileged to attend 3 of them. I had to miss last year because our sweet grandbaby girl arrived that same weekend! Having attended three Haven conferences, I can say that this year’s was the best! From the moment I stepped through the revolving door of…
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Even though it’s super hot in most sections of the country right now, school begins here very soon! This IKEA hack painted chalkboard tray is a cute back-to-school project. Like most of you, I love IKEA. I don’t have one near me, though, so I don’t get many opportunities to go. On one of my infrequent tips to IKEA, I…
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Aren’t new babies just wonderful? I love everything about a newborn… the sweet scent, the little scrunched up face, the way they just love to be swaddled and held. I also love to add to the joy by making a special wreath for the mom and baby’s hospital room door. Today I’m sharing my fabric scrap DIY door wreath for…
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These patriotic decor filler balls are the perfect addition to any red, white and blue decor. They are not only easy, but inexpensive too. While I tend to do less decorating during the summer months, I do love to acknowledge the patriotic summertime holidays like Memorial Day and the 4th of July. The desire to find an inexpensive and quick patriotic…
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When we took our trip to Europe, I was unsure what to expect from the food there. Of course, we had heard the food in Europe was good. But I don’t think I realized just how serious Europeans are about their food! They are serious – really serious! Eating My Way Through Europe – Croatia This seriousness translates into a…
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One of my favorite places is featured in Southern Living magazine! It is the lake house belonging to my brother-in-law, Danny, and it is one of the most stylishly tranquil and serene settings you can imagine. Located on Smith Lake in Alabama, the house is situated on a point and appears to be surrounded by water. The interiors were designed…
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I originally posted about this wedding dress applique a few years ago, but since June is traditionally wedding month, I think it deserves another look! And, is this a gorgeous photo or what?? Both of our daughters married within the same year (357 days apart!), so we were knee-deep in wedding planning for months at our house! Both girls came…
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I’m feeling patriotic today! Summer holds the most important patriotic holidays, so I figured it’s a great time to make a patriotic project – like these red white and blue scrappy flip flops. Ok. I know this isn’t a new craft to lots of you. It wasn’t even a new one to ME! I’ve seen this one on Pinterest lots…
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There’s just something about salted caramel that works. Coarse sea salt seems to be the perfect compliment to the sweetness of caramel. The other day, we wanted a little something sweet to finish off our dinner, and I had a bag of my favorite chocolate chip cookies on hand. I also had our favorite ice cream in the freezer! So…
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This DIY fabric photo frame is a perfect accent for a bedroom or a nursery. It is soft and provides another great source for an accent fabric in your decor scheme. It’s also a great handmade gift idea for Christmas, Mother’s Day, or any occasion when a family picture is appropriate. The frame is made using a ‘fat quarter’ of…
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This post was originally shared with Kenarry:Ideas for the Home, but I was dying to share with you, my own readers! Here is my fun Coastal Sunburst Mirror: I wanted to add a coastal feel to my summer mantel this year. Not quite ‘beachy’, but still with a nautical feel. And I needed a centerpiece – a focal point. Something…
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