A few weeks back, JCPenney challenged me to create a tablescape for Easter that was not overly bunny-themed. I shared it on Instagram, and people went bananas for the bunny napkin folding tutorial. Don't worry, I uploaded the full video to my home decor YouTube channel and embedded it below in this post. By using my everyday dinnerware a[...]
Christmas is right around the corner, and that means it's time to start thinking about how you'll be decorating your home. Let's get into the holiday spirit and make our homes warm and cozy with the best Christmas mantel decor. I'm excited to start decorating this year because it will be my first time styling the newly remodeled brick fi[...]
Over the last couple of years, I've participated in my friend Stephanie of Casa Watkins Living's holiday home tour, and I am thrilled to be invited again. All this week, starting today, 30 different home decor bloggers (I've linked the first 6 below - 6 new bloggers will be linked every day this week) will be opening the doors to their be[...]
Today is a special day! Stephanie from Casa Watkins Living asked a bunch and me of amazing home decor bloggers to join in a holiday home tour blog hop. All week long, these talented people will be opening their doors to share how they deck the halls for the holidays. So put on some up some holiday music and settle in because we have a re[...]
The weather has turned unseasonably cold in Chicago (a foot of snow last Sunday night), so I've been staying warm by the fireplace...perusing Pinterest, and flipping through magazines. My two favorite pastimes that don't happen as often as I'd like. Today I'm sharing some of my Beautiful Distractions, and I'm especially going gaga over my[...]
I don't know about you, but I'm not one of those people who redecorate their home for every season. I mean, I barely got my tree up last Christmas. Gasp! I know! Is a blogger not overly prepared for the holidays? Blasphemy! But storing holiday decor for months and hauling it out once a year...I don't have the time or space for it all. I l[...]
Ho! Ho! Ho! Today is Thursday, and you have less than one week before Christmas. Those boxes aren't wrapping themselves. But don't you fret; I've got you covered. This simple DIY tutorial on how to make a super easy gift bow will teach you how to wrap your gifts like a professional in a few easy steps. And click for a free gift tag print[...]