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[...]
I was so excited when Stephanie from Casa Watkins Living asked me to share my holiday decorating ideas in her My Home Style Blog Hop Christmas Tree Edition. Each day for the entire week, multiple bloggers (30 trees in total) will be opening the doors to their beautiful homes and sharing their Christmas tree holiday decorating ideas ...eve[...]
Can you believe Christmas is only a few weeks away? That's right folks, it's time to get your home holiday ready. Don't cover your eyes like that monkey emoji...it's okay, it's snuck up on me too. But don't worry, I've got you. While we don't host a lot of guests, we still make a full-on feast for the kids. The ham, the turkey, potatoes,[...]
When Sarah from Room For Tuesday asked me to participate in her Holiday Cookie Swap Blog Hop, I knew I had to make my Great Aunt Idella's Spritz Cookies. It's a classic butter cookie recipe that blows all others away. So put on some stretchy pants, put on some holiday music, and let's get into it. Don't forget, this is a blog hop, so be s[...]
We all have that one person — the one you wrack your brain and drive yourself crazy over during the holidays. Finally, after a month of stressing out, you just chucked an iTunes gift card at them. I'm talking about the hard-to-buy-for person. The impossible person who buys from obscure, unique stores. The one who has everything. Since[...]
This month I'm hosting the neighborhood moms group for a holiday party, and that means I've gotta get this house party-ready, so I thought, what better time to share my holiday entertaining tips and tricks! Now at first thought, that may not sound super awesome...or maybe it does? But it may conjure up thoughts of kids running around, ba[...]
It's the most wonderful time of the year, but how the hell are the holidays here already? Knowing full well I'm a procrastinator, and when it comes to holiday decor, well I kinda fail; I signed up for White Buffalo Styling Co.'s BSHT 2016 Christmas Home Tour last August. Plenty of time to prepare and plan...and plan I did...in my head.[...]
If you forgot to purchase gift tags for your holiday presents, do not fret! Here is a free printable for DIY holiday gift tags. Simply download and print! I had started designing these a while back but became too busy to finish, but still itching to complete. The nudge towards December was just the shove I needed to put on the final touch[...]