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Decorating

Decorating is my favorite. And decorating our home with the things that matter is even better. You’ll find me scouring the thrift stores and flea markets for treasure, braking for side of the road dressers, and finding just the right spot in our home for that family heirloom piece. Join me as I share tips and tricks for decorating a home slowly, over time AND with meaning.

150+ Fall Bucket List Ideas With Free Printable

September 1, 2025
Fall is upon us and it's time for a fall bucket list. These ideas include adventures, activities for homebodies, baking, crafting, and more.
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A Pro Con List For Bunk Beds With Mostly Cons

August 25, 2025
I wanted to love the kids' bunk beds, but alas, I did not. Sharing all the pros and cons of bunk beds after testing bunks vs. twin beds.
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Curtain Options For The Lower Kitchen Pantry Shelves

August 21, 2025
Exploring cafe curtain fabric and pattern options for the lower shelves of our kitchen pantry area, adding some color to the space.
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Grandma Barb’s Watercolor Print In The Nursery

July 31, 2025
A grandmother’s creation in a nursery—a touching reminder that decorating with meaning brings soul and story into every corner of your home.
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How To Make A Paper Heart Chain For Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2025
Tutorial and materials list for how to make a paper heart chain, one of my all-time favorite Valentine's Day paper crafts. Bonus, it costs under $10.
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Keeping Room Design Plan And Color Scheme

February 10, 2025
Sharing the design plan for the keeping room, a multi-purpose home office and guest room, including the color scheme and major design decisions.
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Introducing The Keeping Room Office Project

January 27, 2025
Our next project, decorating and organizing a multi-purpose home office in our home, otherwise known as the keeping room. Read the project plans.
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Holiday Home Tour 2024 Of Our Vermont Farmhouse

December 16, 2024
Come take our holiday home tour 2024 of our Christmas decor. From a Christmas record station to mantle decor, trees, wrapping, and more.
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How To Make An Easy DIY Christmas Tree Stand Bucket

December 9, 2024
One of the easiest homemade tree stands to make is the DIY Christmas tree stand bucket with a wooden anchor inside stabilized with rocks.
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Adding Nostalgia With A Ceramic Christmas House

December 2, 2024
Decorating with nostalgic things that matter is just as important at Christmas time, like displaying grandma's hand-painted ceramic Christmas house.
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50+ Ideas For Your December 1st Box Tradition

November 21, 2024
What is a December 1st box, how is it different than Christmas Eve boxes, and what do you include? Breaking it all down and including 50+ ideas.
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Best Kids Thanksgiving Books And Favorite Read Alouds

November 18, 2024
Sharing the best Thanksgiving read alouds and books for kids, along with some themed kids' bookshelf decor, for the harvest season.
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How Low Should A Dining Room Light Hang Above A Table

November 4, 2024
Comparing pro opinions on how low a dining room light should hang and testing the optimal chandelier height above our table.
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Comparing All The Rub N Buff Colors And Finishes

October 31, 2024
Comparing the different Rub N Buff colors and creating a color chart to help choose the best gold, silver, ebony, or copper shade for your project.
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Halloween Outdoor Skull Planters For Porch Decor

October 24, 2024
This year's addition to our outdoor Halloween decor, a pair of skull planters I found on clearance, spray painted light blue, and filled with mums.
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Make The Fluffiest DIY Pom Pom Garland From Yarn

September 9, 2024
Learn how to make a DIY pom pom garland from yarn that's FULL of fluffy pom poms. No skimpy garlands found here. Supplies, tips, and more.
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