I have only written one blog post about my cancer and that was three years ago, just after I was diagnosed. I mention my cancer every now and then in the newsletter that I send to my blog subscribers, but not often in a blog post. Why? Frankly, it is just too depressing to write…
To coordinate with my coastal summer mantel, my formal living room is decked out in coastal style summer decor. Coastal Style Decor in our Living Room Let’s take a tour of my living room to see all of the coastal elements that I used to decorate it for summer. The Bobbsey Twins at the Seashore…
After taking down my patriotic summer mantel, it was time to redecorate the mantel to enjoy for the rest of the summer. My coastal summer mantel is a nod to the classic summer beach vacation. Why a Coastal Mantel? Most southern families consider a beach vacation to be the vacation that is enjoyed in summer….
I rarely post on a Sunday but today I’m thrilled to be a guest host for Welcome Home Sunday. What is Welcome Home Sunday? Every Sunday a group of bloggers, all blogs that I follow and enjoy reading, get together to share DIY projects, home decor, recipes and more. Welcome Home Sunday is a series…
Have you ever tried Frito Bars? If you haven’t, after you’ve read this post, you probably will want to! What are Frito Bars? Frito bars are a no-bake bar cookie that only requires four ingredients. A mixture of equal parts peanut butter, sugar, and corn syrup are melted together to form a mixture that tops…
Crates and baskets are a decor item that I love not only for their looks but also for their usefulness. Today I’m sharing Decorating Ideas Using Vintage Crates and Baskets. A Lifestyle of Love I am happy to be joining a group of blogging friends who share my love of vintage and antiques for a…
A project that has been on my mind to make since early spring is DIY Wood Burned Plant Markers. I finally made this project and I love the end result! I made plant markers for the herbs that I grow in pots on my deck. Now that I’ve made these three markers, I’m ready to…
Hello, July! Every month of the year has good things but July’s things are at the top of my list. I love July lake days, going places without the need for a jacket or sweater, and summer hikes in the woods. A new month brings a new Stitch Fix review. Stitch Fix Review for July…
When I share fashion on the blog, it’s usually my monthly Stitch Fix box. While I adore my Stitch Fix clothes, sometimes the prices are a bit high for my budget. Every now and then I order a fashion box from Fashom whose prices are very affordable. I’ll explain more about Fashom at the end…
I’ve got something different to share with you, FREE 4th of July printables! If you are celebrating July 4th, I’ve got bunches of FREE printables that you are sure to enjoy. There are 16 choices…let’s take a look at them! Free Printable 4th of July Party Planning Lists Use these lists to plan your 4th…
As June fades into July, I have another patriotic post to share with you, a patriotic centerpiece that I put together to decorate our family room coffee table. Today’s patriotic centerpiece is part of a monthly Pinterest Challenge hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. Each month Cindy selects a picture from Pinterest and challenges our…
Have you been wondering what has been going on with our lake house basement project? To tell you the truth, not much! We are enjoying summer weekends there and will finish up the remaining projects sooner or later. A project that I am very excited to share with you is our wallpapered stairwell. Wallpapering our…