Last year around Mother’s day my daughter made these hydrangea cupcakes for me. She and I both really enjoy cake decorating so we decided to recreate them last weekend. To make it more interesting we made the hydrangea cupcake batter from scratch and used vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract for increased flavor. When […]
Plant Therapy – Low Light Houseplants
BRING A BIT OF PLANT THERAPY TO YOUR HOME WITH THESE LOW LIGHT HOUSEPLANTS THAT WILL THRIVE EVEN DURING THE LONG WINTER MONTHS! Do the winter months have you feeling down? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a condition that leaves people feeling that way when there is less sunlight. To brighten my house a bit […]
How To Steam Curtains – Step Away From the Iron
My sweet grandmother loved to keep house. That’s something I clearly inherited from her. It seemed if she even passed through a room it was sparkling by the time she left it. One thing I remember is her ironing curtains for hours. These days with most of us working full-time jobs, raising kids, and keeping […]
5 Neutral Bedroom Ideas – Which is Your Favorite?
I’ve been working more on planning makeovers lately than actually doing any (see my eclectic living room ideas from last week). Our master bedroom is long overdue for freshening up, and I’ve been thinking about it for months. I put together a few neutral bedroom ideas that I really like. There are several variations of […]
Homemade Spinach Soup Recipe
Put down that can of chicken noodle soup! Recently, I began experimenting with making my own spinach soup recipe and after a few times I came up with a recipe that is good enough to share. We were craving something different and spinach sounded like a good alternative. My husband told me his grandmother used […]
Eclectic Living Room Design Idea
DESIGNING AN ECLECTIC LIVING ROOM IS EASIER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK WITH THESE TIPS IN MIND One thing I sometimes struggle with is sticking to just one design style. That’s because I love all interior design and there are just so many options. Keeping your decor cohesive is the first thing they teach in design […]
Easy DIY Christmas Centerpiece With Floating Candles
You guys, this DIY Christmas centerpiece is not only super easy, it’s super cheap and looks SO festive! You may remember I made my own DIY floating candles over the summer. I really use them often. They are perfect for a floating candle centerpiece. They add a little elegance to the table without spending much […]
Woodland Themed Christmas Tree
I don’t usually do a themed Christmas tree, but a few months ago I had the idea of a woodland themed Christmas tree and I’ve been picturing it in my mind ever since. Today’s post is part of the Mohawk Home Annual Holiday Blog Tour, which I was honored to be asked to participate in! […]
Christmas Table Decor – Simple & Classic
As much as we love to decorate our houses for Christmas, doesn’t everyone always end up hanging out in the kitchen? Since that is the area that gets the most attention on the actual holiday, I thought it would be fun to put together some really pretty Christmas table decor. I’ve been sticking with a […]
Christmas Bedroom Decorating
CHRISTMAS BEDROOM DECORATING IDEAS THAT ARE FESTIVE AS WELL AS USEFUL, INCLUDING A GIFT WRAPPING STATION. With my oldest daughter away at college, her bedroom inevitably becomes a spot to store things. More recently, I’ve been storing Christmas items in there. Wrapping paper, gifts, decorations, etc. One thing led to another and as I was […]
Fresh Garland Giveaway & Chrismas Mantel 2020
USING FRESH GARLAND FROM LYNCH CREEK FARMS EVERY YEAR IS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE TRADITIONS. READ ON TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN WIN ONE FOR YOURSELF! This beautiful fresh garland we get from Lynch Creek Farm each year has become a tradition. One of my favorite Christmas traditions for sure. Each year I check out […]
How To Gold Leaf Ornaments
HOW TO UPDATE OLD ORNAMENTS WITH GOLD LEAF, A FUN AND SIMPLE PROJECT! If you’re like me you probably have boxes and boxes or ornaments stored away. Rather than buying new this year, I decided to update some of my older, outdated ornaments for a new look. For this project, I used gold leafing for […]
