Family Life

Rugs for Pet Owners Before & After

I’m a dog person. We are a dog family. Our dogs have few boundaries in our home because we consider them family members or, as I call them, furbabies. Therefore our home has to be outfitted with things that can endure their claws and fur. Floors and rugs take a beating with pets (not to …

Preparing Your Kitchen for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is almost here! I am hosting our family Thanksgiving this year, so I need to get organized before I start cooking up a storm. Here are some tips for preparing your kitchen for Thanksgiving. First, I start by getting out the recipes I’m going to use. That way, I can make my grocery list …

Heirloom Willow Holiday Tablescape

The holidays are my favorite time of the year! Having the whole family together and the beautiful decorations are things I look forward to all year long; so of course I want to set the best holiday table possible. And, I have to admit, I try to out do myself each year. Pinterest has lots of …

Weekend Project: Yard Sale Table Makeover

On a whim a couple of weeks ago my mom and I stopped at a nearby yard sale in hopes of finding a hidden treasure buried beneath old picture frames, nick-knacks and other junk we knew we would never use.As we rummaged around the sale, we stumbled upon this quaint little end table that we …

Holly Berry Tablescape for Christmas

I don’t know about you, but at my house eating is just as important as the presents come Christmas Day! My Momma always taught me presentation is important. For yourself, your gifts, and your dining room. A lot of things have changed since Momma hosted Christmas at her house. She and I don’t exactly share …

DIY Painted Planter for Fall

I love a fun project for fall, don’t you?  Last year I scored a handful of plain wooden planters that already had a painted finish on them.  But that plain jane look just wasn’t going to cut it for my fall front porch. It was time to get crafty! I settled on typography as an …

Crazy for Houndstooth

Not only a favorite of mine but also one of designer’s most timeless go-tos, one classic pattern continues to make major appearances in fashion and home décor year after year.  I’m referring, of course, to none other than the ever-stylish Houndstooth, otherwise known as Chevron’s classy, older sister. It’s true that houndstooth has made an …

Updating a Room in One Weekend: Upholster a Headboard

Want a great, easy weekend project that can change the look of a whole room?  Upholster a headboard: This is what the headboard looked like before I upholstered it: I could live with the wicker, but I never really liked it. It was in the guest room, so I didn’t see it every day. I’m …

Pumpkin Carving Ideas & Inspiration

One of the best parts of fall is taking the family to a pumpkin patch and collecting heavy orange beauties to haul home and carve. If you’re looking for something a little different to try this year, check out these beautiful ideas! Before the weather gets too chilly, fill your fireplace with flame-carved pumpkins for …

Benevolence is Always ‘in Style’

Meet Josh. (Photo courtesy of Jon Goering) Josh is an exuberant young man with an infectious laugh and a love of NASCAR. He never meets a stranger; everyone instantly becomes his buddy.  Josh also has cerebral palsy. You’d never guess it from his enthusiastic attitude, but he has had more than his fair share of …

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