Soon it will be time to take down and box up all of the Christmas decorations till next year. Before that time comes, I wanted to share just a few more pictures of our home to wrap up this year's Christmas tour. If you saw my previous posts of our family room, dining room, and back porch you will see that I continued to keep the holiday decorating simple throughout the house. I don't think I have shared this view before so I thought … [Read more...]
Christmas Home Tour 2016 – Back Porch
Ever since we had our back porch built a few years ago I have really enjoyed decking it out for the holidays. This year, however, I wanted to try something a little different. Leaving most of the Christmas porch decorations packed away in boxes and all of the blue and white decor that I have been collecting in place. As much as I love the traditional red and green Christmas colors I am enjoying how the pine and garland look with the … [Read more...]
Christmas Home Tour 2016 – Dining Room
With Christmas just a week away I realized I better get back to sharing our home tour before I run out of time! Moving on to the dining room, this year I decided to keep the holiday decorating simple and to use neutral colors that tie in with the decor that's already in the room. Sometimes all you need is the warm glow of candles and twinkling lights on a Christmas tree to make a room feel festive for the holidays. Along with some … [Read more...]
Christmas Home Tour 2016 – Family Room
I am so excited to finally share our family room all decked out for the holiday season with you! I can't believe it's been almost a year since I last shared any pictures of this room, but you might notice that things look a little different than the last time. I honestly never thought I could part with my black buffalo check curtains as I loved them so much, but I was just ready for a change. The back of our home is surrounded by … [Read more...]
A Simple Thanksgiving Tablescape
With each changing season and holiday, I can't help but realize how quickly time is passing by this year and how each will be the last while our girls are still living at home with us. With college applications sent and the excitement of a few acceptance letters already received, the reality that they will soon be leaving for college is quickly setting in. I truly can’t believe how fast this school year is already flying by. I guess that's why I … [Read more...]
North Carolina Shopping Destination in the Mountains
We love escaping to the mountains whenever we can. Even if it's just for a quick visit, there is nothing better than getting away for a few days to enjoy a family hike, the breathtaking scenic views along the Blue Ridge Parkway or to just simply relax and spend time together. It's also always fun to get out for a drive to explore the many wonderful towns, restaurants, and shops in the area. One shop that instantly caught my eye on a recent trip, … [Read more...]
Fall Tablescape
One of the things that I love most about this time of year is the welcome return of the crisp fall air. With the arrival of the cooler weather we can once again enjoy spending time on the back porch, watching college football and gathering around the table with our family and friends. Inspired by the fall season and beautiful colors of the changing leaves I thought it would be fun to put together a tablescape for an upcoming … [Read more...]
A Thrift Store Find Worth Waiting For
There are a couple of thrift shops that I just can't resist popping into whenever I have the chance. I never go in with any expectations, but almost always see a thing or two for the house that catches my eye. If you love thrift shopping too, then you know the fun part is really in the hunt and every now and then coming across a really great find. It’s those unexpected treasures that keep us going back. As I was driving past one of my favorite … [Read more...]
Fall 2016 Back Porch Tour
Oh my, it sure has been a while! I can’t believe how quickly these many months since I last blogged have just flown on by! I never planned to stay away for so long, but it sure does feel good to be back in my little happy place here in the blogosphere and back to doing what I have truly missed and enjoy, sharing my love of home with you! Life around here continues to be as stressful and busy as ever, especially for our girls who are in the … [Read more...]
Treasures Found at a Moving Sale
Last month when my friend Shirley of Housepitality Designs told me about a moving sale she was helping her friend Martha with and that her home was filled with antiques, well I just knew I had to go! Shirley has been so sweet keeping an eye out for me as she knows I have been searching for an antique statement piece of furniture for our family room for quite a while. I was able to get a sneak peek of some of the items Martha was selling in a … [Read more...]