Country Living Fair 2013

Y'all.  What a great - busy fun - weekend we had! Some long time friends came in town and the girls spent Saturday taking in the Country Living Fair at Stone Mountain! Let me just say, if you ever get the chance to take this in... DO IT!  We were blessed with a beautiful day and were amazed at the scope of this event! If this tower of pumpkins and gourds doesn't put you in the fall spirit, I don't know what will! If you … [Read more...]

This ‘n That Tuesday

I have re-entry issues. :)  When I travel on the weekends, Mondays are always a challenge -- laundry, grocery shopping, mail, email, and... oh yeah -- work!  Yikes! Last weekend was totally worth it, though.  If you follow me on Instagram, you got some peeks at our fun at the Auburn v. Texas A&M game and time with my family.  I'll be sharing some more photos later this week when I get them off my camera (!), but suffice to say it was an … [Read more...]

Tasty Tailgate Treat: Baked Artichoke Dip

First of all, Y'ALL ROCK. SERIOUSLY. Our (in)Mercy Classroom Addition was fully funded by 3:30 yesterday afternoon.   God is good and His mercy showed through each and every one of you that contributed in some way to this project. Look at these faces... these girls who will have opportunities anew now.   I'm seriously in awe and so humbled to have shared the need and the story!  There is more work to do for Mercy House … [Read more...]

(in)Mercy Phase 2 {And My Kenyan Connection}

Happy Monday and what a blessed way to start the week!  I enjoyed time with friends and my kids this weekend -- and even squeezed in a much-needed nap.  :)  And there's a spring in my step and in my fingers as I type this because....Phase 2 of (in)Mercy is officially underway, as of today!  Did you watch the video about the beginnings of Mercy House?  We, in our comfortable homes behind our computer screens, probably have a hard time wrapping … [Read more...]

Fall Mantel, a Winner, and an {in}Mercy Update

Happy Wednesday... the first of fall!  I have to confess, I was uber-ready to welcome fall this year by getting my decorating on.  Much as I loved my summer mantel with its killer burlap flag bunting, I am ready to think crisp mornings, breezy leaf-drifting days, and pumpkins! And, oo la la, I love it so! The leaves haven't begun changing yet here, but I'm loving the Japanese Maple clippings in my demijohns.  It will be fun to refresh … [Read more...]

Making it Count

  The beauty of having a blog -- and especially a blog as small as mine -- is that it's my space and I can write whatever I want.  Granted, you might not read it if you're looking for something else that day.  But I can still write it.  And when I named my blog "Decor & More" I deliberately left myself that option.  To write about "more" sometimes. Today is one of those days. I've made no secret of the fact that I've been … [Read more...]

Diamond Candles {A Girl’s Best Friend} & a GIVEAWAY!

The past few months have been conflict-ridden and tough tests driven.  I'm really not so great at taking time to pamper myself in little ways when  things are crazy and stressful.  But I'm trying to get better about that... and I'm learning that sometimes it's exactly the little things that make me feel better.  So when I was contacted by Katelynn at Diamond Candles about doing a product review and giveaway, I was immediately drawn to the idea.  … [Read more...]

In Case You Missed It (July)

This is just shameful.  Past the mid-point of August and I'm just now reviewing July???  Welcome to my chaos, friends! :-)  I have to confess, though, that the past weeks of back-to-school nuttiness has me pondering a new project here on the blog.  Details to come soon!  Thank you for all the kind comments about my daughter's "new" furniture, too -- always love a good furniture redemption! Anyway, I looked back at July and it was full of good … [Read more...]

Mad About Moss

I'm finding it hard to get back into the school routine, how about you??  And I continue to battle some technical difficulties here, but I appreciate your patience while it gets sorted out.  Individual posts can still be accessed, just not my home page... boo. On a happy note, the amazing folks over at Hometalk contacted me about this little 'ole project ... Don't we all love some easy DIYs?? And can you imagine all the wonderful … [Read more...]

I Can’t Resist… this Antiqued Mirror Tile Backsplash

Happy Friday, friends... I hope you had a wonderful 4th!  We got rained out, but still enjoyed time with friends.  I even tried out a new recipe that I can't wait to share with you.  We're still on the Rain Train here, so outdoor activities are a no-go and a few projects have been put on hold... again.  Hopefully things will clear out this weekend so I can finish some things to share with y'all.  But if you follow me on Pinterest, you might … [Read more...]