Greetings, dear friends!! I didn't intend to be gone so long, but I'm happy to be back. I have a story to tell about my time away, but I'll save that for another day. Right now my summer is in full swing and I've been relishing the down time after a crazy few months. Right now I've got Wimbeldon on the TV and lots of sleeping young people in the house... life is good. I thought I'd share what I'm reading, loving and working on today... … [Read more...]
Hello! And it’s the Little Things…
April 23, 2015 by · 2 Comments
I know you thought I'd given up the ghost here at Decor & More... and truthfully, I had to for a time. But I wanted to pop in today on this lovely spring day and say hello and I've missed you! I've got a huge work project I'm working on but can announce soon and I'm so excited to share with you all what has had me working 60 hours a week for the last three months. So stay tuned for that! Needless to say, my home projects have been … [Read more...]
Come on, SPRING!
March 10, 2015 by · 3 Comments
We just had the most delightful weekend here in the ATL -- chilly mornings, mild afternoons, and -- most importantly -- sunshine! I didn't mind spending hours at the soccer field because... well -- sun! Goodness it did wonders for my mindset. And it got me craving a little spring brightness in my abode, too. Even though I just refreshed my winter mantel a couple of weeks ago, let's face it. Those first few pretty spring days just get my … [Read more...]
Five on Friday
February 27, 2015 by · 2 Comments
What a crazy week! Three snow days (with REAL snow) and a quick trip to Albany for the funeral of an extended family member... lots of good busy stuff going on, too. So it seemed a great idea to share five random things with you today... 1. There's nothing quite as peaceful as a snowy evening. We made it back in town just as the snow was beginning to accumulate and conditions were deteriorating... so it was lovely to light the fire, cook … [Read more...]
Winter Mantel Refresh
February 24, 2015 by · 2 Comments
Happy Tuesday, y'all! First of all, I apologize for the wonky repeat post that was delivered yesterday... not sure what happened there since it was originally published in January, but the post is corrected and edited and available HERE. I'd really love to be posting a spring mantel, but the truth is we're having yet another snow day here in Georgia and winter is nowhere near finished with us! I know my posts have been scarce lately while I … [Read more...]
Declutter and Donate: My 2015 Lenten Discipline
February 18, 2015 by · 3 Comments
Several years ago, I abandoned the idea of "giving something up" for Lent every year. You see I was always landing on wine or chips and salsa or some such sacrifice that ended up ringing hollow in the spirit of Lent. It's a time for reflection, repentance, and self-examination, after all. Five years ago I challenged myself to list 1000 gifts during Lent, after reading Ann Voskamp's One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist… Vintage Tape Measure Wall Decor
February 17, 2015 by · 1 Comment
Hello, friends... back today with a little something that caught my eye over the weekend! It's been a while since I shared something I can't resist, but I was perusing some catalogs yesterday and came across this gem... Ballard Designs How sweet is that? The set of two for $69 on Ballard's website I think these would be so cute in a child's room or hanging on the back of a bookcase. They can hang horizontally or vertically. What say … [Read more...]
Simple Valentine’s Day DIYs
February 13, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
Hello, friends and Happy Valentine's Day to you! The hubs and I are headed to the mountains for a quick getaway this weekend -- MUCH needed after a week of meetings, work, meetings, to-dos, and high school soccer. Anyway, I thought I'd pop in with a few of my favorite Valentine's Day DIYs from years past, just in case you're longing to do a smidge of V Day decorating. Valentine's Subway Art Printable Sweet and Salty Valentine Treat DIY … [Read more...]
Winter Door Decor and on Choosing Joy
February 9, 2015 by · 3 Comments
Happy Monday, friends... I hope you all had a restful weekend! After all the turmoil of the past weeks I did rest a bit and did a LOT of work towards a new undertaking I'll share with you soon. And I finally got the Christmas decorations off the front porch. Yes, we were THAT family this year. Ugh. Anyhoo, getting my front porch cleared and refreshed for winter got me thinking about winter door decor. And a quick visit to Pinterest gave me … [Read more...]
This ‘n That Monday
February 2, 2015 by · 6 Comments
Oh my, friends... such goings on. I wish I could say it's all been good stuff, but unfortunately I'm in the midst of one of the most heartbreaking scenarios I've ever experienced. I just last week submitted my resignation at school, effective at the end of the year. I am deeply saddened, but God is in control here and I am embarking on my biggest walk of faith yet. The stress has not been kind to me -- my heart is racing most of the time, … [Read more...]
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