Hello, friends! I'm knee-deep in back to school for my crew this week, so it's been lame here and I apologize. My daughter is moving into an apartment this year, so every spare minute has been painting furniture for her space and shopping for deals for her. Last minute much?? Anyhoo, I'm sharing a project I completed before we left for the beach. I scored these four chairs at a big garage sale last fall. I knew I wanted to freshen … [Read more...]
Haven 2013
August 5, 2013 by · 10 Comments
I didn't think I could top my experience of Haven 2012, but Haven 2013 knocked my socks off! Two amazing jam-packed days of reuniting with old bloggy friends, making new bloggy friends, and soaking up all kinds of wonderful nuggets of wisdom to make Decor & More a better place! The conference started off on a high note with an excited team welcome and opening address by the lovely Ana White! She gave us some fabulous advice for … [Read more...]
Haven!!
August 2, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Much as I hated leaving the beach and sunsets like this... I'm so excited to be attending Haven conference today and tomorrow! Hopefully I'll be soaking up all kinds of inspiration for you! At the very least, I know I'll be rubbing elbows and catching up with some of my favorite bloggers and learning how to make Decor & More a better experience for my readers. This week I had two guest posts published if you're looking for design … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading, Working On, and Loving…
July 26, 2013 by · 10 Comments
Happy Friday, friends! Whew, what a week! I know I promised a giveaway today, but I've decided to wait a bit to announce it... you see, Decor & More is getting a little work done. :-D Can you see how big I'm smiling?? I'm so excited about the fresh new look coming our way! So because the site might be down a bit here and there for the next few days, it's not the best time to do a giveaway. It's coming soon, I promise, though. … [Read more...]
DIY Jute Clay Pot Wreath
July 24, 2013 by · 7 Comments
Happy Hump Day, y'all! We're still battling rain showers here daily, so my paint projects are lagging as they have all summer... ugh! I know there are parts of the world that are parched, so I hate to complain, but it's become too much of a good thing this summer. But the silver lining is that I've been able to complete a few "rainy day projects"! Like this wreath... This is such an easy DIY, but I love it for summertime and it would … [Read more...]
Antiqued Mirror Upcycled Window
July 22, 2013 by · 6 Comments
Happy Monday, friends! I have my boy home safely from Spain and Portugal and all is right in my world today. :) I'm sure he'll sleep until noon for the next few days, but I'm happy to let him. What an amazing experience he had!! Here are a couple of snippets -- 366 photos taken (by him), discovery of Spanish coffee, chocolate, and fresh seafood, head and heart full of devotionals and prayers, a new-found appreciation for architecture, … [Read more...]
It’s the Little Things (and NYC Recap)
July 20, 2013 by · 3 Comments
The weekend already? Jeez, time flies in the summertime... Thursday I journeyed down IKEA with my daughter to do some apartment shopping for her. That place never ceases to amaze me, and I shopped IKEA in Northern Virginia back in 1989 for MY first apartment! It was pretty cool then and it's even more so now... so of course I picked up a few little things for me, too. :) Like this $4 pillow cover for an insert I already … [Read more...]
DIY Paint Stirrer Herb Markers
July 17, 2013 by · 8 Comments
Remember how I said I wanted a garden? How much I enjoyed eating fresh in the summertime? And how some generous friends shared their bounty with us? And then there was this amazing drink and this tasty side that called for fresh herbs? Well I abandoned my other projects to put together my own little herb garden on my back deck complete with DIY herb markers... made from paint stirrers and a little chalkboard paint. This is a super … [Read more...]
Monday on a Tuesday
July 16, 2013 by · 4 Comments
Whew -- what an amazing weekend I had in NYC with my BFF. If you follow me on Instagram you got a few peeks at what we were up to. :) Fun times... I'll give you the details in a later post, but for today I'm digging out from under a pile of mail, emails, and laundry. You know -- the post-trip drill in a busy household. But I'd love for you to take a look at a quick outdoor project I did last week... a container herb garden! I'm … [Read more...]
He’s On His Way (and So Am I)
July 12, 2013 by · 4 Comments
Well, I survived the send-off... Even big brother took his lunch hour to say bon voyage... And big sister got extra tight squeezes... Hope Spain and Portugal are ready for this group!! Only a few tears on my end and extra tight hugs on his end. Thank you so much for your prayers as he embarks on this amazing journey to grow his faith. As for me, I'm headed to one of my favorite places... to hang with … [Read more...]
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