DIY Heart Canvas

Well, I caved a little on my "no decorating for Valentine's Day" stance over the weekend. You see, I had a vision.  Does that ever happen to you? And my paint brushes were beckoning.  And, after all, didn't I say that painting more was on my personal goals list for 2014?   So I got a little bit busy. :) I already had everything on hand for this project (yay!) and this Christmas inspiration piece had been tickling my mind for a couple … [Read more...]

I <3 You...

T.G.I.F.   What. a. week.  Parent conferences are not for the faint of heart, I have to say.   Maybe someday I can document all the interesting challenges I run across with parents, but for now -- God gives me the weekends to regroup. :) We are in the deep freeze here in the Deep South... and while I know you hardy folks from Northern parts think we are big wimps. when you're used to January temps in the 50's and not the teens it's quite a … [Read more...]

Shopping on Saturday {Thrifty Finds}

Hump Daa--ayyy!  Whew!  I shoulda buckled my seat belt on Monday morning, 'cuz this has been a doozy of a week so far.  But I wanted to pop in and show you what I found while doing a little shopping on Saturday in Dothan, Alabama.  I love to try to check out antique shops in other towns... never know what you'll find or what inspiration will come your way! Here's some things that sowed a seed of inspiration or two... A bicycle wheel … [Read more...]

DIY Monogram Pumpkin

A couple of weeks ago, I went on a pumpkin painting tear.  If you follow me on Instagram you were witness to it all. :)  It's no secret that I'm no fan of bright orange pumpkins but I love the different shapes and sizes and the way pumpkins just speak of fall.  So I pulled out my chalk paint and some brushes and got to work on a selection of  faux pumpkins to use in decorating my booth for fall. I used Annie Sloan chalk paints in Old … [Read more...]

House Tour: My Foyer (for now!)

Earlier in the summer when I photographed my family room for my Home Tour, I snapped a few pics of my foyer at the same time.  With so many gloomy rainy days, it was a challenge to get a day of decent lighting, so I seized my moment!   I'm sharing them today, even though they're not the best quality.  Think it's time for a better camera and maybe a photography lesson or two? :)  I'll be adding to these as lighting and photography savvy … [Read more...]

Guest Room Details: Artwork

Happy Monday!  We're back from a fun-filled weekend in Eufaula and gearing up for our next adventure later this week: deep-sea fishing in the Gulf.  Did I mention my husband likes to be on the GO when I'm off for the summer???? Anyway, I've got a few days to get some things done around here, including sharing more of my guest room makeover with you. :) Here's a little secret about the artwork in my guest room:  I hardly spent a … [Read more...]

Guest Room Progress…

Have you ever noticed how a making up a bed makes a bedroom feel more pulled together?   Things are slowly coming together in the guest room, but I was totally jazzed when I got the sheets, blankets, and pillows on the beds. I'm going with simple white sheets and cotton blankets for now... I've always loved that summery look.    I'm still on the lookout for shams... I'm thinking a Euro sham, because the beds are actually tall, even though … [Read more...]

Thinking Wall Decor {for the Guest Room}

Trucking right along!  I'm drilling down on bedding for the guest room, using some basics I already have and filling in the gaps as economically as possible.  Fun!  Especially since it involved a trip to HomeGoods, armed with a 2 gift cards I've been hoarding for a while. I picked up a few things for the beds, but also found these... My wheels have been turning about the wall decor for this room and I'm planning on using a few things … [Read more...]

NOVICA: Unique Pieces for the Home and More

When I was contacted several weeks ago to do a product review for NOVICA, I had never heard of the company.  Before responding I spent some time perusing their website and was instantly smitten with what they sell and what they do.  You see, it's two-fold:  NOVICA is a showcase, in association with National Geographic,  of artisans and their wares from all over the world -- jewelry, home decor, apparel, artwork -- all crafted in their native … [Read more...]

Sponsor Spot Light: Dancing Zebras

Hello, friends!! While I'm entertaining my parents, I wanted to share one of Decor & More's fabulous sponsors -- Erica from Dancing Zebras!  Erica is a wife, mama, and entrepreneur with an amazing creative spirit.  Get the low-down and see her sweet family on her blog. :)  I love her Etsy shop where she showcases her creations for baby, kids, and home!   Like this adorable little girl's superhero cape... And I love … [Read more...]