Christmas on the Front Porch {Inspiration}

Hey there!  Hope y'all are having a good week and getting your ho-ho-ho in tip top shape!  The blogosphere is full of holiday home tours this week (tons of inspiration out there!!) and I'm still working on decking my halls.  True confession -- when you're gone for Thanksgiving every year (which we are) it's hard to get a head start on full blown Christmas decorating.  So I always feel a little behind, but I honestly don't stress.    My halls will … [Read more...]

A Whole30 Update and a Little Christmas Eye Candy

Hey there and TGIF!!!  Whew.  I had quite the week in my classroom, but I'll save all those thoughts for another time.  Today I'm jetting off to The Big Easy with my BFF for my 25 year reunion at Tulane!  Woo hoo!!  I haven't been to New Orleans since Katrina, so I'm anxious to see how it's changed.  AND Tulane has a brand new football stadium so we've got some fun in store this weekend.  You may or may not see some shenanigans on Instagram. … [Read more...]

DIY Chevron Deer Head Wall Decor

Well, THAT title is a mouthful, isn't it!?  Happy Friday, y'all!  Today I'm sharing a fun new project that has me swooning and ready to deck the halls... well, sorta.  What I love about this is that you could use it year round in your decor.  Think "rustic chic" for holiday and everyday. :) I spotted these unfinished wood deer heads online at Unfinished Wood Company.  If you haven't heard of them, click immediately over to their website.  … [Read more...]

A Peek at My Booth…

Hi everyone!  I hope you all took the time to get out and VOTE yesterday!  Here in ATL, our schools were closed for the day so I got a bonus day at home to get some things done after voting... and if you follow me on Instagram, you saw I ended up shoe shopping, too.  Oops. ;-) #sorrynotsorry I ended up with some to. die. for. smokey taupe wedges.  Thank goodness for a BFF that was available by text to seal the deal. :) And how did we ever shop … [Read more...]

Afterward…

Hello, friends!  I hope you've been enjoying your Christmas week! The hubs and I celebrated a lovely Christmas with my in-laws in South Georgia and I returned home yesterday, while he headed to a duck blind somewhere in Arkansas to finish off his holiday. :) If you follow me on Instagram, you got a peek at a few fun things from our week, including the wild turkeys that my MIL feeds just outside her back yard fence!  Once I recovered from the … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas

On this day, and every day, may the Mystery made Flesh, the Gift of Salvation through the Christ Child,  be ever present in your mind and in your heart. Christmas Blessings to you all! … [Read more...]

Christmas Home Tour 2013

Greetings, friends!  I'm here to share (at long last) my home tour of Christmas decor.    I had every intention of sharing this with you much sooner, along with a couple of easy projects, but God had other plans for me.   He found numerous ways to remind me that the season is not about the perfectly decorated front porch or the home that's completely pulled together for the holidays.  I shared a little of this over on Fancy Little Things on … [Read more...]

Vase Filler Ornaments {DIY}

Good morning, friends.  Before I share this simple DIY, could I just ask for your prayers?  I'm greeting this last week of school before the holiday break with a heavy heart.  Troubling news of loss, illness, and setbacks has come our way from a variety of fronts and we are feeling overwhelmed with the pain, suffering, and struggles of those close to us and our own helplessness.   My prayer list is lengthy these days... Last weekend, we were … [Read more...]

Christmas Mantel 2013

Happy Wednesday, y'all.  I'm trying really hard not to hit the panic button about all the packages left to wrap and ship... doesn't it figure that the week I need to get everything out is the week that all my peeps come home, soccer physicals must happen, dentist appointments all around, teacher dinner preparations, etc are all converging on the few days that comprise this week? Yowza.  There is still not a single ornament on my tree. And … [Read more...]

Set the Table for a Christmas Coffee (and a Rug Giveaway!)

Much as I enjoy a festive evening party, one of my favorite ways to celebrate the season with close friends is a Christmas Coffee.  I used to do this in conjunction with my Willow House business, but the simple formula works even better for a cozy get-together with a close pal or two.  And ever since I spotted some adorable Christmas plates and mugs at Tuesday Morning, I've been itching to pull together a Christmas Coffee tablescape to share with … [Read more...]