So, who doesn’t love a good summer sale!!! I know I do! With the fast approaching 4th of July holiday comes some of the best sales of the year! I love it when I’m trolling my local shops and see something I’ve had my eye on for a while marked down! So, today I’m offering […]
Summer Front Porch and Cottage Style Garden
Hi, Friends! I’m here to show you around my newly styled summer front porch! This space has been neglected for the past few years and I thought it was high time that it got a little update. There are a lot of DIY projects and thrifty decor elements on this porch that made it an […]
Vintage Style Home Tour – Summer Dining Room and Kitchen
I feel like it’s the official first day of summer, even though it’s not on the calendar! Why – it’s the week of the summer home tour series hosted by Marty of A Stroll Thru Life! If you are here visiting from Thrifty and Chic – Welcome! Wasn’t Alicia’s summertime home just lovely! Those framed […]
Affordable Outdoor Summer Decor
Have you been thinking about updating your outdoor spaces this summer, but don’t want to spend a fortune doing it? Me too!!! I haven’t shared much of my front porch, because there isn’t much to share! It’s a long narrow porch that doesn’t really photograph well. But, this year I decided to give this space […]
Easy Paper Craft Butterfly Art
I have started to notice some butterflies in my flower beds and it gave me the idea to create some DIY butterfly artwork for my mantel. This paper craft butterfly art is so easy, it just takes a little time. It’s a great project to work on when you are watching TV! This post […]
My Tips for Growing Peonies
It’s the end of May and for me, it’s a favorite time of year because my peonies are blooming!!! Peonies are an old fashioned favorite that remind me of both of my grandmothers, who had mounds of these gorgeous blooms each year! My peonies are some of the first flowers I planted when we purchased […]
Screen Porch Design Through the Years
It’s finally feeling like spring here in Pennsylvania and that means I need to get my screen porch ready for the spring/summer season! It’s so fun to decorate this space because I can be more eclectic with my choices! I have a design plan in my head and I’ll be sharing it more next week. […]
What to see in Waco, Texas
Since I’ve been home from my trip to Texas, I’ve shared all about Magnolia Table Restaurant and our visit to the Silos at Magnolia Market. But, you may wonder what else there is to see in Waco, Texas. So, today, I thought I would share two must see spots for your visit to Waco, Texas. […]
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Hi, friends! Mother’s Day is just a few days away and I thought I’d gather together some last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas that you can order on Amazon and get in time for Mother’s Day! I love to shop, but more and more, I find myself ordering things online and especially via Amazon. You […]
Visiting Waco – The Silos at Magnolia Market
My visit to Magnolia Market was definitely at “pinch me” moment! I followed along with Chip and Jo on Fixer Upper as they transformed two rusty silos and the surrounding area into a destination for Fixer Upper fans around the world! Can you believe that in 2017 Magnolia Market at the Silos had approximately 1.6 […]
Visiting Waco – Magnolia Table
Our first official day in Texas was spent in Waco and at the very top of our list of things to do was brunch at Magnolia Table. The very first thing that I learned, after doing some research, is you really should try to visit The Silos on a weekday because it’s not as busy. […]
Mother’s Day Giveaway Winner
Hi, Friends! I’m back home in Pennsylvania and I think we brought the beautiful Texas weather with us! It’s a gorgeous, sunshiny day and I want to get outside and get my hands dirty! But, before I do, I had to say “Thank You” for all the wonderful suggestions and well wishes on our trip […]
Mother’s Day Giveaway – Butterfly Pillow Cover
Hi, Friends! Did you think I totally dropped off the face of the map? I just took a necessary break to get some things done that needed my full attention – taxes, a baby shower, and getting ready for a little vacay! The taxes – ugh! It’s the absolute worst thing about being self employed!!! […]
Mary and Martha Spring Favorites
I shared on Instagram this morning that it’s absolutely dreary here today. But, at least it’s not snowing like yesterday – always gotta look for the bright spot! I don’t know about you, but when the weather isn’t exactly cooperating, I like to spend time making the inside of my house feel like spring! This […]
Last Minute Easter Ideas
Happy Good Friday. I was planning to show you some updates to my home office, but I decided to hold that off until Monday. I was scrolling Pinterest for some last minute Easter ideas and thought I’d share some of them with you! These are things that take very little effort and time, because who’s […]
