At 12:01 AM on Nov. 1st, I’m busting out the turkey and listening to Holy Night. Bitch, I can celebrate both Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Floral Letter “M” For Melanie’s Room
I made this cute floral “M” after seeing a similar craft in Mood 13, a craft magazine where all the projects are inspired by Taylor Swift.
Backyard Wedding Pros and Cons
I had a backyard wedding and I loved it but… the backyard wedding isn’t for everyone. Here’s my list of backyard wedding pros and cons to help you make your backyard-or-not decision.
Getting Thanksgiving Bar Ready
San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, shares how she stocks a decent bar without buying a special bar cart and lots of extra glasses and tools.
The AutoAir™ Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher Is Pretty Awesome
San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, would LOVE a AutoAir™ Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher in her house. So pretty! So quiet! So powerful!
My Top 10 Unusual but Handy Tools for Remodeling
After years of remodeling our house (yes, YEARS, shut up), I’ve discovered a few beyond-the-basics and even unusual tools for remodeling that are down right handy. Here are my top 10 unusual but handy tools for remodeling!
Everything You Need To DIY Your Own Wooden Pallet Ceiling Is On Amazon
Remember when I wrote that tutorial on how we repurposed the tables built from wooden pallets for our wedding into a cool ceiling treatment for our entryway? Are you dying to do one of your own? These ceilings are perfect for small rooms with good ventilation – like a powder room, hallway, or entryway. Try to stick to a room with a ceiling that you can clean (cobwebs and dust do get stuck on this due to the rustic, uneven nature of the medium). We really love the look of ours and it was SO easy to do (a bit tedious but SO easy). Interested in doing one yourself? Here’s a round up of everything you need to DIY your own wooden pallet ceiling is on Amazon (and don’t forget to click through and become an Amazon Prime member with free two day shipping!):
My Ode to Remodeling Or, Why I Want my House to be More like a Frat House
Here’s my ode to remodeling or, why I want my house to be more like a frat house. I do want my home to be livable, comfortable, and washable.
Remodeling a Forever Home Versus a For Now Home
One of the major things that has driven our focus during this endless remodel has been the fact that this is not our forever home. While we love the acreage and our neighbors (which include my awesome in-laws), this is…
Superb Owl Welcome Basket
Happy Superb Owl! Yes, you read that right. Today I’m gearing up for Superb Owl Sunday around here and celebrating it by sharing this farmhouse chic welcome basket. We had new neighbors move in down the street from us and,…
Tackling Cedar Fever: A Molekule Air Review
I’ve spent years tackling cedar fever and trying to make our home a safe haven from it for my family. I got a chance to try out the Molekule Air and, oh my God, does it work!
Building A Porch and Entryway Addition. Can I Have an AMEN?!?!
I’m sharing our NEXT DIY remodel project. It’s a porch/entryway/half bath addition! This was life-changing and improved the flow of our home.