I love Halloween and I love decorating, so it’s only natural that I absolutely love decorating for Halloween. My only roadblock is budget. I saw this super amazing life-size mummy at Goodwill last week that would have been perfect for
When it comes to decorating, books are my best friend. They can be used to add height, texture, dimension and color. Whether they are antique books, vintage books or even new books, they also add an element of intrigue and
Sometimes it doesn’t matter how hard you search – you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for in a preowned version. So, you break down and go to the local craft store, order on Amazon or hit up one of
Seven years ago I bought my first architectural salvage off Craigslist – a pair of windows from a house that had been demolished on the Country Club Plaza. A piece of Kansas City history. I was smitten. One was a
The birds are out in full force this Spring. Every morning, I am awakened by a symphony of chirps outside my window. Yesterday, I caught a glimpse of a hummingbird at my azaela bush. Today, I very narrowly avoided an
Easter is one of my favorite holidays when it comes to decor. Ok, let’s be real I LOVE decorating for every holiday. But by the time Spring rolls around, I am so ready for Easter decor. Bring on the bunnies,
Spring has sprung and with that comes SPRING CLEANING! I’m not going to bore you with information about my favorite window cleaner (Sprayway) or tell you how much I love my Norwex cloths. Nope, this is all about other people
Ah, the Ides of March! Today marks my five year wedding anniversary, so I thought I would share some tips on how to make one of my favorite things from my big day — a truly unique bouquet. A few
I never realized how much I needed a vintage valet stand in my life until I starting using one. I found this cute little piece at an estate sale for $12. I envisioned displaying wreaths to sell on it at
I love cake plates. They instantly add height and make the ordinary look super fancy. They are great for serving cakes, pies, cookies and even donuts (I absolutely wowed my cousins by creating a giant stack of donuts for brunch).