Six Ways to Get Farmhouse Valentine Style

I just love that farmhouse look…so simple and cozy, especially this time of year! And with Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s even more fun to tie in farmhouse style with all of its texture and rustic elements! Sooo…I thought I would give you six easy ways to achieve that look using some of what you may already have on hand, some super-easy DIYs and a few inexpensive additions.

Pottery Barn Inspired Valentine Countdown Calendar

 Can you believe that Valentine’s Day will be here soon? My little grands are so excited! I wanted to find a way to help them count down the days and work with numbers and dates at the same time…win win! They had really enjoyed the Advent calendar at Christmas time so when I saw the Valentine Countdown Calendar at Pottery Barn Kids, I knew I had found the perfect solution!

Easy No-Sew Sweater Wreath

When it's cold outside my thoughts always turn to staying warm and cozy inside...and what says warm and cozy more than sweaters? So I have a fun wintery project for you and, best of all, it does not require sewing a single stitch! 

Wintery Centerpiece with Easy Sweater Snowballs

We have not had very much snow here in the South this winter so I have decided to add it myself…in the form of sweater snowballs! They add a wintery…but still cozy…touch to my grandmother’s dough bowl. And…they were easy and inexpensive to make!

My Seven Secrets for a Cozy Home

Christmas season is over and it's time to transition to January. I have to admit that I am a big fan of winter (Yes...strange, I know) but that's mostly because I love the feeling of a warm and welcoming home! And now more than ever we need that cozy feeling! Sooo...I am going to share with you my best secrets for creating that cozy feeling...just in time!

A Country French New Year

It’s New Year’s Eve and, here at my house, the plans are still in the works. Sooo...in the meantime, I decided to share my New Year's tablescape from several years ago. It's one of my favorite posts from my Country French design series and it definitely has a French accent! It's rustic and simple and stars lots of texture with a generous helping of frenchiness!

Merry Christmas from My Home to Yours

It’s finally here…Christmas eve at last! The stockings are hung and all is ready! The swirl of activities has slowed down for a moment and there is time for some peaceful reflection. So I want to thank each of you for your love and support and send my best wishes for a wonderful holiday full of peace, love and joy spent with your loved ones!

From our home to yours…wishing a very merry Christmas and the happiest of holiday seasons to you and your family!

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Five Favorite Christmas Tablescapes

One of my favorite things about Christmas is creating a tablescape to celebrate the holidays! And I have discovered something about myself...I love lots of greenery, lots of texture and lots of traditional red and green! Always a good start for me...basic white plates. Then I just add some rustic touches and some sparkle and I'm all set!