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Dining Room Refresh: Phase 1
In a world that never stops moving, I love the dining room for making us slow down, sit, and be still with the ones we love the most. The most overlooked, yet most powerful room in your home. Coming together around a table unites and connects the people you love the most. Let’s jump into the Dining Room Refresh: Phase 1. When I read Bible stories, I notice how much Jesus liked to eat with everyone and how he used time at the table to connect. Jesus was great at gathering, regardless of differences. He used His time at the table as ministry and to share Himself with the ones…
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Celebrating Fall with Chili, Home Decor, and a new gadget!
Fall is my favorite season. Here in the south, we sweat until late September, but then we get a month of PERFECT weather and I am here for it. Saturdays are spent at home with doors open, Cornhole, and comfort foods. Something is so refreshing about welcoming this season in and I’m celebrating fall with chili, home decor, and a new gadget! My fall favorites are in no particular order. Recently, I’ve realized that the memories the kids have will be of these slow days and how we bring the seasons into our home. One spoonful at a time. Fall Favorites 1.Mom’s Chili My mom’s chili is the best. It…
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How to make a Family Command Center
School is back in session and so is the hustle of a full life. The coming and going is constant and order is needed to save you. Knowing what is happening and who needs what at a glance, multiplies your time and saves you money. In this post, I’m sharing how to make a family command center and organize your home and life. What is a Family Command Center A family command center is a system that gives order to your daily living. Most command centers are needed to help organize paper clutter, meals, and calendars. They come in all shapes and sizes to be personalized for your family’s needs.…
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Best of Home Decor Books
This is my list of best home decor books. Maybe one day I will host a book club for my favorites, but until then I wanted a space to collect the books I love and give credit to these talented authors that have helped me grow as a designer. I’ve added little reviews to add value and context to each book. I hope this is a valuable resource for you. *Affiliate links. See policy & disclaimer page and thank you for supporting my little blog. Best of Home Decor Books Cozy Minimalist Home by Mcquillin Smith– Mcquillin has a unique way of teaching home decorating. She is simple and clear.…
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Living Room Refresh: Phase 1
The living room of your dreams isn’t going to happen by accident, nor is it out of reach. You do not need a decorating degree to create a cozy space. God has put you in your home for a reason and gives you what you need to create a home that blesses others. You are fully capable of decorating your living room on a budget. Let’s Go, living room refresh: Phase 1! The best space to learn your style, challenge your ability to live with less, and have a quick reward, is the living room. I have used my living room to practice and identify the style that makes our…
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The Ultimate Home Reset Guide
Transform your home with just $100. The secret to decorating your home on a budget is simple. You have to create your space on purpose. Together, we will walk step by step through each room until you have your dream home on a budget. This will need your time and energy, but the reward is a home that serves you and your family. Here is The Ultimate Home Reset Guide. This system will cultivate peace and order in your home. Our homes are a tool to serve others and refresh our souls. To do that we need spaces that are easy to maintain and look beautiful. Notice I did not…
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8 Minimalist Tips to Simplify your Home
The truth is, I am not a minimalist, but more a consuer of simple. I want my home to be a landing place of rest and peace. For years, I lived in chaos and stuff. All the stuff because the stuff brought me comfort and pride. Listen, if you want a house that’s easier to keep up, peaceful and a blessing to everyone, 8 minimalist tips to simplify your home will show you how. The Birmingham Metro hosts a parade of homes event every year. The Parade of Homes is now the thing we look forward to every spring and fall to see the new homes in our area. Even…
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How to Decorate your Home on a Budget
What if I told you, you could have a new house by Friday? Do you think you have the know-how to transform your home and pull off the look you want? I’m sharing my best secrets and how I step-by-step create the spaces we love. You do not have to settle for where you are! Follow this ultimate guide on how to decorate your home on a budget! We used a hamper for a nightstand. I want you to understand where we have come from. I had the thrifty idea down pat with our tight budget. However, you have to decorate your house on purpose with a vision in mind.…
