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Painting our Foundation

04/18/2019 By Bre

18 Apr

Hi friends!! Do you ever have an "AH-HA" moment and wonder why you didn't think of it before? I was laying in bed the other night, catching up on some IG stories, when I was came across another fellow blogger I love, and she was touring a home that was for sale. She shared the outside of the home before they walked in, and it hit me like a ton of bricks! It was this cute white, cape style home, but the foundation was painted dark. And then the lightbulb moment happened! ... Read More about Painting our Foundation

20 Outdoor Lights from Amazon

04/16/2019 By Bre

16 Apr

I mentioned in my post the other day about refreshing your front porch that we are in the process of switching out our exterior lights! I'm so excited to use something that feels more farmhouse to me. We actually replaced the one by our kitchen door just before winter, and plan to do the light by the front door in the next couple weeks. All of these lights we are using are from Amazon, and while I was shopping for myself, I noticed so many great choices, I decided to share my top picks with you too! Here are 20 of my favorite outdoor lights all found on Amazon. ... Read More about 20 Outdoor Lights from Amazon

8 Styles of Front Porch Decor

04/15/2019 By Bre

15 Apr

I shared yesterday some of my thought process for how I go about refreshing our front porch in the spring! It's my favorite way to make a welcome statement for anyone who comes over! Today I've put together 8 different styles to refresh your curb appeal, whether you have a front porch, a front stoop, or just your front door. They are sure to make your friends and family welcome! ... Read More about 8 Styles of Front Porch Decor

Spring Curb Appeal | Refresh your Front Porch

04/14/2019 By Bre

14 Apr

I don't know about you, but every spring I can't wait to get outside and start freshening up our outdoor spaces. Our front porch in particular is one of the first areas I tackle since we use this as our main entrance to the house. I can't wait to take down the winter decor I had out there and clean the entire area. Not only does it look better once it's cleaned, but it really makes our entryway feel fresh for spring! Since I'm in the process of doing this to our own front porch right now, I wanted to share my thoughts with you as well! ... Read More about Spring Curb Appeal | Refresh your Front Porch

Lemon Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

04/13/2019 By Bre

13 Apr

I love lemons! But more importantly, lemon desserts! I've yet to meet a sweet and tart lemon dessert I did not like, but among my favorites are lemon cupcakes! Lemon cake is great too, but for some reason cupcakes just seem happier to me. I don't know why that is? Is it like how anything miniature sized has us "Oooing" and "Awwwing"? Perhaps? But I have always felt this way about cupcakes! So today I'm sharing a delicious lemon cupcake recipe with cream cheese frosting from scratch! ... Read More about Lemon Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Mother’s Day Tablescape | 2019

04/12/2019 By Bre

12 Apr

Hello friends!! Happy Friday!! I'm so excited for todays post for two reasons!! First of all, it's a tablescape, and creating tablescapes is just about my favorite thing to do. Secondly, I have some amazing friends who are joining me, and their beautiful ideas are so inspiring!! So let's get this party started! ... Read More about Mother’s Day Tablescape | 2019

Spring Shelves in the Kitchen

04/08/2019 By Bre

8 Apr

Hello Friends!! Today I'm sharing how I styled my open shelves in our kitchen for spring! They are one of my favorite DIY's we did to our kitchen over 5 years ago, and my favorite area to decorate for Christmas every year. I've shared them HERE and HERE, decorated for the holidays, and recently I took all the boards down and refinished them - shown HERE. I love them all year long, but somehow only seem to share them around the holidays, so today I've added a few simple touches - just perfect for spring. ... Read More about Spring Shelves in the Kitchen

Finding the Meaning in the Mundane

04/05/2019 By Bre

5 Apr

Hello friends!! And Happy Friday!! I can hardly believe that the weekend is here already. I feel like I blinked and this past week went by, but I have to tell you I am so excited, because tomorrow we are getting outside to start our spring cleanup, and I am itching to get it started! My wheels have already been turning on what new plants I want to add this year, and some landscaping goals I want to tackle. If you've never seen the outside of our house I shared some views of it in last years landscaping plan post, HERE. But today I wanted to pop in really quick and share with you a recent post I wrote for the Christian Mommy blog. ... Read More about Finding the Meaning in the Mundane

17 Vintage – Style Goblets from Amazon

04/03/2019 By Bre

3 Apr

One of the questions I get asked most often when I share my tablescapes is not where I found a certain tablecloth, or even about the centerpiece I may or may not have made. Nope, not about any of that, believe it or not, it's about the glass goblets I used at each place setting. More times than not, I've found them at HomeGoods, because scouring those shelves in that slice of heaven here on earth store, is one of my favorite things to look for. But it's not always the most practical when I'm trying to share the source, especially with a blogging friend who is trying to create her own beautiful tablescape, and is desperate to use the same glassware! Well you are in luck! Because I happen to ... Read More about 17 Vintage – Style Goblets from Amazon

Antique Silverware

04/02/2019 By Bre

2 Apr

You guys!! My heart is overflowing with joy as I read your comments regarding my post yesterday about my inherited china set story! Seriously, I am so glad so many of you enjoyed it, and it resonated with you as much as it does with me! To me there is nothing more special than being able to connect with friends over a story, and I loved being able to do that with you! In case you missed it, you can read the whole story HERE about my inherited china set, and how this set of plates that sat in basement for years ended up sparking my love to create tablescapes. Some of you had asked about the antique silverware also seen in the photos, so I wanted to share where that came from as well. ... Read More about Antique Silverware

My Inherited China Set

04/01/2019 By Bre

1 Apr

I've never really shared the story of the china set I inherited. The one that I have used in quite a few of my tablescapes, including my very first one. The one that gets pulled out every year during the holidays, and honestly the china set that I believe is what started my love for tablescapes in the first place! You've seen it so many times here on the blog in different tablescapes throughout the years, and I may have mentioned it being inherited, or a hand-me-down, but I've never quite shared just how it came to be in my possession. So today I'm sharing the story of how I inherited my china set. ... Read More about My Inherited China Set

Easter Bar Cart | Brunch Edition

03/29/2019 By Bre

29 Mar

Hello Friends!! I can't believe we are just about in April! I don't about you, but one of the ways I love dusting off the winter blues is a little spring gathering. Whether it's for Easter or Mothers Day, a Baby Shower, or just because, it's so much fun to host a spring inspired get-together for friends or family. I have to admit, hosting is one of my favorite things to do, and any excuse I need to bust out our bar cart for entertaining I will! I know the thought of hosting might seem daunting to some, so today I'm breaking it down with some of my go-to steps to make entertaining a breeze, while sharing our bar cart styled for Easter Brunch! Come and see! ... Read More about Easter Bar Cart | Brunch Edition