Oh my goodness, Christmas is NEXT FRIDAY ALREADY?!! I don’t even know how that happened, but wow. Goes faster and faster every year. The decorating is finally done (wish I could say the same for the shopping!), and this week will be a fun week of tours on the blog! Let’s start with the Family […]
A New Black Door and a White Cozy Wreath
December 11, 2015 by 18 Comments
Oh. Em. Geeeeee YOU GUYS! This one is gonna knock your socks off. How a $3 sample of paint can make THIS much of a difference…blows my mind every time! Let’s get right down to it, shall we? I’ve been living with a boring white door in our kitchen (it’s the side door entrance) for, […]
DIY Boxwood Wreath
November 30, 2015 by 2 Comments
So I have this boxwood wreath obsession. But they’re so stinkin’ expensive! And you know me, if there’s a way to do it on the cheap, I WILL FIND IT. 😉 I got to thinking…if only there was a way to make these…and then the thought occurred to me: ummmmm, LIZ YOU HAVE BOXWOOD BUSHES OUTSIDE YOUR […]
DIY Sleigh Bells Ring Pillow Cover
November 25, 2015 by 5 Comments
Before I get into my DIY pillow cover, I just wanted to share my gratitude for YOU on this Thanksgiving Eve. YOU. You wonderful person reading this right now. You took a couple minutes out of your busy day to click this link and you inspire me every day. You keep me going with your words, […]
Joy! My First Christmas Craft of the Season
November 24, 2015 by 14 Comments
Yes, I did it. The Christmas crafts are officially upon us, and I tackled my first one over the weekend. It was funny – I had just walked in the house from a Friendsgiving feast with our best friends and I kid you not – the DIY Leaf Garland that has yet to fall ONCE […]
DIY Fall Paper Leaf Garland
October 13, 2015 by 3 Comments
I don’t know if it’s the DIY Book Page Wreath I made a few weeks ago or what, but I can’t seem to stop trying to find ways to decorate with paper these days! It’s so fun, and one of – if not THE – cheapest way to decorate! I mean, what’s not to love? […]
A Simple Touch of Fall in the Dining Room
September 15, 2015 by 3 Comments
As you know from my last post, I’ve started Fall-ifying the house. I get SO sad every year when Summer ends, then the second I open up these bins, my love for Fall comes back to me. I start adding all the orangey touches and pumpkins around the house, and I remember how much I adore […]
An Easy DIY Fall Banner
September 14, 2015 by 2 Comments
You might remember that amazeballs old window my friend just GAVE me earlier in the year. I couldn’t believe my luck when she told me she had a window and would I want it? Ummmm…YES PLEASE! It’s been a lovely addition to our family room, and something I love changing up with seasonal stuff – usually […]
Easy, 5-Minute DIY Flag Banner
June 3, 2015 by 5 Comments
If you’re looking for a way to show some patriotic pride in your decor, and have five minutes to spare, I have got you covered with this incredibly easy project. This is SO crazy easy, and if you’re like me, you might have everything you need in your house RIGHT NOW! While going through my Summer decor bins […]
Hi there! I’m Liz, a former teacher-turned-stay-at-home mom to three kids, with a passion to create a warm and inviting home on a budget. This blog all started when I’d put the babies down for a nap, and squeeze in a project during those precious couple of hours! My hope is that you visit this page and feel inspired to do a little “naptime decorating” of your own. Thank you so much for stopping by! 
