J.M Smucker Company asked me to create some unique tips for using a new product. Each year I struggle to think of gifts for friends or other special people like a teacher, boss, or co-worker. As I was mulling options that most people would enjoy, it dawned on me to give something universally loved…
Are you familiar with that stinging sensation you first encounter when you feel a cold sore coming on? Today I’m excited to share some of my tips for staying confident even when you suffer from a cold sore! The first thing I do is reach for my tube of Abreva® to shorten healing time! The…
Welcome to my Christmas Home Tour! I’m so happy to have you here for a bit of holiday cheer! Every year I look forward to Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday House Walk and I’m so honored my Christmas home is part of it. Each day this week there are several stunning homes on virtual display. Rusty Hinge is…
Christmas is coming … quickly! Seems it gets here faster every year. I’m hosting Christmas at my house this year so I’ve been playing around with a Christmas table setting or too. I found some gorgeous plates at the flea market last month with the intent of using them for Christmas dinner. My first idea for…
What a weekend! I spent at least 10 hours each on Saturday and Sunday decorating the house and photographing it for my holiday home tour this Wednesday! I have over 70 photos and need to pare down the selection. Since I can’t use all of them, I’ve decided to share some of the Christmas decorating…
We’re full swing into decorating the house for Christmas and right now, I could use a break from choosing ornaments and deciding what goes where. So it’s with a welcome relief that Sunday is here and it’s time for another charming home tour! Today we’re visiting Traci at Beneath My Heart. She has a light…
Farmhouse style is all about practicality and simple decor. Early farmers in America didn’t have extra money to spend on home accessories so their interiors utilized functional things to add beauty to the home. Walls were often painted white due to lack of a paint budget. The early farmhouse was cozy and organic and easy…
Today is Thanksgiving Eve and I’m glad my daughter is hosting dinner this year so I can focus on decking the halls (and porch) for the holidays. It’s going to be a busy weekend! My holiday house tour is next Wednesday, December 2nd and I’m scurrying around putting final details on everything. But for now,…
Little by little I’ve been chipping away at getting the house decorated for Christmas. I like to have carols playing in the background to keep me in the mood while working. I also light an evergreen candle to bring the sensory experience full circle. We set up the tree a couple days ago and the…
Yesterday Old Man Winter decided to dump his frosty self all over our neck of the woods to the tune of about 5 inches of snow. I’m not quite ready for it, but rather than wallow in my sorrow, how about a charming home tour instead? I think you’ll love Deb’s home. She blogs over…
About 5 weeks remain until Christmas which means there is still time to make handmade Christmas ornaments for your tree or to give as gifts. Today I’m sharing a round-up of ornaments that you can make by yourself or with your children. Some of the DIY ornaments are mine, and some are the beautiful creations…
This post is sponsored by Uncommon Goods. All opinions are my own. Giving gifts is fun and when I do my Christmas shopping, I anticipate the reaction loved ones will have when they open their gifts from me. I always try to buy something they’ll love and enjoy surprising them with something unique. I stumbled…
I love Christmas. I love Christmas Carols, decorated trees, lights that brighten yards and homes, Christmas memories, and just the warmth and coziness of Christmas. When Kristen at Ella Claire asked me to join a round-up of Christmas printables, I couldn’t resist. I thought about what I’d create for you, and on Thursday last week…
When the holidays roll around, I like to have a few gifts on hand that I can share on a whim. The recipient might be a neighbor, the running coach, a co-worker, or someone else that I’ve appreciated over the year. Today I’m joining my blogging buddies to bring you oodles of handy gifts that…
One day I’m blogging about Fall, the next day it’s all about Christmas. Today we’re back to Fall … it’s that “what happened to Thanksgiving” time warp. I decided to add a bit more fall decor to the dining room for Thanksgiving, and this leaf art project is super quick and easy. A collection of…
I should have been an architect. I love looking at historic homes and buildings, but I also love contemporary structures too. My cousin is an architect in Vermont and he designs green homes. My favorite small town for taking a walking tour of historic homes is my birthplace of Geneva, Illinois. There’s such a great…
