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Christmas in July
Happy Saturday, friends!! Today, I’m so excited to be joining some blogging friends for a Christmas in July blog hop, hosted by the very sweet Terrie of Decorate and More With Tip. For my blog post today, I decided to put together a Christmas-y tablescape. Vagabond House recently sent me these darling Nutcracker Taper Candle Holders and Ornament Salt and Pepper Shakers which instantly inspired this tablescape! Mixed metals, glittered and gilded nuts, woods and whites, with a little twinkle and candle light are giving me all the holiday feels!! Although I am a summer girl, through and through, I can’t lie, receiving these darling nutcracker taper holders and ornament…
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Simple summer vibes
Hi friends!! Happy Thursday! Today, I’m so excited to be joining my sweet friend, Tara, to show y’all a simple summer project. For my project, I found these plants on clearance at Walmart. With a little clipping and trimming, these little plants are going to be cute topiaries. After they where all trimmed up, I planted them in pots that I recently found at Michael’s for just a few dollars. All of the summer decor is 70% off at Michael’s right now! Vintage books, terra-cotta pots, and these topiaries is all that is needed for this simple summer mantel decor. Hopefully I can keep the plants alive! đź’—đź’—đź’— Let’s hop…
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Simple summer vibes in the kitchen
Hi friends!! Today, I’m showing how I added a little summer love to my kitchen, using some apricot branches that I cut from a wild apricot tree that was growing randomly on the side of a road. I always love finding ways to bring the natural beauty of the outdoors into my home. Sometimes the simplest decor makes the biggest impact. Love it!! I hope you all have a wonderful day!!! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for leaving such sweet comments! Y’all are the best! ~Emily Check out where I have linked this project…. Blog link list
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A bucket full of seasonal flowers
Hi friends!! How are you all? The past few months have been a real struggle for me, and I’m sure it has been hard for so many of you too. Recently I decided to push myself to add a little extra happiness into my everyday living, whether it be lighting a favorite candle, working in my yard, running through the sprinklers with my littles, going on a bike ride, arranging flowers, etc. Taking the time to find a little extra happiness to intentionally bring into my day has been so beneficial to my soul. This bucket of viburnum snowballs, fresh from my garden, brings me so much happiness, and brings…
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French Vintage Friday – old blue jars
Happy Friday, friends!! Here in the states, it’s Memorial Day weekend! In honor of Memorial Day, I put together a patriotic mantel display, using antique/vintage blue jars and flowers from my garden. I got these beauties, last year at an auction, for just $5 for the set! Some are more on the vintage side, and some are antique. I especially love the old jars with air bubbles in the glass!  For my mantel, I simply put some viburnum “snowballs” in the jars, with flags. Here’s a little tip, if you want to keep your viburnum clippings lasting longer, dip the ends of the cut stems into alum, before placing…
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Using vintage books in your everyday decor
Hi friends!!! I’m so excited to be joining some very talented ladies today for a fun blog hop, all about vintage books, hosted by the very sweet Cindy from County Road 407. When decorating, there are two things that I almost always add to a space, fresh flowers/greenery and vintage books. Those are my go-to staples of decor. I absolutely adore old books! Their charm and character gives me all the feels! I was planning on sharing a few different areas in my home, in which I have used vintage books to decorate. Then yesterday, on a whim, I decided to clean and refresh my living room. And, turns out,…
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French Vintage Friday – my favorite antique table
Happy Friday, y’all!!! I hope y’all are healthy and happy! With the world being turned upside down right now, it’s been hard to figure out what to post, how often to post, etc. Trust me, I have been busy around my house, and have lots to share. It’s just so hard to figure all of this out! Anyhow, today, I’m sharing one of my favorite pieces of furniture, my entry table. One time while my husband and I were visiting his parents, in WV, we stopped in at a little antique store. That’s when I fell in love with this table. It was love at first sight!! The only problem…
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Easy Easter table centerpiece
Happy Saturday!! Tomorrow is Easter, I can hardly believe it! I put together a simple Easter/spring centerpiece and wanted to quickly show y’all, because maybe some of you are still looking for a little inspiration for your spring/Easter table. I knew that I wanted fresh flowers, and my husband was already going to Trader Joe’s for groceries, so I asked him to pick up a few flowers for me. Remember, just a few weeks ago, when it was ok to run to the store whenever you wanted?!! Hopefully life gets back to normal soon! He picked some pretty pink flowers (roses, carnations, and hypericum) and of course, my favorite, eucalyptus.…
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French Vintage Friday ~ architectural salvage
Happy Friday, friends!! Hope you’re all doing well!! Today, for French vintage Friday, I’m sharing my love for architectural salvage. All of the intricate details that went into building old homes, has always spoken to my soul! So much beauty! It’s always so exciting to find a lovely piece that came from one of these old homes! I love this sweet little piece of antique molding, that I glued onto a basket, to fill with old dishes! It’s all about the small details for me!!! The piece (in the picture below), next to the cow, came from the top of an old fence post, a baluster, or something. Whatever it…
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Blooming branches ~ spring entryway
Happy April y’all!! While the world around us is all out of whack, I have found myself on an emotional rollercoaster. Some days I feel empowered to make the most of the situation that we have been given, enjoying every moment at home and being with my sweet boys, while and other days, I feel so discouraged and overwhelmed by all of the unknown. How are you doing with it all? Today, I choose happiness!! And what can be happier than fresh spring branches! I created a this entryway display using things that I had on hand, and these beautiful fresh blooms! I have always thought of yellow as one…
