Free printable Christmas art set: six vintage-style Christmas tree prints that suit a variety of decorating styles. It’s that time of year — the season of holiday printables! Even with Thanksgiving approaching, I wanted to share this free collection of vintage Christmas tree prints to help you add a warm, seasonal touch to your home … Read more

4 types of outdoor decor every porch, patio, and backyard needs to feel cohesive and inviting. I’m a definite indoors person (camping tents and I don’t get along), but when fall arrives I want to live outside. Cooler temperatures, fewer bugs, and softer light make porches, patios, and balconies feel like an extension of the … Read more

Yes, our front porch is still decorated for summer while the back porch is set up for fall. #dontjudgeme If you live with the unpredictable autumn weather of the South—98 degrees one day and 40 degrees the next—you know how it goes. I’ve finally started embracing fall (I know, two weeks after Labor Day is … Read more

For a long time I assumed mixing patterns was an innate talent some people were simply born with. You know the ones: they pair floral wallpaper with striped curtains and a plaid pillow, and the result looks effortless instead of chaotic. Meanwhile, I’d be clutching a single patterned cushion, convinced that adding one more print … Read more

Turn any hanging art into festive Christmas wall decor in five minutes by adding ribbon bows to your frames. This is one of those simple, budget-friendly Christmas decorating ideas that makes you wonder why you didn’t try it sooner. With just a few supplies and a little time, you can give existing framed pieces a … Read more

All the best things to eat, see, and do in Charlotte, North Carolina—curated for family outings, date nights, and nearby day trips from a local perspective. The Duke Mansion Bed & Breakfast I’ll be honest: I’m a little biased, but I truly believe the Charlotte area is one of the best places to raise a … Read more

Free botanical printable art for spring and summer and a simple wall hanging hack to make hanging frames quick and easy It’s been quiet here lately because life has been full. Between buying a house, traveling for work, and repainting several rooms, keeping up with blog posts has been a challenge. Some weeks you have … Read more

The best tools, resources, and tips from a full-time blogger to help you start a blog and build a sustainable blogging career. Last week I invited readers to ask their blogging questions, and the most common one was: “How do I start a blog?” That’s a big topic, so here’s a clear, practical guide with … Read more

Quick and Simple Tutorial: Transform Furniture with Marble-Effect Contact Paper I found this idea in the IKEA As-Is section — one of those tempting spots where you always hope to score a great find. On a recent trip I spotted a small Vittsjo glass coffee table marked down and immediately pictured a marble-topped version. It … Read more

Simple, high-impact decorating ideas and DIY tips you can use to instantly make a small hallway feel more spacious. After months of living through water mitigation and construction tarps upstairs, we finally focused on finishing our narrow hallway. It felt like a scene from a TV drama for a while, and I didn’t realize how … Read more