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We Bought a Canoe
I love taking credit for good ideas but this one was Aaron’s idea. Last week we bought a canoe and took it to Lake Martin! It was so much fun. The canoe we bought is apparently a pretty popular canoe because I had many messages from IG followers saying they had the same canoe! I didn’t know canoeing was so popular! I can totally see why though! The canoe we bought is a Saranac 146 Canoe by Old Town. This canoe has two padded contoured seats with SEATBACKS! Pretty comfy! It also has a little storage space and cup holders. You know – you GOTTA have a cold drink on…
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Fall Inspiration `
Fall will be here soon, buddies! I’m so thrilled about that because I LOVE FALL time! I figured it would be fun to share some previous falls in our home. Hopefully you can draw some cozy inspiration from these! Don’t forget to make some yummy treats this year! Here’s our butterbeer recipe! Trust me – it’s so yummy! Simply adding some candy corn in a two gallon glass jar counts as decoration! It’s yummy too! There is so much beauty in fall. Even washing off pumpkins looks pretty! My mom and I made this wreath from pampas grass growing in my back yard. I treasure this sweet fall memory. The porch…
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Painting the Living Room Window Black
Our Favorite Window This window is in many ways a signature of our home. It’s an identity of our home. No matter the season, folks know it’s our living room as soon as they spot this window. This pretty lookout was added to our 100 year old home by a previous owner years ago. It overlooks our back property and it’s one of my favorite things about the house. A New Paint Trend This window was previously white, but we decided to change things up a bit and give the black window trend a try. We love it!! As you know, there are lots of black accents in our home, so this…
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What I’m Loving At The Nordstrom Sale
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is in full swing, and I’ve picked some of my very favorite items to share with you! Here are some dates to keep in mind that tell you when you are able to shop: CLICK AN ITEM TO SHOP: FAUX LEATHER LEGGINGS: I’m pretty sure every girl in the world loves Spanx leggings, right?! These leather ones are so cool for fall and winter and right now they’re marked down to $64 which is a great sale price! THERMAL V-NECK TOP: I love this casual grey v-neck shirt for under $30 by Treasure & Bond. It comes in three colors, including coral, blue, and dark grey. The best casual…
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Hats + Blanket on a Wall
Do you ever get tired of seeing the same murals or shelves on the walls in your bedroom? If you’re thinking about changing up your wall decor any time soon, this post is for you! I love how this wall in our bedroom went from blank to cozy in a matter of minutes! It was seriously the easiest decor project I’ve ever done. Simple Decor The hats are all vintage finds from yard sales and antique stores. You could totally use new hats, too! I added a bit of cozy by hanging an urban outfitters blanket on a gold hook. You can take either or both of these ideas and easily fill a…
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Orange Beach Trip
Wow, within a week I made two trips to the beach! One trip with my family and then went back for another trip with my husband, Aaron, to celebrate his 30th birthday! I’m not one who travels often but I LOVE a good beach trip! I’ve been going to the Orange Beach/Gulf Shores area since I was a kid. I have wonderful memories of these Alabama beaches as a kid with my family and friends and I’ve made new(ish) memories as an adult with my husband. There’s something special about the white sand along a blue gulf. We love to sit on the beach with good books and take lots…
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New Hearth & Hand Items
Hearth and Hand at Target is one of my favorite lines! I love the casual comfy vibe of it. I also love how they keep it fresh every few months. Here’s a list of some new items that really stuck out to me! Some of these I’m ordering ASAP! As always THANK YOU for shopping my affiliate links and visiting my blog! CLICK THE ITEM TO SHOP: Glass & Wood Coffee Pour Over French Press Sour Cream Large Glazed Pie Dish Gray Refined Stoneware Mug Amber Glass Candle Holder Coffee Scoop Apple Pie Recipe Flour Sack Kitchen Towel ‘Keys’ Brass Hook Faux Potted Plant Faux Golden Aspen Leaves Wreath
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Beach Must-Haves
Yeti Tumbler – this is my go-to tumbler whether I’m pouring an iced or hot drink. YETI cups include a double-wall vacuum that keeps any drink at a preferred temperature. My ice never melts! These come in so many different color options, too, so you’re bound to find your favorite. My Favorite Shades – I don’t know about you, but I never leave my house without my shades. These under $20 sunnies have a super cute oversized design and I’m a sucker for anything tortoiseshell. Your eyes are guaranteed to be protected with their UV lenses! Straw Tote – the perfect beach bag or everyday summer tote. I love that it’s oversized…
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New Curtains in the Bedroom
Sometimes a space just needs freshening! Curtains can be the magic to making your space come alive again! For the past few years we’ve had drop cloth curtains in our bedroom. (You can read how to do those here) I’ve loved the “airy” look of drop cloth curtains in our bedroom for the past few years but now I’m wanting to add more warmth and depth. I know “it’s just curtains” but it made such a big difference in our room that I just had to write about it. The pattern on these curtains is subtle and I love that but what really made a statement is something that was actually an…
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Hanging a Plant
I recently gave this little space in our living room a refresh and had to share. I love making each space in our home feel cozy and inviting. Even those tiny awkward spots! On this wall is our thermostat. It’s unfortunately very noticeable in our living and far from pretty, so I’ve had to be creative in order to hide it. It all started with hanging a plant and finding a gold chair. You can read more about that here. Not only is this wall the perfect size for a hanging plant, it also hides the thermostat – it’s a win win! Gold is my go to color right now, so I ordered this beautiful gold…
