Balancing the Good Things in Life
By far my favorite room to decorate in our house is the Keeping Room. The room is a beautiful backdrop for endless color combinations since it’s made up of mostly neutral, classic furnishings and finishes. Orange and Teal Fall Decor Because I already had several accent pieces in teal, I decided to start there with […]
For most people, when you think of fall you think of the beautiful changing colors of leaves. The reds, oranges, and golden hues mark the onset of cooler fall days. This year I decided to capture a little bit of the season with these colorful Autumn Leaf Prints. If you’re looking for a little something […]
This quick and easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup has been a family favorite for many years. I remember my Mom making this on a regular basis, and my kids will remember it the same way. It comes together quickly making it perfect for a week night dinner. It’s hearty enough for a satisfying meal, and is […]
Welcome spring! God created seasons for people like me. I love changing the decor in my home to reflect the seasonal changes. I would get bored looking at the same things all year long. This year I kept my mantles uncluttered going with simple spring fireplace mantle decor in both the living room and the […]
Spring decorating should be light and warm. There should be flowers, buds, greenery and new life everywhere. And even though there still may be a few cold lingering days, it should remind you of what is to come. If your spring decor could use a starting point, here’s a life-filled printable for you! This print […]
Several years ago my husband and I hosted the annual chili cook off contest at our church. The previous year we had entered the contest but were not among the winners. So we decided to change up our recipe. We searched online for award winning chili recipes. We read through numerous recipes making a list […]
Sure you can buy bags of pre-made snack mixes, but there’s just something extra special about a homemade snack mix. Start out with a box of cereal and some nuts, add a little love, and you end up with caramel coated crunchiness no one will be able to resist. There isn’t anything especially Christmas-y about […]
Welcome to my favorite Coastal Christmas room in our home! We call this the Keeping Room. It is a small room with a gorgeous brick fireplace right off the kitchen. There are no electronic devices in this room, and that may be my favorite part. You can come into this room alone with a book […]
Welcome to my Coastal Christmas Kitchen with Starfish! Kitchens can be tricky to decorate, especially if you love to cook. My kitchen is extra busy around the holidays, so it’s important that my decorations don’t get in the way. I want to enjoy being surrounded by pretty lights and Christmas decorations without having to move […]
The second stop on my home tour is our Blue and White Coastal Christmas Living Room. This is the largest room in our house and the one we spend the most time in. Come on in! Welcome to our Blue and White Coastal Christmas living room! From the entryway walking into the living room, there […]
