a year of ideas from my house to yours
Saying goodbye to our fur babies is one of life’s greatest sorrows. They hold a space in our hearts that was theirs alone. When they must leave us, which is always way too soon, the emptiness inside is profound.
Continue reading “Remembering Cooper: A Tribute to a Little Dog With a Great, Big, Heart”
Autumn is the time when Mother Nature throws vanity to the wind and flaunts her true beauty for all to see. Decorating for the fall season requires the rest of us to shamelessly bear the title of “copycat.” So today, let’s give her a run for her money, shall we?
Continue reading “Nature’s Palette: Welcoming the Season with Branches, Blooms, and Autumn Leaves”
Choosing your color palette for fall can be daunting. So many choices! Will you go with the traditional reds, golds, and orange? Are you favoring the popular farmhouse style with muted browns, creams, or gray. Can you throw convention to the wind and bring in your favorite shade of purple? Well of course you can. For me, I’m going green!
Continue reading “The Unexpected Green: Adding a Fresh Twist to Fall’s Classic Colors”
The carefree days of summer will soon fade into memory, giving way to a busier schedule. Therefore, decorating for the autumn season requires a well thought out plan. Today I’m offering some inspiration with a new collection of fall printables to help set the mood!
Continue reading “Autumn Inspirations: Fresh Prints for Your Fall Decor”
As we near the midpoint of the summer season, I can’t help but feel a little bit sad. Summers are such a lazy time of year! Before it becomes just a memory, I’m reminded that I promised you a summer home tour and I had better get to it!
Continue reading “Summer Charm: A 2024 Home Tour”
It’s a “dry” heat they say. I understand the reference but an Arizona summer is just plain HOT no matter how you frame it! Acceptance of that fact is crucial in devising your plan to work around it. Take a peek at how we do it in our own backyard.
Continue reading “Beating the Arizona Heat in Our Own Backyard”
Spring has finally sprung and it’s time to usher in the season with a brand new look. Say goodbye to the muted tones of winter and embrace the vibrant colors of springtime. Today I’m sharing a few ideas to help you with that very thing!
Continue reading “From Drab to Fab: Kitchen Refresh for the Spring Season”
A new state, a new house, and new adventures ahead! Letting go of the past and embracing the next chapter in life is a learned skill that requires a new attitude as well. Bring it on, Arizona! I’m ready!
Continue reading “Embracing the Next Chapter: Getting to Know Arizona”
As spring bursts into bloom, it’s only natural to want to inject a little bit of that springtime vibe inside our homes. Today I’m sharing a few tips that will help to bring that feeling of renewal to your favorite gathering spaces.
Continue reading “Celebrate the Season: Spruce Up Your Central Living Space with Springtime Vibes”
While the new year officially starts on January 1st, I’ve always felt the arrival of spring ushers in the the true beginning of the year. To celebrate that belief, today I’m sharing a few new printables and wishing you the happiest of new years!
Continue reading “Springtime Printables to Brighten Your Day”