restyled furniture + thrifty home decorIt’s hard to believe October is already here, the temperatures are cooling, and the leaves are beginning to turn.  I have been slowly feathering my nest and adding some simple fall touches. I am welcoming the season into my home, but not going overboard with the fall decor.  I thought I would give you a little tour of my home this fall, and share the simple ways I am making my home cozy for the season.***This post contains affiliate links.  For my complete disclosure, see here.***I warmed up our white kitchen with some natural wood...…restyled furniture + thrifty home decorIt’s hard to believe October is already here, the temperatures are cooling, and the leaves are beginning to turn.  I have been slowly feathering my nest and adding some simple fall touches. I am welcoming the season into my home, but not going overboard with the fall decor.  I thought I would give you a little tour of my home this fall, and share the simple ways I am making my home cozy for the season.***This post contains affiliate links.  For my complete disclosure, see here.***I warmed up our white kitchen with some natural wood...WW…

restyled furniture + thrifty home decorAs I was cleaning out some drawers this past week, I came across old photos of our home. They were taken before we moved in 16 years ago when our home was newly built and staged by the builder.  In celebration of our home’s “Sweet 16,” I thought it would be fun to share the photos so you can see the changes we’ve made from then to now.I’m not calling these photos before and afters.  With the exception of our kitchen and master bathroom remodels, which were extensive but relatively quick transformations, the rest of our home has been slowly...…restyled furniture + thrifty home decorAs I was cleaning out some drawers this past week, I came across old photos of our home. They were taken before we moved in 16 years ago when our home was newly built and staged by the builder.  In celebration of our home’s “Sweet 16,” I thought it would be fun to share the photos so you can see the changes we’ve made from then to now.I’m not calling these photos before and afters.  With the exception of our kitchen and master bathroom remodels, which were extensive but relatively quick transformations, the rest of our home has been slowly...WW…

restyled furniture + thrifty home decorWhile large gatherings may be no bueno this summer, you can still create a special outdoor table for a more intimate dinner. To enjoy the final warm evenings of the season, I set a casual and inviting outdoor table for my family. I’ve got some simple ideas to help you enjoy an outdoor meal or two before the summer is over.To soften and cozy up the hard surfaces of the patio, I placed an outdoor rug under the table.  It defines the dining space on our patio and feels nice under bare feet. I placed a soft throw on the wood bench.  A...…restyled furniture + thrifty home decorWhile large gatherings may be no bueno this summer, you can still create a special outdoor table for a more intimate dinner. To enjoy the final warm evenings of the season, I set a casual and inviting outdoor table for my family. I’ve got some simple ideas to help you enjoy an outdoor meal or two before the summer is over.To soften and cozy up the hard surfaces of the patio, I placed an outdoor rug under the table.  It defines the dining space on our patio and feels nice under bare feet. I placed a soft throw on the wood bench.  A...WW…

restyled furniture + thrifty home decorIt’s no secret that I am a huge fan of thrifting.  I love the thrill of the hunt, and consider it a badge of honor to find a great deal.  I often receive comments from people that the thrift stores in their area just don’t have good stuff. That may be true, but with a few tricks, some patience and perseverance, you will have the best chance of finding good stuff no matter where you live.  Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite items to buy at thrift stores, and tips to help you find great thrift store treasures, too. ...…restyled furniture + thrifty home decorIt’s no secret that I am a huge fan of thrifting.  I love the thrill of the hunt, and consider it a badge of honor to find a great deal.  I often receive comments from people that the thrift stores in their area just don’t have good stuff. That may be true, but with a few tricks, some patience and perseverance, you will have the best chance of finding good stuff no matter where you live.  Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite items to buy at thrift stores, and tips to help you find great thrift store treasures, too. ...WW…

restyled furniture + thrifty home decorSummer is finally in full swing here, and I am loving the longer warm days.  When it comes to home decor, summer is the time when I like to keep things easy and no fuss.  Today I’m sharing my home decorated for summer and some simple tips to create relaxed summer style.  ***This post contains affiliate links.  For my complete disclosure, see here.***For me, nothing feels more like summer than a light and bright home with pops of blue.  I’ve used several shades of blue in my home this summer to create a cohesive and fresh...…restyled furniture + thrifty home decorSummer is finally in full swing here, and I am loving the longer warm days.  When it comes to home decor, summer is the time when I like to keep things easy and no fuss.  Today I’m sharing my home decorated for summer and some simple tips to create relaxed summer style.  ***This post contains affiliate links.  For my complete disclosure, see here.***For me, nothing feels more like summer than a light and bright home with pops of blue.  I’ve used several shades of blue in my home this summer to create a cohesive and fresh...WW…