BHG Stylemaker + My Arc Through The Years
All this talk about books and writing has me looking inward. Last week, I was honored to attend the Better Homes and Gardens annual Stylemaker event. This was my ninth time attending this event, and…
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These Shades Are Amazing + They Didn’t Bust My Budget
If you’re frugal but also fancy good design like me, then this post is for you. Okay, let’s discuss shades. I mean, no one really wants to buy shades, but they’re an integral part of…
I Signed My First Book Contract
I did it! I signed my first book contract! I can still hardly believe it. Who would have thought it would have been this hard? I never knew the odds, and it’s probably better off…
Best Neutral Shades For Any Budget
I think it’s safe to say no one really wants to buy shades. But it’s one of those things that’s unavoidable as a renter or homeowner as they serve two main purposes: as a light…
Large Art Idea For a Dorm + Move In Day
We’re back from UNCW, and I am happy to say Shane is settled in. While I am still grieving the end of such a magical time as a mom, I am also thrilled for Shane’s…
Dorm Essentials-Everything Your College Student Will Need
My oldest son leaves for college in seventeen days. While I’m getting physically prepared, no amount of organization can shield me from the mental anguish. I’ve been sobbing in my car, on the porch, and…
Budget Decorating · Fall · Seasons · Summer
Amazon Prime Day Deals From Furnishings to Kitchen Essentials
Happy Amazon Prime Day! If you’ve been following me for a while, then you know I love a good deal. I’ve searched through my Amazon Favorites and brought you only the BEST deals this year….
What I Would Tell My Younger Self On This Birthday
I remember being in my twenties, and this day felt like a lifetime away. Fifty seemed so old, and yet, being here, I feel a sense of awakening and purpose like I never have before….
The Only LED Lights You’ll Need This Summer
Summer is my season. Perhaps it’s because my birthday is at the beginning of July, and I’m a water sign. Or maybe it’s because the smells, sounds, flavors, and colors are just so much sweeter….
Best Beach Reads For Summer
When I think back to all the summer reading programs I participated in as a kid, I can count the books I liked on one hand. I always felt inclined to do it because all…
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I Can Do Hard Things-But Not These Two Together
I can do hard things, but no amount of guts, grit, and tenacity could prepare me for this. When I finished book #2 in April, we set off to visit the last college on our…
Grow The Best Tomatoes This Season With These Six Tips
As many of you know, I am on a quest to grow the BEST tomatoes this summer. I am armed with the best information thanks to Gardentok, there’s no reason I can’t succeed. Ugh, I…