This post is sponsored by Swiffer. All opinions are 100% mine. Every farmhouse should be equipped with a muddy boots and clothes drop zone-washroom. By farmhouse, I mean actual houses on farms, not farmhouse style houses in the middle of the city. Y’all know how I feel about that term being used in the design…
Easy Step Stool Makeover with Scrapbook Paper
Banish those basic step stools in just an hour or two with this idea for an easy step stool makeover using scrapbook paper and Mod Podge! You’ll make a huge difference for little effort and money! Making our closet more functional by adding more storage along the top of the closet system came with a…
DIY Makeup Vanity Table
If you’ve been longing for a space to sit and do your makeup that’s functional, pretty, and doesn’t take up too much space, then I’ve got an easy build for you – a DIY makeup vanity table! This vanity table is wall-mounted so it keeps the space light and airy. And did I mention it…
DIY Master Closet Makeover
It’s been a very busy two weeks, y’all! When I was trying to decide what space to do for the Choose Your Own Adventure Room Refresh hosted by Jeweled Interiors, one of the reasons I opted to go with my closet (besides the fact that it desperately needed a makeover) was because I thought it…
Master Closet Refresh Progress
It’s midway point in the Choose Your Own Adventure Refresh hosted by Jeweled Interiors. I’m refreshing my closet (see the plan HERE!). Time to check in and see how far I have (or haven’t) come…. Thanks to Hudson Valley Lighting, Minted and SEI for providing products for this refresh! With every space I decorate, it…
Choose Your Own Adventure Refresh: The Master Closet
I don’t think that a closet is ever the first thing on anyone’s list to “fix up” when you move into a house. It certainly wasn’t the first item on mine and Grunt’s list when we moved in here. However, I think the older you get, the more you come to appreciate a functional, well…
Back to the Basics | DIY Bathtub Tray with Book Holder
Need a place to rest your book and your wine glass during bath time? This DIY bathtub tray is the perfect perch for just that! You can make this bath tray with a book holder using basic DIY skills and for about $20. If you read my Caftans and Cocktails post, then you may remember…
The Whistle Stop Cafe and More: A Fried Green Tomatoes Road Trip
If you’re a fan of Fried Green Tomatoes (the movie!), then you’ve got to plan a trip to Juliette, Georgia, where the movie was filmed. You’ll love eating at The Whistle Stop Cafe and seeing all the landmarks from the movie in this charming little southern town! I think Fried Green Tomatoes will forever stand…
This Kitchen is for Dancing Free Printable
Kitchens aren’t just for cooking – more importantly, they’re for dancing! Grab this Kitchen is for Dancing free printable to jazz up your kitchen with something besides food! I’m sure many of you were thinking I must have really meant my whole spill about embracing the Caftans and Cocktails way of life seeing as how…
Caftans and Cocktails
That was the text message I sent to one of my best friends, Jason, last week. Caftans and Cocktails. It was 6:41 pm on a Tuesday night. FYI, I had only had two glasses of wine because I know you are thinking something like that could only come from a bottle that’s halfway gone. I…
Do you think we should leave Santa a margarita?
There are times in my life when I know without a shadow of a doubt that I have either failed miserably or am 100% winning the parenting game. Of course, I strive to have more wins than losses, but at the end of the day, or should I say 18 years, I figure I’ll be…
Christmas at the Farm
If you saw yesterday’s holiday home tour, fair warning that this one is a complete 180 from that one. Yesterday, I shared our 70’s Landing Pad decked out for Christmas and today, I’m sharing our family’s farmhouse all done up for the holidays. It’s two very different decor styles! Before I go any further though,…
All Hail the Christmas Camel | It’s a Colorful Life Christmas Home Tour
Unintentionally, camels became the theme of my holiday home tour this year. I didn’t mean for it to happen. It just did. I looked around my living and dining room after all the decorations were up and realized I had multiple camels varying in heights of nine inches to two feet looking back at me….
Christmas Decoration Ideas: Simple and Affordable
Decorating for the holidays can get stressful and expensive fast! These Christmas decoration ideas though are easy to make and affordable! Christmastime is officially here, y’all! I put the finishing touches on our holiday decorations a little over a week ago and this week, I’ll be sharing the holiday decor at both the farmhouse and…
The Circus’ Christmas Tree: 2018
It’s been a few years since the kid has gotten her own (blue) Christmas tree and it’s been that long since we’ve shared how she decorates her tree too. So when my friend Chelsea from Two Twenty One asked a few of us bloggers to share our kiddo’s Christmas trees and holiday spaces, I was…
DIY Christmas Ornament Drink Stirrers
If you’re looking for a festive touch to your holiday party this year, make these Christmas ornament drink stirrers. It’s a simple DIY that will take about 10 minutes and costs around $10-$15. You might remember these fun little drink stirrers from last year’s Christmas home tour when they made their debut appearance. I love…
Cyber Monday Deals!
Within the past three days, I have nearly finished off my holiday gift shopping with all the Black Friday Weekend sales and now, I’m about to completely finish it up with some of these Cyber Monday Deals! Here’s hoping you’ll be able to finish your shopping as well with these sales. If I find more…
Black Friday + Weekend Sales!
Hey y’all! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you ate far too much and had to unzip your britches! 😉 If you’re anything like me, you’ll save a buck or two anywhere you can when it comes to holiday gift buying. I’m going to share with you some of the best…
Gifts for Men | Gift Ideas for Men at Every Price Point
Looking for a gift for your hubby, dad, brother or another guy on your list? These gifts for men have something for every type of man on your list and for every budget! I can’t believe we’re nearly to Thanksgiving, y’all and this is the last of my gift guides for the year. Catch up…
Gifts for Women
Have a few gals on your gift list? This list of gifts for women has something for every kind of woman on your list from the adventurer to the more refined ladies. Oh, and lots of these gift ideas for her are under $25, $50 or $100 – so something here for every budget! If…
Funny Gift Ideas
Whether you need funny gag gift ideas for a white elephant gift exchange or just funny gift ideas for your friends or family, look no further! This list is sure to have something folks on your list and yourself will be rolling over! I always have a great time putting together this list of funny…
Gifts for Friends
Want to get your friends something memorable for the holidays this year? Look no further, folks. These gifts for friends vary from memorable to funny to functional and a few other things as well. Whether you need best friend gift ideas, gifts for that special co-worker or anything else in between, there’s definitely something here for…
Best Gifts for Travelers
Have a jetsetter or two on your holiday gift list? Whether they love to travel for pleasure or they have to travel for work, there is sure to be something in this list of travel gifts they would love and appreciate. These are the best gifts for travelers – no matter if they’re off on…
Gifts for Little Kids that Aren’t Toys
Most kids can easily create a list a mile long containing all the toys they want for Christmas. I know my kid can and already has! But, we don’t always want to get them just toys. This list of gifts for little kids has a few things that they might not have wanted, but will…
