If this pandemic has you looking for more space inside your home, you are not alone. Recently I tackled a DIY project to provide my daughter with an updated bedroom.
It began with the idea of refreshing the basic decor...
My husband and I have lived without a t.v. since we got married over six years ago. It has never really bothered us because we've always had plenty of things to keep us busy. From church activities to seasonal...
I could easily spend days at the the botanical gardens, spend hours shopping in the gardening center, and drop an entire paycheck just on plants. I want my house to be where all the butterflies and hummingbirds come to...
I am not one of those crafty moms and neither am I overly sentimental, so when it comes to creating keepsakes for memorable life moments, I always struggle. Over the years, and especially with the advent of digital and...
Growing up, my big sister and I were total opposites when it came to our bedrooms. Hers was messy, mine was neat. She rarely made her bed, I always made mine (mainly just to annoy her)! I wanted everything...
Southerners are known for their hospitality, but after six years of living here, I’m convinced that it’s friendliness--not hospitality--that is actually the way of life in the South. While a friendly and welcoming demeanor is certainly a valuable quality,...
Who remembers the game of MASH? For those who aren't familiar, allow me to explain. MASH is an acronym for Mansion/Apartment/Shack/House. It's a game of fortune predicting an extravagant and a very unlikely future for yourself.
On a piece of...
You have probably heard the phrases "tidying up," "KonMari," and "Marie Kondo" a lot recently.
If you have loaded up boxes and bags of things that don't "spark joy" you could be asking yourself, What now? Good question. Where does...
Have you heard of Marie Kondo? Does the phrase “spark joy” mean anything to you?
Well, chances are, unless you’ve been hiding under a rock since the beginning of the year, you probably know what I’m talking about.
I was perusing...
Saturdays on the hunt
You won't catch me decked out in camo any given Saturday, but it's likely I'm still on the hunt. The elusive treasures that await discovery in their cozy suburban habitats aren't safe when I'm tracking down...
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One Easy Tip for Sustainability :: Thrift Stores in Birmingham
Summer is approaching and lots of us are looking for ways to improve ourselves and our family. For many of us that includes taking...
