There are some places that seem to invite you to slow down the moment you arrive. Villa Barberino in Tuscany was one of those places for us. We arrived in Tuscany after a long day of travel. Things hadn’t gone exactly according to plan—a missed […]

There are some days you anticipate for so long that when they finally arrive, they almost don’t feel real. This was one of those days. For months, buying a home in Tuscany had been a dream, a plan, and a possibility. We had searched listings, studied […]

Our Italy Story  In just a few days, Ron and I will board another flight to Italy. But this trip is different. We’re not returning to explore another village or plan our next vacation. We’re returning to sign papers, receive a set of keys, and […]

Simple and Affordable Patriotic Décor Hey y’all! It’s summertime and I’ve been putting together some simple and affordable patriotic décor in both the interior and exterior of my home! I don’t know about you, but summer happens to be my favorite time of the year. […]

Are you wanting to transform/update your existing furniture? Design styles inevitably evolve and change. The ultimate goal is to land on a style that is timeless, right? Unfortunately this can be difficult if not impossible to do. This post is designed to show you how […]

7 Tips for Organizing Your Closet   I recently gave my master closet a refresh because, well…it was out of control! Check out the before pictures. Yes, that is my bra dangling from a belt rack…When we bought this home a year ago, we downsized […]

Back Patio Refresh – On a Budget! A few weeks ago, I wouldn’t have dreamed of spending time on our back patio. It was in need of a complete overhaul and we were basically starting from scratch. Don’t get me wrong…a blank slate has its […]

  Five Budget Friendly Home Décor Tips to Create a Fresh Look! “Home is the nicest word there is.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder I have been transitioning and freshening up the décor in my home to design lighter and brighter spaces. Making a few small […]

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 Thank you for coming alongside my blogging journey! As you know, one of my goals for making my house a home is to decorate using budget […]

Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Psalms 51:7 We are getting a light dusting of snow here in the Ozarks and it has created a beautiful winter wonderland outside my window. This “gift” has allowed me to be still, taking time to […]