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My Feature In Flea Market Home & Living

April 16, 2019

Did you miss me…LOL? I’m back from a small blogging break, and it felt SO good to regroup and take a little breather. Resting is always good. I feel super reenergized, and I am back with some very exciting news. This news is something that I honestly never thought in a million years I would be blogging about. My hanging hutch DIY project was featured in the spring issue of **Flea Market Home & Living**. When I first started my blogging journey almost 2 years ago, I knew being in a magazine was a dream, but I honestly never thought it would actually happen. Guys, if you get anything from this post, I hope it is to work hard and never give up on your dreams. I know it sounds cliche, but it’s so true. This is the second magazine I have been featured in and it is all because I keep persevering through the good and the bad times. Never give up pursuing your DREAMS!!

How I Added Lights To My Built-In Bookshelves

March 19, 2019

Did you guys see?? I finally finished my bonus room! I shared the full room reveal HERE in case you missed it last week. Since this room is pretty large, I had my hands full making over almost every inch of this room. The largest impact for sure was my bookshelf makeover. I have always been in love with the idea of lighting above a bookshelf and had a fun idea to try it on my built-ins. Luckily, I have a pretty amazing dad who helped me pull this project together, and it turned out even better than I ever could have imagined.

So, before I show you the super simple way we added lighting to the top, let me show you what my bookshelves looked like before I starting on this room.

Bookshelves Before

Makeover With Overstock- Bonus Room Reveal

March 12, 2019

*This post is sponsored by Overstock, but all of my opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible!*
You guys!!! I’m so giddy about this post today because it means I can finally share my bonus room makeover reveal that I did with Overstock! Eeeek!! I had so much fun making over this space and turning into something that my entire family can enjoy. Before I get started with the reveal, I wanted to share with you my WHY. Why did I want to give this room a fresh look? Well, the simple answer is that this room quickly became the leftovers room. It collected all of our old furniture and accessories from our previous homes, and it was time to give this family room the attention that it deserved. After a couple months of on and off work, it is finally finished, and I can’t wait for you to see the transformation. Before I start sharing the changes, let’s start with the before. It’s always a good place to start so you can see how far this space has come!

Before

Mantel Spring Decor- My 3 Spring Must Haves

March 6, 2019

Are you ready for some fun spring inspo? I hope so because I am so excited to join a few friends (listed at the bottom) for a **Spring Blog Hop!** Welcome if you are joining me from my sweet friend Kelly’s blog *The Tattered Pew*. Isn’t Kelly so amazing?! I loved seeing all of her beautiful spring decor ideas! We are all so excited to be sharing some spring inspiration and tips for getting your home ready for spring. In case you haven’t noticed, it’s till freezing outside in most places, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start adding some warmth inside. Today, I thought it would be fun to share with you my 3 must haves for spring and sharing with you how I used these tips on my fireplace.

New Kirkland’s Lamps In My Entryway

March 5, 2019

Happy Tuesday friends!! I am so excited to share with you a little entryway refresh just in time for March! I love March because it means spring is right around the corner. When I think of spring, I think of lighter colors, fresh and simple decor, and greens of course! I knew I wanted to change up my entryway, and I have been racking my brain how to give it a fresh look for spring. One thing that came to my mind was lighting. Updated lighting can transform the feel of a space, so when I spotted these beautiful blue and cream ceramic lamps from Kirkland’s, I knew they were exactly what this space needed!

My Ikea Plant Haul- How I Use Them For Spring

February 26, 2019

Happy Tuesday!!! Gah, so sorry I’ve been slacking this past week. We took a little road trip last weekend, and I’ve been crazy working on a fun bonus room reveal that will be up soon. Ahhh, I can’t wait for you to see that. While on our little road trip last weekend, we stopped at Ikea which is a big deal since we don’t have one here in Nashville. I knew exactly what I was wanting and that was GREENERY! I love Ikea greenery so much because they make it so easy to mix and match with different pots around your house. I filled my big blue bag with a ton of plants, and I thought it would be fun to show you how I used them in my house to get ready for spring!

My Favorite 5 Minute Party Dip

February 1, 2019

Hey hey friends and happy February!!!! So today, I thought it would be fun to mix it up a little bit and share with you my favorite 5 minute party dip recipe since Super Bowl Sunday is only a couple of days away. If you are anything like me, I sometimes struggle to find a side to bring to a party or gathering. This has quickly turned into my go-to dip because it is SO YUMMY, so easy to make, and literally takes 5 minutes or less to make. I promise, this dip will be a huge hit at any party, family reunion, or gathering of friends. It is a family favorite, and I hope you love it as much as we do!!

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