You might have noticed that I have begun tweaking the blog a bit. While the transition from Blogger to WordPress was pretty easy, it messed with a lot of the photos and some of the posts. Since I have to go into each post to check it, I thought it would be a good time…
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13 Free DIY Black Cat Projects
Read moreBlack cat appreciation day is October 27th, with Halloween just a few days later. This year both days are going to be very hard for me since I had to say goodbye to Drusilla, my little black cat earlier this year. To make the next few days a bit easier I put together a compilation…
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Book Reviews | A Touch of Farmhouse Charm
Read moreSummary via Goodreads: Opening A Touch of Farmhouse Charm is like taking a breath of fresh, clean country air. With the turn of each page, Liz Fourez leads you on a tour through her family’s house, restored to its 1940s rustic farm style, and teaches you how to make each handmade decoration yourself. The projects…
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23 DIY Halloween Tote Bags for Trick-or-Treaters
Read moreWith Halloween only a few weeks away now is the perfect time to get your Halloween decorations and costume pulled together. Why not add a little handmade trick or treat bag to your Halloween to do list.
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Yarn Palette | Nature Tones
Read moreOoh, spooky! One of my favorite holidays is Halloween, so I chose the Nature Tones palette from Design Seeds for the October palette to help celebrate the spooky holiday. Linen: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn Orchid: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn Purple: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn Black: Caron One Pound Forest…
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50 Things I Am Grateful for Today
Read moreThis has been one of the most trying years that I can remember. With losing my job, Drusilla, and most of my finances I have really struggled to find the good in 2017. But in the midst of this trying season I am reminded of so many things that I am grateful for, most importantly…
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Yarn Palette | Fall Farmhouse Blue Pumpkins
Read moreThis month’s yarn palette is from Design Seeds and is all about the new farmhouse fall look of blue, green, and white pumpkins, which I absolutely love. Magnolia Way: Crafters Secret Yarn Artic Ice: I Love This Yarn Glacier: I Love This Yarn Silver Blue: Vanna’s Choice Yarn Charcoal Gray: Vanna’s Choice Yarn Pale Green:…
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14 Neutral Fall Pumpkins for Farmhouse Decor
Read moreFall decorating has begun in my home. In the past, I have gone all out with my decorring, but since I have adopted more of a minimalist attitude I decided this year to incorporate just a few fall farmhouse items throughout the house. If you are looking to decorate this fall with a farmhouse style…
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30-Day Minimalism Game
Read moreI wanted to pop in and share with y’all a new challenge I came across on Facebook. The 30-Day Minimalism Game is hosted by The Minimalists. I first heard about them while watching their Netflix movie, which is awesome. I don’t have Netflix right now, so I’m not sure if it is still on there…
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Another Curve Ball Thrown My Way
Read moreThis year has been a very trying one for me and last week just made it a whole lot tougher: I was laid off from my job of 12 years. I’m still having a hard time wrapping my head around everything but my #1 goal for now is to spend all of my time finding…
