It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful
I talk a lot about surrounding yourself with meaningful beauty. And that can come in many forms, drawings from your children, old diaries from your grandparents, the mounted deer head that your uncle shot. Anything that brings about happy memories is a good example of meaningful beauty. from Nesting Place Partner, Red Letter Words Last [...]
Friday, when I announced the winners of the most recent giveaways, I asked you to leave a comment if you’ve ever won a blog giveaway are not. One of the comments had a genius idea:: What a great idea to make a surprise giveaway and enter all who had never won anything from the comments! [...]
The winners of the Lisa Leonard Gift Certificates {remember that giveaway from the 1500′s?} are:: Michelle, Mindy, and Ali, I’m passing your email to Lisa Leonard so she can get you your gift certificate. Didn’t win? Sign up for Lisa’s Newsletter and you get a coupon for 15% off your next purchase. {I get the [...]
I like fall and I love for the seasons to be reflected in my home but, I don’t want to keep bins and bins of fall decor in my garage all year. Here’s what has been worth keeping or buying through the years. 1. A string of wooden beads. I use them September through December. [...]
My friend Jessica just informed me about a fantastic deal through One Kings Lane. {updated at the bottom} You can get a free pretty baking dish and only pay shipping costs of $7.95. All you have to do is create a new account here at One King’s Lane and you will get a $15 credit [...]
After multiple email and facebook and twitter pleas, I caved and listed a few items on ebay. No worries, I still have an embarrassing amount of stuff to sell at the yard sale. But, don’t we all want to see who gets the silk gold check fabric? I wrote a big long boring post about [...]
I have little doubt that you’ve seen this tray in photos here for the past year. There aren’t too many things that I use as frequently as this tray that still look like new. I love trays because you can use them for anything from serving a snack to displaying candles. I’ve spilled a can [...]
This weekend, some of the writers of (in)courage gathered at a beautiful beach house (with perfectly chosen non cliche beach colors that I will have to show you) in Hilton Head Island to laugh, cry, connect and dream. I thought it would make a great bird watching post. Early on, Stephanie, Holley and Lanie had [...]
I've got a secret that will unlock creativity and hope for your home. Ready? Here it is:: It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. Yep. That's it. All you have to do is believe it. [Read More …]
