Happy New Year! I love the new year. I think that it’s the perfect time to step back, take a look at your life, and see what you’d like to improve. Yes, I mean resolutions! I always make a ton of resolutions each year, and not a ton of them stick. However, the ones that...
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December Wrap Up
December has been a big month for us - and we've tried to share most of our Holiday festivities with you! If you've been busy, here's what you missed: Christmas Decor: I made no sew pillow covers from festive flannels & sweaters. We shared our coastal christmas themed tree. I made a spanish moss christmas...
Easy Cheese Fondue
Check out the recipe we use for easy cheese fondue that is oh so yummy and perfect for special occasions! Big traditional holiday meals are awesome. Sometimes, however, it's fun to do something a little more quirky. Sean & I love having fondue for special occasions - it really feels like a treat, but it's...
Need a Last Minute Gift? DIY Something This Weekend!
I know, I know, Christmas is less than a week away. And it's totally likely that you're still looking for a present for someone. Maybe everything is over your budget, maybe you can't find the perfect thing. Here's some ideas out of our DIY archive that are low cost, super cute, and make great gifts....
Jingle Bell Ball
For our anniversary a couple weeks ago, Morgan got me what she called a "self-serving" gift- tickets to the Jingle Bell Ball in North Charleston. She meant self-serving because she was the one that really wanted to go, but it sounded fun, so I was down. Plus, we had some really good seats. P.S.- sorry...
Easy DIY Faux Leather Tassel Present Topper Keychains
Are you done with your Christmas shopping yet? Do your packages need just a little something extra? How about topping each gift with a faux leather tassle! They're super inexpensive and easy to make and they're adorable. After they're removed from the gift, they can serve as key chains, decorations on purses, or hang on...
A More Traditional Christmas Not-Mantle
I recognize how confusing this post title is, so let me explain. We already shared our tree decorations with you, which we designed with a Coastal Christmas theme. I love themes for Christmas, but Sean was raised with, and tends to prefer, a more traditional look. So, I decided to be supportive and give...
A Coastal Christmas Spanish Moss Wreath
If you live somewhere with a lot of Spanish moss hanging from the trees, this is a really cool way to create a DIY Christmas wreath! Wreaths are one of the classic Christmas decor items you have to have. So, this year I decided to make one that would go with my Coastal Christmas theme....
A Coastal Christmas Tree
If you love a coastal decor vibe for your home, make sure to keep that going at the holidays! Here's a coastal Christmas tree you and your guests will love! One of the most iconic parts of Christmas has to be putting up the tree. Apparently I’m weird (or maybe everyone else is weird) in...
No Sew Fur Snood - DIY faux fur infinity scarf
Sometimes I feel silly. I'm not a fashionista, I'm not in New York City. But, sometimes I get the silly urge to wear something... well, silly. This winter, it's a faux fur snood. {mackenzie horan} {asos} {erica wark} I'm not sure what snood actually means.... I'd say it'snot nearly a hood, but more hoody than...
Lilly Pulitzer Inspired Monogrammed Sweater!
Y'all know that I love anything pink, anything coastal, and anything monogrammed. So there is a very special place in my heart for anything Lilly Pulitzer. However, there is not always a place for it in my wallet. Not as often as I'd like, at least. So, when I saw this monogrammed initial sweater, I...
No Sew Winter Pillow Covers from Sweaters and Flannels!
I am all for holiday décor, but I don’t have a lot of space to display or store knick knacks or extra decor. Therefore, it is much more practical for me to decorate for Christmas in areas that I keep decorated all year long, just in a more wintery, Christmasy way. Check out my other...
No Shave November
Here's my experience participating in No Shave November! This is a fun tradition and one that I can actually change my appearance! I've been a participant in No Shave November most years since I went to college. I have truly come a long way. I remember the days of freshman and sophomore year Novembers and...
November Wrap Up
Can you believe that November is already over? It seems like the second half of this year has flown by in the blink of an eye. We've been busy trying to get things done before the holidays, but from here through the end of the year are going to be 99% Christmas focused. So, look...
My Best Fail Ever
Oh my god y'all... I am still pinching myself. This post is so, very exciting to me. To you, it might mean nothing, but to me, it had me jumping up and down and squeal with delight... The best part about the DIY project that I am about to share with you is that it...
Sea Shell Frames (& Another Gallery Wall!)
We've gone a bit gallery wall crazy around here. We have the heart gallery in the dining room, the grid in the master bedroom, and even a casual wooden frame gallery in the guestroom. But, there's always room for more. I have a bit of a seashell hoarding problem. I live 15 minutes from the...
101 in 1001: Folly Beach County Park
Continuing on our tour of Charleston County Parks to satisfy #37 on our list of 101 in 1001, today, we visit Folly Beach County Park. This park has had its ups and downs in recent years as much of it has been washed away due to erosion and they haven't been able to fix it. Luckily, the...
The Easiest Infinity Scarf DIY Ever - with bonus boot socks!
I like fall - I really do. The thing is, Charleston doesn't really get much of a fall. The leaves don't change. There's no apple farms. And it rarely gets cold. In the past week, it's been 80 degrees more often than 60 degrees. So, I'm not that into sweaters or jackets or coats. There's...
A Dipped Wooden Bowl Cactus Garden
Sean picked up a lot of wooden bowls when he lucked into an all-you-can-fit-in-a-trash-bag-for-$5 sale at a Junior League Whale of a Sale. They've been hanging out in the top of one of our kitchen cabinets for the better part of this year. I finally decided to get out the largest bowl and put it...
101 in 1001: Build a Work Station for Porch
The tough thing about living in a condo is that if you need to do some labor like sawing or anything, you don't have a lot a space to do it in. That becomes even harder when you have someone like Morgan around that constantly wants to do projects. I do all the work out...
Styling a Living Room Side Table
One of my very favorite pieces of furniture that I own (along with my vanity) is my living room side table. It's a broyhill piece with 16 little square drawers and a nice dark stain. I found it at the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store in Cary, North Carolina and seriously debated the purchase - I...
101 in 1001: Walk on the Beach at Sunset
To me, watching the sunset can be one of the most beautiful things in the world. And I'm talking about REALLY watching it set. That means sitting down with an unobstructed view of the sun going behind the horizon and watching how the light and colors change. If you can watch the sun go down...
101 in 1001: Overhaul the Laundry Room
Ok, so you've seen that we began overhauling the laundry room by tearing everything out and painting it pink. I knew Morgan always wanted a pink room, so we chose a room that is behind closed doors most of the time so my eyes don't bleed out. Plus, it makes her happy and adds a...
101 in 1001 - Painting a Room Pink!
I have ALWAYS wanted a pink room! Pink is my favorite, favorite color. I have pink everything, which one reason that I never have painted walls pink - pink on pink on pink can be a bit much, even for me! So, when it came time to make over my laundry room (I was so...
Lilly Pulitzer Framed Monthly Calendar
I'm always looking for a little pop of color in my life. I've also got a soft & sweet spot for the Live Colorfully life philosophy of the late Lilly Pulitzer. I've been hoarding an old 2011-2012 calendar for a while now, and decided to finally put it to use as a cute frame-able calendar....
October Wrap Up
Happy Halloween! It's been a busy month here for us, traveling a lot! Here's what we've been sharing on the blog: In the Condo: I celebrated the one year anniversary in my condo and shared an updated tour! We majorly updated our living room by streamlining the media on the Hemnes entertainment center from Ikea....
101 in 1001: A "Just Because" Treat
We've been out of state 3 out of the last 4 weekends, I've just started a new job, and we've spent a decent chunk of our after-work evenings gathering, labeling, and dropping off stuff for my Junior League's Whale of a Sale (it's next week!). So, other than our super awesome (and shockingly easy) pantry...
How to update wire pantry shelves with easy DIY wooden shelves
Looking for a DIY pantry idea? Replacing wire pantry shelves with wooden shelves is a simple and inexpensive way to make a major update to your kitchen. Here's how to do it! I've been dying to redo my pantry since... basically move in. I mean, don't get me wrong. I was thrilled to have a...
101 in 1001: Palmetto Islands County Park
One of our 101 in 1001 goals is to visit every major park in the Charleston County Parks and Recreation system. This weekend, we crossed off Palmetto Islands County Park in Mt. Pleasant after hitting up a used book sale that was going on nearby. You can read our page on all of the Charleston...
How to Install a Porch Ceiling Fan
If you are wondering how to install a porch ceiling fan, this post should be helpful to you! Boy, having a screened-in porch is nice and allows you to have some nice times outside without being totally outside and keeps the bugs away. But living in Charleston, sometimes it's just too friggin hot to sit...
The Great Spaghetti Squash Experiment
I am constantly on a quest to eat healthy & lots of veggies. Of course, there are several things standing in my way. One of them is spaghetti. I've heard from several people that "spaghetti squash is so good it's just like pasta" so I thought I would give it a try... here's how it...
Window Shopping - Consign Charleston!
One of my very favorite hobbies is thrifting. I love looking for furniture, projects, items, or inspiration. So, I am always thrilled to find a new thrift store that I have never visited before, especially in my own back yard! So, when I had a spare hour last week, I leaped at the opportunity to...
101 in 1001- Spooky Old Jail Ghost Tour
Happy Halloweek, y'all! I'm excited to bring you Halloween projects all week! If you want to see a couple of our favorites from last year, be sure to click over & check out our scary monster wreath & eyeball picture frames! We will be back every day this week with a new Halloween inspired project...
Five Ways to Decorate Pumpkins
Happy Halloweek, y'all! I'm excited to bring you Halloween projects all week! If you want to see a couple of our favorites from last year, be sure to click over & check out our scary monster wreath & eyeball picture frames! We will be back every day this week with a new Halloween inspired project...
Spooky Graveyard Cookie Cake
Happy Halloweek, y'all! I'm excited to bring you Halloween projects all week! If you want to see a couple of our favorites from last year, be sure to click over & check out our scary monster wreath & eyeball picture frames! We will be back every day this week with a new Halloween inspired project...
A Gruesome Dead Head Wreath
Happy Halloweek, y'all! I'm excited to bring you Halloween projects all week! If you want to see a couple of our favorites from last year, be sure to click over & check out our scary monster wreath & eyeball picture frames! We will be back every day this week with a new Halloween inspired project...
Condo-iversary!
I cannot believe it - as of this weekend I have been living in my condo for a year! It's crazy because, in some ways it feels like I've been here forever & in other ways I feel like I've just gotten here! There are so many more projects that I want to get to.......
101 in 1001 - A Vineyard & A Corn Maze!
Even though we just shared our 101 in 1001 a couple of weeks ago, we spent about a month planning it and coming up with our 101 goals. So, when we added visit a vineyard (#30) & go to a corn maze (#97) to our list, we had no idea that we'd be able to...
Vacation Recap - Amicalola Falls, Georgia
We wanted to make a fall getaway this weekend, so we headed to a place that I had heard of before, but never been, called Amicalola Falls State Park. It's in Georgia, about an hour and a half from Atlanta, and is home to an amazingly stunning 729 foot waterfall and the start of the...
Easy Organization Under the Bathroom Sink
Recently, we've been doing a mini makeover in the master bathroom. Sean made a driftwood candle holder & splatter art for over a toilet. I made a faux capiz chandelier & tile framed the mirror. The last thing on our list was really something that most people will never see - organizing under the sink....
Updating Old Bookshelves
We recently replaced our mismatched living room storage with one cohesive entertainment center. I'm so in love with the look, but I didn't want to ditch the bookshelves that we already had. Keeping them in the condo allowed me to sort of focus on "styling" the entertainment bookshelves without feeling like I had to display...
A Cool Closet!
I love clothes & I love home decor. What is the perfect combination of the two? An awesome closet! I'm sure you've seen the awesome closet systems that Sean built for me! Having a systems helps me stay super organized & really appreciate my clothes. I am super excited to share my first Cool Closets...