The following post is from Erin of The Humbled Homemaker: How to Furnish a House on Craigslist Nearly three years ago, my family made a cross-continent move from a short ministry stint in Vancouver, BC, Canada, to North Carolina. We arrived at our new home with six suitcases, a jogging stroller, a pack ‘n play,…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: 5 Ways to Update Old Furniture The old furniture is beautiful. Many pieces are sentimental - passed down from generation to generation. Others are rescued from thrift shops, estate sales, and antique shops. The quality and character of the old furniture are amazing. Each piece…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: 5 Resolutions for Your Home Decor With the start of a brand new year, most of us make resolutions about health, finances, and time management, but home decor resolutions often don't make it on our lists. Home is a sanctuary, a place of relaxation and…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Felt Snowman {Winter DIY Decor} Today, I'm sharing a cute little felt snowman DIY decor craft. This craft is so incredibly versatile - it could be a package ornament, a series of snowmen could be hung together or they can just be placed around your…
A few months ago, I came across a picture of an apple crate shelf, and I was instantly hooked. I love the rustic look of apple crates in home decor, especially when combined with modern elements, and I would use them throughout my whole house if I could! Apple crates can be used in so…
Welcome back for the next installment of my virtual home tour - The First Level! Today we'll finally head inside! But first, let's spend a few minutes out on the porch. Even on an overcast day, it's one of my favorite places to be! Because we're in the mountains, we get a really nice…
[/caption]Contentment is something I think about a lot, and I think it's an important attitude to cultivate in regards to our homes as well. That's easier said than done sometimes, though. Don't get me wrong. I love our home. I love the lot our home is built on. We are blessed, and I don't ever…
The following post is from Lindsey M. Roberts, a design & décor writer: 5 Ways to Love Your Home Just like a spouse or a friend, your home needs some love to stay happy. And thinking of a house as a loved one might help us all think creatively about how we can give it…
I love blankets and throws, and because we keep our home so cold in the winter, we have quite a few throughout our home. We use throws as part of our decor throughout the year, but now that winter is approaching, you'll find more of them folded and stacked in corners or on the couch,…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Decorating for Fall with Burlap! Autumn is my favorite time of year! After the unbearably hot summers of the South, I crave cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes (the only "coffee" I drink), cozy sweaters, and shorter days. By the end of August, I'm ready to…