Eight years ago we built our home on a little slice of heaven in West Virginia. It was delivered in four boxes after being built in a factory, and a team of workers bolted the pieces together, added siding, and began the process of finishing the inside. Today, no one would guess that it was…
Despite my attempts to stick my head in the sand, we've begun looking at houses with our agent to get a feel for what is available and what is important to us in a home. Yesterday I realized that I really only have a few requirements and that I could happily say yes to anything…
This month marks seven years since we moved into our home, and as we prepare to list it for sale, I'm feeling a bit nostalgic. Although I've done a home tour before (and will do an updated one sometime this month), I've never really talked about the building process, which was quite the experience itself!…
Sean and I are a lot alike in a lot of ways, which is both good and bad, I suppose. One way we're very similar, though, is the speed with which we make decisions. Basically, thinking means doing in our family. As I was thinking about our decision-making process this weekend, I realized we've been…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: "These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.…
This giveaway is now closed! The winner is Amanda ([email protected])! Custom wall decals are one of the most popular ways to personalize your home because they're easy and affordable, matching the style of hand-painted stenciling without the time, cost and trouble of inscribing! WiseDecor offers dozens of options for your wall words in rich, long-lasting colors…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Summer is the time to eat outside. Not only do you get to enjoy the great outdoors, but there are no crumbs on the floor to sweep up. But just because you eat outside doesn't mean you can't make it pretty. Here are some easy…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: As much as I love changing the inside of the house to match the seasons going on outside, it can be hard to find the time. So, I have some quick ways to make small changes that help freshen up the house when I can’t…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Ahhhh....summer is right around the corner. Outdoor grilling, swimming, heat, relaxing as a family. These are staples of summer in our family. One thing I love is to sit outside with the family and hang out. In my mind, I can see Sheriff Taylor and…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Whenever I rearrange the accessories in my home, I usually use books to help change things up. Decorating with books is an easy, inexpensive way to add a punch of texture and color. Finding books at yard sales, second-hand stores or the library used book…