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Decorating

A New Look for the Family Room
Christmas Kitchen and Family Room
Christmas Home Tour Part One
Easy Hot Cocoa Station
Simple Fall Decorating Ideas for Your Home
A New Mirror for a New Look
Painted Staircase Handrail Makeover
A New French Country Dining Table
Tradition and a Christmas Home Tour
Tabletop Hot Cocoa Station
A New Front Door
Autumn Home Tour
Honed Quartzite Kitchen Counters Reveal
Open Shelving Decorating Ideas
A Dash of Joy!
Saying Goodbye to a Relic
Winter Decorating
Christmas Home Tour
My French Country Christmas Mantel
Incorporating Advent Candles Into Your Christmas Decor
Simple Hot Cocoa Station
A New Light For the Kitchen
My Most Simple Fall Home Tour Ever
Copper and Feathers Fall Mantel
My Favorite Decorating Tip
How to Decorate an Entry Table
Simple and Sweet Hot Cocoa Bar
Holiday Housewalk Christmas Tour 2018
Simple and Traditional Christmas Mantel
When You Can’t All Fit on the Couch Anymore
Fall Home Tour 2018
Fall Mantel with Traditional Colors
It’s OK if You Don’t Want a Farmhouse
French Country Home Tour
More Bargain Finds for the Office
Office Makeover Update
Decorating a Metal Cart for an Office
The Office is Getting a Makeover
New Rug in the Entry
Moss Ball Topiary
Simple Spring Tabletop Decorating
Finding the Perfect Rug
Spring Tulip Inspiration
Hobby Lobby Gift Card and DIY Home Planner Giveaway!
Living and Dining Room Hardwood Flooring Reveal
Staircase Makeover with Shaw Floors!
Winter Decorating Ideas
Your Turn to Shine!
Take Your Mantel From Fall to Christmas
Winter Decorating in the Dining Room
Christmas Home Tour 2017
Cozy Home Decor Gift Ideas
How to Make a Hot Cocoa Bar in 10 Steps
Never Going Back
Newly Painted Living Room Reveal
Vintage Copper Bread Box Find!
Six Gorgeous Fall Tours
Dining Room Makeover and Paint Color Reveal!
Fall Decorating Home Tour with Shaw Floors
My Best Deal Ever!
Fall in the South with Shaw Floors
Saying Good-bye to Yellow Walls
10 Unique Coffee Ideas
The Pillow Decision
Kitchen Makeover One Year Later
Vintage Wood Typeset Tray
Modern Farmhouse Home Tour
Weekend Wonderings
Dining Room Buffet Table Makeover
New Bedroom Chandelier
Simple and Sweet for Mother’s Day
Lilac Ideas and Inspiration
Pillows or No Pillows?
My Favorite Kind of Decorating
Repurposed Wreath Ideas
Our Best Spring Ideas and Inspiration
French Country Sofa Table
Vintage Coal Bucket Tabletop Decor
Front Door Dreaming
Affordable Easter Table Decorating Ideas
Cabinet Hardware Giveaway!
Kitchen Makeover Reveal!
Farmhouse Style Table and Chairs
Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day
Window Treatment Ideas
New Door Reveal!
Winter Decorating Ideas
The new year never looked so Lush!
Kitchen and Breakfast Room Flooring Makeover
Family Room Flooring Makeover with Shaw Floors
Winter Buffet Table in the Dining Room
My Christmas Home Tour
A Winter Inspired Christmas Mantel
Five Cute Christmas Ideas
New Door Coming Soon
Thanksgiving Gratitude Tree
Cozy fall fireplace decorations with an oversized chalkboardWhen Cost Leads to Creative Decorating
Peel and Stick Tile Backsplash Accents
Built In Kitchen Cabinet Makeover
Fall centerpiece with white pumpkins and hydrangeasA Simple Fall Dining Tablescape
Hot Apple Cider Station
Cozy fall fireplace decorations with an oversized chalkboardFall Home Tour 2016
Our Best Fall Ideas…So Far!
A Few of My Favorite Things
Turning an Appliance Garage Into a Coffee Station
Wood Chargers Turned Wall Art
Why French Country is My Favorite
Kitchen Makeover Sneak Peek
How to Make Framed Fabric Wall Art with Target Kitchen TowelsTurn Kitchen Towels Into Framed Wall Art
shutter doors as backdrop for french country decorMy Number One Question Answered
Weekend Wonderings Fourth of July Edition
An Antique Table and Chair for My Girl
Five Ways to Add Summer Style to Your Home
Coastal Inspired Summer Mantel
Nautical Outdoor Table Setting
Weekend Wonderings
French country style bedroom nightstandsNew Bedroom Nightstands
Farmer’s Market Sign in the Breakfast Nook
how to make a wood ruler basketHow to Make a Patriotic Wood Ruler Basket
Weekend Wonderings
French country home entry decorBi-fold Shutter Doors Turned Entry Decor
Weekend Wonderings
Master Bathroom Tour
Mother’s Day Brunch Table Setting
Aged Galvanized Metal Tray
Vintage Style Canvas Map
French Country Wall Clock
Easter Recipes and Table Decorating Ideas
Simple Spring Decorating Ideas
Bamboo Roman Shades in the Family Room
Decorating with Thrift Store Silver
Spring Buffet Table Decor
Girls Bedroom Makeover
Simple Easter Egg Tabletop Craft
Cabinet Makeover
Window Seat Decorating
Wood Typography Scripture Sign
How to Make a Memory Bench
When You Don’t Paint Furniture
She Wants a Pink Room
Taking Your Decor from Christmas to Winter
A Simple Hot Cocoa Station
Paper Angels and Pretty Trees
Glam-ish Christmas Entry Decor
Christmas Home Tour 2015
My Inspired Family Room Mantel
White and Gold Decoupage Pumpkins
Most Simple Fall Mantel Ever
Fall Home Tour 2015
Simple Fall Entry Decor
Before and After Dining Room Makeover
Kitchen and Family Room Makeover
Farmhouse Kitchen Makeover Reveal
An Amazing Farmhouse Makeover
Personalizing Your Home
DIY Wall Plate Rack
French Country Sconces
New Dining Room Chandelier
A Lazy Summer Tour
Ballard Designs Monogrammed Wall Plaque Knock-Off
Summer Home Tour 2015
Entry Decorated for Summer
DIY Coastal Rope Mirror
Easy Breezy Summer Decorating Ideas
Beautiful Farmhouse Home Tour
American Flag Candle Log
Patriotic Ideas and Projects
Easy Summer Cocktail Station
Deck Decorating Ideas and Giveaway!
Ballard Designs Pillow Knock-Off
Chalky Finish Coffee Table Makeover
New Dresser in the Master Bedroom
Nesting Trays Makeover
Rustic Wood Corbels in the Dining Room
Oversized Wall Clock in the Dining Room
Repurposed Candelabra Flower Planter
A New Piece in the Dining Room
Kitchen Island Makeover
Family Room Makeover Reveal
Fireplace Makeover Reveal!
Stereo Console Makeover
Built In China Cabinet Makeover
Decorate a coffee table like a boss on a budget!
Kitchen Desks Outdated? Say It Ain’t So!
Go Small or Go Home!
How to Paint a Pillow
Modern Country Cottage Home Tour
Of Hospitality and Julia Sugarbaker
From Christmas to Winter Decorating
New Kitchen Island Stools
It’s OK To Start Small
Our Family Christmas Tree
Photo Box Tree Topper & Giveaway!
Christmas Home Tour ~ Holiday Housewalk
Christmas in the Kitchen
DIY Gratitude Tree
Cabin in the Woods Tour ~ Our Parent’s Home!
French Country Christmas Mantel
Christmas Decor Sneak Peek!
Sharpie Stenciled Thanksgiving Lazy Susan
When You Don’t Have a White Mantel
My Other Fall Mantel
Fall Front Porch
Five Fun and Fabulous Pumpkin Ideas
Decorated Entry for Fall
Pottery Barn Inspired Fall Decor
The Bumpy Road to a Pretty Kitchen
Fall Home Tour and Fall Decorating Ideas
How to Make a Faux Olive Jar
DIY Wood Plant Stand
Mid Century Modern Eclectic, my signature style
Re-arranging the Dining Room
Deck Makeover Reveal!
Parade of Homes Tour ~ Far Above Rubies
Parade of Homes Tour ~ Housepitality Designs
Blue Home Decor Ideas …I’ve got the blues!
A Southern Summer Home Tour 2014
Tween Boy Bedroom Reveal & Giveaway!
Summer Home Tour 2014
DIY Wall Plate Rack
Tween Bedroom Makeover Plans & Giveaway!
Parade of Homes Tour ~ Hymns and Verses
HGTV Home Tour…the smartest home on the block!
New Entry Lighting!
Parade of Homes Tour ~ Refresh Restyle
Living Room Re-Reveal!
The 2 Seasons ~ Parade of Homes Tour
Kids Art Center and a Little Redemption
Am I Going to Get in Trouble for This?
How to Paint Glass Bud Vases for Spring
Thrift Store Game Board Photo Display
White Lace Cottage-Parade of Homes
If We Were Stranded on an Island…
Tiered Clay Pot Centerpiece
IKEA Bed Slats Turned Indoor Shutters
Come shop our collection at Joss and Main!
A sneak peek of our Joss and Main Collection
Save the date for our Joss & Main Collection!
DIY Painted Cork Board
French Country Home Tour ~ Parade of Homes
Burlap Bulletin Board Gallery Wall
Unexpected Elegance ~ At the Picket Fence Parade of Homes
Simple Winter Decorating Ideas
Appliance Garage Turned Coffee Station
Winter Pine Cone Terrarium
A Christmas Tree Made from Cabinet Knobs?
Holiday bar cart ideas and a Home Goods giveaway!
I’ll have a Blue Christmas Tree…
Decorating for Christmas …Heather’s Home Tour
Christmas Home Tour ~ Vanessa’s house
Monogram Themed Christmas Tree with Balsam Hill
Last Minute Thanksgiving Decor Idea
Blue and White Master Bedroom Reveal…and I need your help!
Mason Jar Advent Calendar & Advent-ures
Daisy Mae Belle~At the Picket Fence Parade of Homes
The Lily Pad Cottage ~ At The Picket Fence Parade of Homes
Five Minute Crafts: DIY Faux Snowballs
A Blue, Blue, Blue Thanksgiving Tablescape!
How to Create Simple Vignettes in Your Home
A Thankful Thanksgiving Mantel
Of Sisters and Pumpkin Pie Recipe Wall Art
On Sutton Place Home Tour ~ At the Picket Fence Parade of Homes
Spray Painted Ceramic Lamps & Thank You Bonnie Seymour
At the Picket Fence Parade of Homes ~ StoneGable
How to Make a Decorative Picket Fence
At the Picket Fence Parade of Homes ~ Southern Hospitality
Five Minute Crafts: Gold Gilded Leaf Plate
Nature Inspired Fall Decorating & A Break-Up
Blue and White Fall Dining Room Reveal ~Kirkland’s Giveaway
Our Fall Home Tours ~ Finding Fall & BHG
My Picket Fence Fall Mantel…literally!
Fall Front Porch Decorating
How to Make a Popcorn Kernel Wreath
A Golden Makeover
Brass Lamp Makeover: gilded and spray painted lamp shade
Etched Glass Snowflake Lamp! Let it Snow!
transitional fall mantel ideasTransitional Fall Mantel Ideas
Summer in my Home Tour
DIY Mason Jar Dining Caddy and Home Depot Giveaway
Mikasa Table Setting IdeasTable Setting Ideas and a Mikasa Giveaway!
How to Make Framed Fabric Wall Art with Target Kitchen TowelsHow to Make Framed Fabric Wall Art with Target Kitchen Towels!
Easy Summer Burlap Wreath
Ice Cream Birthday Party and Being 6…
It’s a blank canvas! Sharing the before pictures of my new house…
Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover Reveal!
Staircase and Entry Makeover Reveal!
Last Minute 4th of July Decor & Recipes!
Recycled Patriotic Party Ideas for the 4th of July
Kindle Fire Giveaway & Fun in the Sun Linky Party!
My Good Housekeeping Feature!
Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover Wall Art
Chalkboard Outdoor Coffee Table
For Love of a Slipcover and Toddler Bed Guardrails
The Time I Wore A Robe To Church
A Potting Bench Love Story
So Long Jack! How to Disguise Ugly Wall Fixtures
Hardwood Floor Hallway Makeover
Can’t Sew? No worries! {No Sew Round Up}
Place Mat Wall Art and a Bad Attitude
Drop Cloth Chair Skirts
Living Room Makeover Reveal
Summer Design Trends and a Party!
Patty Popular
In the Beginning…a No-Sew Stenciled Pillow
French Country Bathroom Makeover
No-Sew Burlap Bathroom Vanity Skirt
DIY Coastal Rope Mirror from www.atthepicketfence.comDIY Coastal Rope Mirror Makeover Challenge
Touring a Mediterranean Style Home
Glittered Egg Place Cards
It's A Spring Thing Feature Round Up from At The Picket FenceIt’s A Spring Thing Party Features!
Muffin Tin Nests
Easter Brunch Buffet ~ Care to Join Me?
Spring Centerpiece and Mantel Decor from At The Picket FenceSpring Centerpiece and Mantel Decor
I Owe You an Apology…
Vintage Bedroom Reveal!
A Love Story
What Is Love? Valentine’s Day Tree
Hanging Wine Racks and 9 Year Old Boys
Winter Terrarium
Tell Me How You Really Feel About Winter!
O Holy Night Mirror and Advent Mantel
Framed Christmas Wreath and Front Porch Decor
Ribbon Banner Ornaments and Being Blog Worthy
Holiday House Walk 2012 At The Picket FenceAt The Picket Fence….our Holiday Houses!
a tale of two Christmas treesA Tale of Two Trees..Christmas Tree Blog Hop
Ballard Holiday Table Runner Knock-Off
Farewell to Fall in My Home
Corn Husk Wreath and Flower Napkin Ring
An Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece Idea
Thrift Store Door Decor For Fall
Vintage Tool Box Turned Frugal Fall Centerpiece
Under Stair Closet Turned Butler’s Pantry
Sisters and Sewing…from Linda at It All Started With Paint
Ballard Designs Coral Topiary Knock-Off
How to make a faux wine box from www.atthepicketfence.comHow to make a Faux Wine Box Planter
Drop Cloth Curtains with Toile Trim
DIY Dartboard from Kitchen Cabinet www.atthepicketfence.comDIY Kitchen Cupboard turned Dartboard Cabinet
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Dresser Makeover from www.atthepicketfence.comArmoire Makeover
How To Customize a Bar Stool from www.atthepicketfence.comHow to customize a barstool
Damask and Book Page Easter Egg Topiaries
Spring Mantel Copycat
Old Shutter turned “Bow”tique!
At The Picket Fence Valentine’s Day Recap…
Make Your Own Tiered Tray Tutorial
Dollar Tree Valentine’s Day Ring of Roses Wreath
DIY Fabric Drum Shade Chandelier Tutorial www.atthepicketfence.comDrum Shade Chandelier Tutorial
Fun and Easy Tinsel Wreath and a few more decorations
Banisters and Foyers~Welcome to Vanessa’s Home
Chalkboard Frame Tree Topper
Two Mantels…One Meaning~ Vanessa’s Turn!
Heather’s Mantel~ Christmas Blogger Block Party 2011
Citrus and Evergreen~A Christmas Copycat
Anthropologie Snow Globe Knockoff
Let’s get this holiday season started…
A Tale of 3 Pumpkins … Pumpkin Two: Faux Nailheads
Kitchen Island Makeover as seen in BHG from At The Picket FenceKitchen Island Makeover Tutorial
My kitchen island transformation…Part One
A Tale of Two Mantels…Part One
Corn Husks…they’re not just for Tamales!
4th of July Decor-“Bang” for your Buck!
DIY Bookcase Turned Desk
Make Your Own “Frugal” Kitchen Cabinet Feet
Build a window seat yourself!

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Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter through the narrow Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.”.
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When I was a little girl we took a trip to Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, MO. One of the attractions there is the Marvel Cave. The whole theme park was actually built right around the cave! I will never forget the feeling of descending into the darkness. We had to walk down a steep, narrow path and I could feel the rocky walls beginning to close in on me. From time to time, our guide would even have to call out for us to duck our heads so as not to whack them on rocks that were jutting out. And just when it felt like we had been walking forever; just when it felt the most narrow and the most dark; just when we were starting to get really weary from navigating this path, we turned the corner and found ourselves awestruck as we gazed at this enormous room. Everywhere we looked there were stalactites and stalagmites. Lights had been installed and they reflected off of these formations creating the most beautiful colors on the walls. There were pools of water in a shade of aquamarine I had never seen before and waterfalls flowing from upper levels. That long, winding, damp trek had been so very worth it. The descent into darkness had revealed light…and life!

My prayer for you friends, is that you will look at that narrow path with the small gate as an opportunity. It’s an opportunity to experience the kind of freedom that our souls are longing for. The wide and broad path of the world promises us a freedom that is fleeting and temporary. But at the end of the narrow path, there is hope and peace and life everlasting.

I’m choosing the narrow path. And in spite of the hardships, in spite of the challenges and the fears and the times that can feel as dark as the journey down into a cave, I wouldn’t trade a single minute of it.
Happy weekend!! My limelight’s are finally bloom Happy weekend!! My limelight’s are finally blooming and I try really hard to not play favorites among the flowers in my garden but these beauties have my heart and bring me so much joy.

What’s bringing you joy today dear friends?
I can’t properly express how much joy it gives m I can’t properly express how much joy it gives me to know that my family loves being home. After a weeklong vacation, we all feel so happy to be back in our haven. As a homemaker in the truest sense of the word (the maker of a home), knowing my husband and children consider this the place where they feel the most relaxed and at peace means all of my intentions and efforts in this area are worthwhile. It’s not perfect and WE are not perfect by a long stretch. But, it’s where we feel the most free to be imperfect. And that makes it pretty wonderful! 🌱
Looking for a super simple summer meal? I made the Looking for a super simple summer meal? I made these last night and they were a big hit! I’ve seen variations of these online but this is my version. So yummy and ready in no time! 
#summerdinner #summerrecipes #grillingseason #grilling #easydinner #easydinnerideas
It’s been the weirdest summer so far here in the It’s been the weirdest summer so far here in the Willamette Valley! Extreme rain and cooler temperatures followed by extreme heat then back to cloudy and rainy. But the silver lining is that when the sun finally does reappear we definitely don’t take it for granted. My mood is lifting along with the clouds and I’m here for it! ☀️
Happy Independence Day!! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 M Happy Independence Day!! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

May we never take for granted the freedom given to us not by earthly authorities but by the ONE true authority. And may we live in such a way as to honor those who fought for and protect freedom and liberty. 

“Independence Day, freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed – else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.” Dwight D. Eisenhower
Happy Friday!! I’m working on a blog post to sha Happy Friday!! I’m working on a blog post to share all of the details of our family room shelving makeover but I’m super impatient and just had to give you all a sneak peek!! We are SO happy with how they turned out and it finally looks like I’ve always envisioned. Our quick fix years ago (scroll to see the before photo) never felt quite right but now? Soooo much better!! 🙌🏻 Big shoutout to our amazingly talented friend Matt @redemptive_woodworx for bringing our vision to life and doing such impeccable work.

I hope you all have a great start to the 4th of July weekend and make sure to check my stories later for Friday Funnies!
“Summer breeze, makes me feel fine. Blowing thro “Summer breeze, makes me feel fine. Blowing through the jasmine in my mind.” Nothing captures the aroma of summer for me quite like jasmine. With my windows open, the whole house is naturally scented and it’s one of my favorite parts of the season.
The month of June is coming to a close and it has The month of June is coming to a close and it has been JAM packed! The highlight by far though was my son's graduation from high school. When I started blogging, he was only 6 years old and some of you have been apart of my community here for that entire time. Now, he's 19 and there is a reason parents are told not to blink because the years truly do go faster than I ever could have imagined. He has become such an incredible young man we are so excited to see how God is going to unfold the next chapter of his life. We celebrated with parties galore (SO many open houses to attend!) and made memories we'll forever cherish. My mama heart was filled to bursting with the joy of it all! Now we're taking some time to just enjoy these warm, summer days making even more memories because, when you’re at this stage of parenting, you know all too well how much you need to grasp every opportunity to spend time together.

I hope your summer is off to a great start too dear friends! 🪴
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts o “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Happy first day of summer dear friends!! I can’t believe it’s been so long since I posted something new here but life has been crazy. I’ll have some new photos of house projects and life events to share with you soon but, got now, I’m just going to enjoy this gorgeous first day of summer after our ridiculously long, wet spring. ☀️
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