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Decorating

Laundry Room Makeover
Winter Decorating Ideas
Nostalgic Christmas Home Tour
Vintage Inspired Hot Cocoa Bar
Autumn Home Decor Tour
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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Happy Friday! I’m oh so thankful for beautiful s Happy Friday! I’m oh so thankful for beautiful sunshine especially when our family has been hit by illness this week. Everyone is on the upside, thankfully, and I’m hoping we’ll fell well enough to get outside and soak up some much needed natural vitamin D. After so many days of wet, gloomy weather this is like balm for my soul! 🍃 What’s the weather like where you are?
Here is a friendly PSA for you...do not, I repeat, Here is a friendly PSA for you...do not, I repeat, DO NOT attempt to apply eyeliner while you have the hiccups. It won't go well. Trust me on this one! 😜

In other news, the hot cocoa station is finally gone and in it's place is a fresh new look that was kicked off by finding a beautiful, rustic vase at @homegoods. It feels like my home is rising up to welcome Spring and I'm so ready for sunshine and longer days. 🍃

Don’t forget to check out my stories tonight for Friday funnies! I love hearing from so many of you who say it’s your favorite way to wrap up your week. ☺️

Happy weekend to you dear friends!
It’s Tip Tuesday time! This week I’m sharing o It’s Tip Tuesday time! This week I’m sharing one of my most favorite ways to simply and inexpensively add seasonal decor to your home. There’s nothing like getting big impact with little effort and without breaking the bank! #tiptuesday #decorforless
What a gift it was to wake up on the first day of What a gift it was to wake up on the first day of March and see glorious sunshine greeting us after a few days of ice and snow. This is the month of hope and expectation and I’m here for it.

Happy March first dear friends! 🍃
Our first ‘laundry room’ wasn’t actually a r Our first ‘laundry room’ wasn’t actually a room at all. The 20+ year old washer and dryer we inherited after we got married was hooked up in the garage of our small townhouse. Our second ‘laundry room’ was an improvement because it was actually INSIDE the house but it was in our family room behind bifold doors.

So when we moved into this home 15 years ago I literally jumped up and down when I saw this real laundry room. Never mind that it had dated counters and an old stained sink. It was an actual room!

We made minor updates to it over the years but other, more visible, spaces took priority so we spent our resources on beautifying those.

But, last summer, we finally had new counters installed and made a few more updates that have completely transformed this room. 

Now, it’s almost a joy to do the laundry…almost! 😉

For more photos and details head on over to my website using the link in my bio.
“In you, LORD my God, I put my trust. I trust in “In you, LORD my God, I put my trust.
I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.

No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause.

Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths.

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

Remember, LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old.”

Psalm 25:1-6
Ronald Reagan famously said that “all great chan Ronald Reagan famously said that “all great change in America begins at the dinner table.” I think this is true for everyone worldwide. You simply can’t put a value on the importance of gathering together for a meal with those you love. But, sometimes, we can struggle with getting the conversations flowing. So for this #tiptuesday, I’m sharing some tools we’ve used in our home. 🍃
There is just something about the combination of l There is just something about the combination of lemon and honey. It’s rustic yet fancy, sweet yet tart, spring-like yet comforting on a cold winters day. 

And that’s why this is hands down one of my favorite recipes! I decided to take a basic tea cake and turn it into a loaf of sweet, tart, simple yet fancy goodness and the only thing bad about it was how quickly it disappeared!

🍋You can find the recipe by following the link in my bio 🍯
“Have regular hours for work and play; make each “Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well.” (Louisa May Alcott).

The sun is shining and it’s the perfect day to photograph our laundry room which got a bit of a makeover. This space is definitely useful as it bears the brunt of everyone tromping through it all day long but I think I’ve managed to make it pleasant as well. One of my greatest realizations in my homemaking journey was when I recognized that those two things weren’t mutually exclusive. In fact, it’s the pleasant that enhances the useful and vice versa.

I’ll have the rest of the makeover reveal on my website soon but I just couldn’t resist sharing a sneak peek with you today! 🌿
A little bit of snow and ice leading to a two hour A little bit of snow and ice leading to a two hour school delay and then a little bit of sunshine followed by fog. That’s how our Valentines Day began!

I’m so thankful for my cozy home and my loves who live here with me and I can’t wait to spoil them a bit tonight. We don’t go crazy on Valentine’s Day but I try to still make it sweet even if it’s simple. 💕

Do you celebrate at your house? What’s your favorite treat?
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