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The Imprint
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Incorporating Advent Candles Into Your Christmas Decor
Simple Hot Cocoa Station
My Crazy Christmas Shopping at Hobby Lobby
Simple and Sweet Hot Cocoa Bar
Holiday Housewalk Christmas Tour 2018
Simple and Traditional Christmas Mantel
Dear Hallmark Channel
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Simple Spring Tabletop Decorating
Spring Tulip Inspiration
DIY Love Mug from At The Picket FenceHow to Make a Custom Mug
10 Fabulous New Years Eve Appetizers
And the Soul Felt It’s Worth
Your Turn to Shine!
Take Your Mantel From Fall to Christmas
Winter Decorating in the Dining Room
Simple Christmas Front Porch Decorating
Christmas Home Tour 2017
Cozy Home Decor Gift Ideas
How to Make a Hot Cocoa Bar in 10 Steps
DIY Chalkboard Leaf Napkin Rings
Simple Christmas Ideas and Inspiration
Patriotic Desserts
Scars….
Baked Lemon Rosemary Donuts
Repurposed Wreath Ideas
Our Best Spring Ideas and Inspiration
Affordable Easter Table Decorating Ideas
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Christmas down South….
Easy Eggnog Cake with Eggnog Icing
Healthy Holiday Appetizer
Winter Buffet Table in the Dining Room
My Christmas Home Tour
A Winter Inspired Christmas Mantel
Five Cute Christmas Ideas
DIY Wood Slice Thanksgiving Serving Trays
Thanksgiving Gratitude Tree
Apple Hazelnut Cocktail Recipe
Weekend Wonderings Fourth of July Edition
Weekend Wonderings
Creamy Brown Sugared Strawberries
how to make a wood ruler basketHow to Make a Patriotic Wood Ruler Basket
Mother’s Day Brunch Table Setting
My Snowball Tree Love Story
Aged Galvanized Metal Tray
A Stroll Through the Garden
When You Don’t Feel Easter-y
Plum Tart with Puff Pastry
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Simple Spring Decorating Ideas
Easter Mantel
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Simple Easter Egg Tabletop Craft
Valentine’s Day Hand Pies
Chalkboard Valentine’s Day Crossword Puzzle
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How to Make an Appetizer Tree
Grandma’s Box
A Simple Hot Cocoa Station
Paper Angels and Pretty Trees
Glam-ish Christmas Entry Decor
Christmas Home Tour 2015
DIY Mirrored Christmas Tree Stand
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American Flag Candle Log
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Repurposed Candelabra Flower Planter
Homemade Valentines Day Gifts
How to Paint a Pillow
Our Song ~ A Personalized Record
Sequined Heart Valentines Day Accessories
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Our Family Christmas Tree
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Gift Ideas for Foodies ….
Original Fantasy Fudge Recipe … a sweet treat!
Christmas Home Tour ~ Holiday Housewalk
Scripture Wrapped Advent Candles
Christmas in the Kitchen
The Best and Easiest Cranberry Sauce Ever!
DIY Gratitude Tree
Hosting holiday guests … and a Hoover giveaway!
A Few of My Favorite Things
French Country Christmas Mantel
Free Thanksgiving Printable …
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Sharpie Stenciled Thanksgiving Lazy Susan
Setting a blue and white Thanksgiving Table
Hot Apple Pie… A Low Calorie Cocktail
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Bandana Rosette 4th of July Shirt
Recycled Bottles Patriotic Centerpiece
Easy Lemon Creme Brulee
Take Five: Five Five Minute Spring Crafts!
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Flower Easter Egg Tree & a Spring Party
Ten Inspiring Spring Ideas and a winner!
It’s a Spring Thing Linky Party and Giveaway!
A Mom Fail and a Button Shamrock Shirt
Date Night and a Chalkboard Word Search Puzzle
5 Minute Valentine Craft and Free Printable
Nutella Hand Pies for Valentine’s Day!
Take Five: DIY Poppers for Valentines Day
Five Minute Valentine’s Day Craft: Notes Jar
Gluten Free Cranberry Cake
Merry Christmas Dear Friends!
Outdoor DIY Marquee Sign for the Holidays! #damagefreeDIY
The Box
Easy DIY Gift Wrapping Ideas
Five Minute Crafts: West Elm Inspired Tinsel Ornaments
A Christmas Tree Made from Cabinet Knobs?
Holiday bar cart ideas and a Home Goods giveaway!
12 Creative Christmas Tree Ideas & $1800 Balsam Hill 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
Five Minute Crafts: Gold Dot Christmas Ornament
Last Minute Thanksgiving Decor Idea
Mason Jar Advent Calendar & Advent-ures
Homemade Vanilla Extract & Creative Gift Packaging
Mirrored DIY Christmas Tree Stand
Fabric Scrap Christmas Trees
Five Minute Crafts: DIY Faux Snowballs
A Blue, Blue, Blue Thanksgiving Tablescape!
A Thankful Thanksgiving Mantel
Holiday Appetizer: Roasted Beet Salsa and Brie…and a giveaway!
Five Minute Crafts: Faux Stenciled Holiday Platters
Of Groaning Sideboards and Apple Pan Dowdy
Creatively Made Home…Home for the Holidays!
Five Minute Crafts: Magnetic Letter Tray Art
Blue and White Fall Dining Room Reveal ~Kirkland’s Giveaway
Etched Glass Snowflake Lamp! Let it Snow!
Last Minute 4th of July Decor & Recipes!
Recycled Patriotic Party Ideas for the 4th of July
Easy 4th of July Dessert ~ Patriotic Hand Pies
A Father’s Love
Celebrating a Legacy of Patriotism on Memorial Day
Petite Spring Wreath from JoJo and EloisePetite Spring Wreath
Hallelujah! He is Risen!Hallelujah! He is Risen!
When Good Friday Doesn't Feel Very GoodWhen Good Friday Doesn’t Feel Very Good
Glittered Egg Place Cards
It's A Spring Thing Feature Round Up from At The Picket FenceIt’s A Spring Thing Party Features!
Lace Dyed Easter Eggs
Muffin Tin Nests
its a spring thing round up from At The Picket FenceFourteen Fabulous Spring Projects and a Linky Party!
Easter Brunch Buffet ~ Care to Join Me?
Spring Centerpiece and Mantel Decor from At The Picket FenceSpring Centerpiece and Mantel Decor
Bird’s Nest Cupcakes in Mason Jars
Before and After Easter Treats from atthepicketfence.comBefore and After Easter Treats!
Chocolate and Mint Shamrock Brownies from At the Picket FenceChocolate and Mint Shamrock Brownies
A Love Story
DIY Flower Necklace
Hearts Made of Clay for Valentine’s Day
Decadent Valentines Day Chocolate Bark from At The Picket FenceDecadent Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bark
DIY Love Mug from At The Picket FenceDIY Love Mug…for Valentine’s Day!
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What Is Love? Valentine’s Day Tree
Faux Wood Valentine's Day Candles from At The Picket FenceFaux Wood Valentine’s Day Candles
Mini Boden Inspired Heart Applique T-Shirt
Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake from At The Picket FenceStrawberries and Cream Pound Cake! I heart it!
Our Best from 2012 ~ Happy New Year!
Ring in the New Year with Cake!
The good news of Christmas….
Hosting a Holiday Party!
Inspiring Christmas Features!
Pinecone Christmas Trees from At The Picket FencePine cone Christmas Trees..simplicity at its best!
O Holy Night Mirror and Advent Mantel
Framed Christmas Wreath and Front Porch Decor
Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint NOEL Sign from At The Picket FenceMiss Mustard Seed Milk Paint…NOEL Sign
Metallic Sea Shell Christmas Trees from At The Picket FenceMetallic Sea Shell Christmas Trees
Ribbon Banner Ornaments and Being Blog Worthy
Holiday House Walk 2012 At The Picket FenceAt The Picket Fence….our Holiday Houses!
Two Fun Holiday Announcements!
a tale of two Christmas treesA Tale of Two Trees..Christmas Tree Blog Hop
Simple DIY Advent Calendar
Small Business Saturday Shopping!
A Song of Thanksgiving
Glitzy Thanksgiving Place Setting Menus from At The Picket Fence and KrylonGlitzy Thanksgiving Place Setting Menus…a fun last minute craft!
Ballard Holiday Table Runner Knock-Off
Farewell to Fall in My Home
Corn Husk Wreath and Flower Napkin Ring
Thanksgiving Traditions Party Highlights
Thanksgiving Tablescape, Corn Husk Flowers and a Linky Party!
Pumpkin Pie Latte…a perfect fall treat!
How To Make a Creepy Crawly Halloween Canvas
Thrift Store Door Decor For Fall
A Picket Fence 4th of July!
Fourth of July Fire Cracker Jello Shots (kid and adult version) from www.atthepicketfence.comFirecracker 4th of July Jello Shots!
Patriotic Pool Noodle Firecrackers!
Perfectly Patriotic Memorial Day Features
Lemon-Raspberry Coffeecake…a spring dessert for the hop!
Bunny Blog Hop~Resurrection Garden
Damask and Book Page Easter Egg Topiaries
Spring Mantel Copycat
At The Picket Fence Valentine’s Day Recap…
Valentine’s Day Features!
Make Your Own Tiered Tray Tutorial
Envelope Chair Backer and Giveaway Winner!
Christmas Garland turned Valentine’s Wreath
Valentine’s Day Garland and Vignette
Dollar Tree Valentine’s Day Ring of Roses Wreath
Feathered Boa Heart Wreath
Fun and Easy Tinsel Wreath and a few more decorations
Three Dollar Tree Wreaths
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
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DIY Halloween Candy Jars
A Tale of 3 Pumpkins … Pumpkin Two: Faux Nailheads
How to make a book page pumpkin
A Tale of Two Mantels…Part One
Labor Day Gone Dreamin…
4th of July Decor-“Bang” for your Buck!
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“No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom “No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.”
General Douglas MacArthur

Grateful today and every day for those who were vigilant to the point of death in the preservation of our freedom and the principles upon which our country was founded. May we honor their sacrifice by being vigilant too. #memorialday
I’ve been on the lookout for small side tables t I’ve been on the lookout for small side tables to pit next to our outdoor couch and when I spotted these plant stands at @walmart from their @betterhomesandgardens line I knew they would be perfect…and they are!! 👏🏻 This is not a sponsored post. I’m just happily sharing this great find and why we should always be open to thinking outside of the box when it comes finding solutions for our decorating dilemmas.

Now we’re ready to head into this beautiful weekend! ☀️
What do you do when you want to use a bunch of boo What do you do when you want to use a bunch of books in your decorating but it can cost $50 or more for just ONE brand new book? Head to the secondhand bookstore of course! I’m so excited about this new look in my family room and this easy, inexpensive decorating tip I’m bringing to you for this #tiptuesday
Today feels like one of those days that is worthy Today feels like one of those days that is worthy of a chef’s kiss. Blue sky with nary a cloud in sight, perfect mid-70’s temps, a gentle breeze blowing through my hair as I walk around my yard to see the status of my flowering plants.

This morning I was running errands and the weight of hard things that are happening in the world, the culture, my own community and even in our circle of friends just felt so heavy.

But, as I was exiting a store, I passed a couple who were in their late 60’s/early 70’s and holding hands as they walked through the parking lot. I happened to glance over just as the husband lifted his wife’s hand up and planted a kiss right on it. It was a moment that reflected such love and tenderness and it was made sweeter by the fact that they weren’t spring chickens. I felt honored that I had been the one to observe and appreciate that moment.

What an incredible thing it is that as humans we are able to hold so many emotions in our souls all at once. To feel sorrow for the pain a friend is enduring, grieve the decline of a culture drifting further from the Lord, ponder how to navigate a challenging school situation, marvel at and enjoy the beauty of creation right outside my door and feel joy at getting to see a tangible example of lasting love while walking through a parking lot.

I truly believe that as we mature in our lives and in our faith, we learn to embrace the tension that comes with the collision of different emotions and recognize that they can all coexist at the same time without one taking something away from another. Simple joys make the hard stuff a bit easier and hard stuff makes us appreciate those simple joys even more.

What’s a simple joy that you are thankful for today?
Oh what an absolutely lovely weekend we had!! Here Oh what an absolutely lovely weekend we had!! Here are some highlights…

*Friday night I joined some wonderful ladies at church for a time of fellowship and yummy desserts. I made a strawberry lemon coffee cake and it was amazing if I do say so myself. ☺️ We are new-ish to this church and have just felt so warmly welcomed and folded in which has been very healing.

*Saturday was filled with getting our outdoor spaces spiffed up and my guys got our new table put together!

*Sitting outside for lunch with a yummy salad and iced tea felt like a little slice of heaven.

*Sunday we went to the iris gardens with my in-laws and then came home for naps and the most mouth watering ribs that my sweet husband had on the smoker all day.

*This glorious weekend ended with some ferocious rounds of UNO-corn (a hilarious version of UNO) and brownies my sweet daughter made for our dessert.

How was your weekend sweet friends? 🌸
I am absolutely and completely a better version of I am absolutely and completely a better version of myself when the sun is shining! Raise your hand if this is true for you too.

And, not only do I feel myself seeming to physically rise up from a slumbered state to greet the sunshine we've been longing for, I find that it seems like my house is rising up too. Every room, every nook and cranny (even though I now see dust bunnies that I missed during my cleaning on the dreary days), every leaf and flower outside...it's all coming to life and breathing fresh hope into my spirit. What a gift it is to be able to enjoy this home in all of the seasons of the year and of our lives. Now, I'm going to head outside and clean our deck and maybe there will be some time leftover for those dust bunnies!
I’m slightly obsessed with these glass dispenser I’m slightly obsessed with these glass dispensers! They come with pre-made labels for SO many different options and would make a great Mother’s Day gift! I love how they add a bit of pizzazz to my kitchen. And they go perfectly with some of my antique accessories like the little dish my mother in law gave me for salt and pepper and the tiny toothpick holder which belonged to my great grandmother. 

If you’d like the link to order them, just leave a comment with the word ‘bottles’ and I’ll send it your way. They’re even on sale right now! 🙌🏻
The lilacs are coming! The lilacs are coming! This The lilacs are coming! The lilacs are coming! This is what I’m thinking (and sometimes saying out loud) every time I pass my dining room window and see my lilac tree bursting forth. I should probably just go full Paul Revere and ring a bell while I shout the news for all to hear. I’m sure my family would love that!

Lilac season is so bittersweet because it’s over way too soon but, fortunately, I’ve figured out how to capture the deliciousness of the fragrance by making my own lilac scented room spray. It’s SO simple!

Directions: Fill spray bottle with 50/50 ratio of water to vodka.

Add 12 drops of lilac oil. Give it a shake, spray and if the scent isn’t strong enough, simply add a few more drops of lilac oil.

This sweet little project was first featured in my book Life in Season and is definitely one of my favorites.

Have the lilacs started blooming where you live?
The cherry blossoms on the tree in our backyard ar The cherry blossoms on the tree in our backyard are at their peak and I’m here for it!
It’s time for another #tiptuesday! One of the gr It’s time for another #tiptuesday! One of the greatest joys of this stage in my parenting journey is getting to see the results of the years spent pouring into my children. The worry, the sleepless nights, praying, questioning our decisions and learning to trust in the Lord Who loves them even more than we do. We definitely didn’t do everything right, but what an an amazing experience it is to watch them become these incredible teens/young adults. My tip this week might seem simple, but I believe it can make a major difference in the lives of our children, in our homes and maybe, just maybe, in the culture too. 🌸
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