Today I’m going to share my $100.00 shiplap, farmhouse dining & living room makeover. Yes, I said $100.00 to makeover my entire Farmhouse dining and living room area in shiplap! We found a crazy cheap hack to get that farmhouse shiplap, living and dining room for less and we’re going to give you the step by step!… More
How to EASILY Get the Fixer Upper German Schmear Fireplace Look
Like many of you, I absolutely fell in love with the Fixer Upper German schmear technique Chip illustrated on several episodes. When I saw him using the technique on a fireplace I knew this is what I wanted to do with my boring red brick fireplace surround. … More
How to Make a Stunning Thanksgiving Centerpiece
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Are you ready for your holiday guests? I’m furiously working to decorate for the annual Thanksgiving feast. I get so many questions about my arrangements…”how did you do that!?!?” is usually the first question they ask. … More
DIY Holiday Desert: Sandwich Cookie Truffles
If you’re looking for Easter brunch dessert ideas that are easy to make we have a great recipe for you! These elegant, chocolate Oreo cookie truffles would make Martha Stewart green with envy! We’ll show you how to make flawless truffles that will make your Easter lunch and brunch guests wondering how you did it!… More
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Dinner Party Music Playlists- Listen Free!
It’s almost November and with all the Halloween preparations & parties behind me I’m focusing on the next holiday…Thanksgiving! Recently I did a post on the absolutely dismal selection of uninspired Halloween music playlists. I put together an awesome Halloween Party playlist for you guys which was a super popular. … More
Budget Friendly Fall & Thanksgiving Home Decor
It’s almost November! Call me crazy but I have all my Thanksgiving decorations in place by November 1st which means I’ve been shopping for new decor for weeks now! For this installment of A Country Girl’s Life, I’m bringing you the best of what I’ve found in my Thanksgiving/Fall decor searches. … More
ULTIMATE Halloween Party Playlists!
I’m neck deep in preparations for our annual Halloween Party! I’m searching feverishly to find awesome Halloween/Fall decor to add to the home (check out my HUGE list of classy Halloween/Fall Decor that are $10 or less).
We’re a little late on picking out costumes this year but we’ve decided on Forrest Gump and Jenny for a couples costume (I’ll post pictures for sure…my husband is going to be a riot!). … More
Whiskey Infused Maple Syrup Gift in a Jar
I know it’s only October but this is the time of year I start thinking about DIY gifts for the Christmas season. Usually these type of gifts take some thoughtful planning & time to create. I’d rather get these completed before the crazy Christmas rush that starts the day after Thanksgiving. … More
DIY Christmas Gift Seed Packets (No Gardening Required!)
It’s the most magical time of year! Annnnnnd most of the time it’s the most expensive time of year! I’m on a mission this year to make more gifts than I buy. I’ve been searching on Pinterest and Google for great ideas but most of the DIY Christmas gifts I’ve seen are just not very meaningful.… More
How to Dry Sunflowers for Gifts, Seeds & Keeping
If you’re anything like me you’ve been patiently waiting all summer for your sunflowers to bloom. We’ve really had a banner year with our sunflower patch. We grew several varieties which produced weeks worth of enjoyment well into October. Sadly, they are beginning to fade as we head deeper into fall….which brings me to the topic of my post!… More
