Mother's Day (well, holidays and birthdays too) tends to give me a little bit of anxiety. I don't know if it's the hype or the expectations or maybe a little bit of both

 It's Spring!  Spring in Texas is just glorious.  It lasts a split second but we soak it in as long as we can.  I wanted to share the Spring touches I've added to my living and dining areas with you.  This year I stayed neutral and kept the white flowing throughout....

Magnolia Market:  Haul or Hype?  People always ask if they should make the drive to Waco to the decor mecca called Magnolia Market.  Who could resist the stomping grounds of HGTV sweethearts Chip and Joanna?  Another question I am asked is which items in my home were p...

Oh how much fun I had last week planning for my good friend's gender reveal party.  I had the honor of being the 'secret keeper' entrusted with the envelope holding the sonogram revealing the sex of the baby.  The mama's sister made this box that I stuffed with colored...

I am convinced that I should be called 'The Keeper of Things'.  I have an affinity for 'treasures'.  But in all seriousness, there is a place for things of sentimental value in our homes and our home decor. The problem is that many of us keep these cherished items...

Simplifying and focusing on the basics to keep my house clean and tidy gives me room to breathe and enjoy what matters most.

I have to be honest.  I hesitate to even write on this particular topic because I feel like I am such a failure at 'letting my words be few'.  Holding my tongue.  Taking a moment to think before I speak.  Practicing silence.  

How about you?  Am I in the...

We yearn for simplicity.  This week's post serves as part one of my 'Simplify' series.  As we enter the new year may we be reminded that less is more. Simplifying life and home brings freedom to enjoy the things that matter most.

As the new year approaches, most of us begin to evaluate the year that has passed and look forward to the year ahead.  One thing that inevitably happens after the holidays as we move back into reality is that no matter our goals or resolutions, we are often governed by...

It's a week until Christmas and the kids' Christmas vacation from school has begun.  This year we took special care to decorate each of their rooms and I'd love to take you on a little tour.  

First up is our youngest's room.   She has our hand-me-down furnitu...