I created this home bar area in our home earlier this year and finally feel like it is finished being styled. I’ve come a long way since I first talked about it in June. The Bar Cabinet As I mentioned in a previous post, I found this cabinet from Target and left out the middle shelves to fit a cooler into it and become a bar. I chose this particular cabinet because…
It’s the week of Christmas and I thought I would share my Christmas table for the year. I made a few improvements since last year and I’m excited to share. The Table and Chairs First thought I would start with the table and chairs. I mentioned in a previous post about my dining room all about my new table and chairs. The table seats up to 12 which is great. I added…
Back in August I wrote a post about some DIY projects I was planning for the fall. Here is the progress on the DIY home projects I was planning for the fall as well as everything else that popped up along the way. Unplanned Projects There are a lot of fun projects that just sort of happened, which I am totally fine with. Recommended: Affordable Bedroom Update Most of these are within…
Pleated curtains with trim is a classic look. So here is how to get the designer look using Ikea curtains. I’ve seen curtains like this all over Instagram and Pinterest, but custom ones can be expensive. Ikea RITVA Curtains These Ikea RITVA curtains are a great deal at $30 for the pair and have a nice linen look to them. They have pleating tape already which makes it super easy for them…
Finding beautiful, affordable wine glasses can be tough. The holidays are coming up, and I remember a year ago seeing gorgeous tablescapes with crystal glasses and dreaming of having my own. So dress up your table with these beautiful and affordable wine glasses. I will mention the price as of today, but know that prices may fluctuate. Traditional Crystal Look Some of these are crystal wine glasses, while others just have that…
Gifts can be hard in general, and then there are those people in our lives that are especially hard to shop for. Maybe they aren’t materialistic people, or they just have very specific taste. Here are some gift ideas that are bound to make everyone happy. Membership Gifts A great gift is the gift of a membership! These are more experience based and a great option for the person in your life…
Christmas cards are a fun tradition but can get pricey. The beautiful ones can be even more expensive. This year I found a way to do it myself on a budget. I’ve talked extensively on the subject of designing and printing your own stationery and invites in the post below. This post will be about my Christmas cards specifically. Recommended: How to Design Invitations and Stationery Inspiration for Christmas Cards The very…
Today I am sharing what I have been working on around the house in terms of Christmas Décor! This is my first time going all out with Christmas décor since I have my own house and don’t plan to move anytime soon. I am starting to slowly grow my Christmas décor over time, and plan to save money by shopping clearance after Christmas. So this year I want to focus on the…
