Smoky Mountain autumn

Autumn here in the Smoky mountains is an amazing feast for the senses, and one I look forward to with child-like anticipation every year. We mostly have trees that turn yellow around our house and…

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DIY door upcycle into mantel

I shared my Fall mantel Monday and wanted to share how I made it. I really wanted a mantel to decorate, but not a “faux” fireplace per say, so I grabbed one of my old doors…

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Getting ready for winter…

I love everything about autumn — cool days, clear blue skies and the amazing colors nature offers. I also love getting the house ready for the coming winter. That means bringing out the down comforters,…

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Simple Autumn Mantel

Yes, you read that right — mantel. I have missed not having a fireplace in this house, and have especially missed not having a mantel to decorate seasonally. So, I brainstormed and came up with…

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Trial and error fall vignettes

Since I placed my living room couch diagonally a couple months ago, I have had space to decorate behind it, where I put a small book shelf. I also had my old windows layered with…

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Fall and Family

I generally don’t share much about my family life, but in reality, it’s the most important aspect of my life, besides my faith. We had such a wonderful family weekend…very simple, but full of love,…

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Country life and potato digging

I was planning on shooting photos of some DIY leaf art today… …but when I saw my dad get the tractor out and head to the garden, I knew it was time to dig potatoes…

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Bringing out the box again…

I thought it was time to bring out the box and add a little bit of fall to my dining area.   I decided to add hydrangeas, pine cones, candles and the white pumpkins I…

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