Our Southern Porch
Our porch is 90 feet all around and we absolutely love it. With a porch this large, we wanted to include statement pieces that would compliment the size of the space. We also wanted it to blend with the charming southern surroundings, so we installed 24″ gas lanterns, operable Read More
Vintage Door Hardware
Our very first home was a charming 1923 colonial with tons of character. It had mahogany woodwork throughout, custom built-ins, leaded glass windows, and crystal knobs on all of the doors. We sold that house 15 years ago and I still dream about it today. I’ve missed the character and Read More
Prepare your home for fall (& free pumpkin set)
There’s no denying it anymore: fall is here! The air is crisp, the leaves are starting to change, college football is on, and the kids are back in school. With the cooler weather, I find myself spending more time inside, so I’m taking some time to prepare my Read More
Decorating with Silhouettes
One of my favorite things to collect are silhouettes. Whether they come from a local antique shop or are uniquely created for our family, they always bring a smile to my face. I often find myself perusing antique shops & flea markets, in search of them. And anytime we can find an artist Read More
Decorating with Letter Boards
Letter boards are all the rave right now and for good reason. They are vintage inspired and a great conversation piece. You can decorate with them in any room of the house. They are fun and it’s entertaining to come up with sayings to put on them. Below are some pictures Read More
Dining Room Rug Makeover
Area rugs finish off any room beautifully and when you don’t have one, it definitely makes for an awkward space. I have literally spent the last four years searching for the perfect dining room rug. I’ve looked through catalogs, in stores and online, yet nothing captured my attention until I found Read More
House 214 Design Home Tour
I have an exciting announcement that I think ya’ll will love! Beginning today and continuing on a monthly basis, I will be featuring home tours! I absolutely love home design and enjoy looking into your homes and I’m sure my readers do as well. So this new monthly event is going Read More
One Project at a Time: August 2016
Summer is almost over so our family is enjoying these last few weeks of vacation as much as possible. Waking up early, packing lunches, homework, and football games are almost here. I don’t think I’m quite ready yet. I’ll take a good book and a chair on the beach. I Read More
Farmhouse Bench Makeover
Yesterday I stopped in at Tuesday Morning, before picking up my son from basketball camp. I typically browse their aisles about once a month. I’ve been on the look out for a plain bench that I could cover with blue ticking fabric and I found the perfect one at Tuesday Read More
Rustic Holiday Dining Room
I’ve had a lot of fun decorating our home for Christmas this year. There aren’t too many rooms left untouched. My dining room is just about complete. The only thing left to do is to put up the Christmas tree. Here’s a glimpse into our festive dining room. . Most Read More
