Hospitality is a "practice." It is always being ready to help (even when our home is a mess). Here are some easy ways to practice it over the holidays! I REALLY started looking at the word hospitality a few weeks ago. Honestly, the BIBLE is where I kept ending up. There are so many verses about the topic and what I found made me rethink the word, entirely. Hospitality and entertaining are not the same thing, even though we often think of them as interchangeable. Hospitality is a ... Read More about How to practice Hospitality this Holiday Season-instead of “entertaining”
Best Gift for Wine Lover
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Helix for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Gift giving season will be here SOON!! I always struggle with what to give that person who has everything and doesn't want or need anything...you probably know THAT person, too. However, I think I've found the perfect gift for the wine lover in my life. It's a DNA test that will give you the primary wine flavors you are attracted to and how you’re likely to respond to subtle tastes like cut ... Read More about Best Gift for Wine Lover
Creating The Home You Love Course
If you are reading my blog, I think it's safe to say you love all things related to home decor. As home enthusiasts, I feel like at some point we’ve all wished for someone to tell us exactly how to transform a space that isn't reaching it's full potential. (Or maybe that is just me!) When I first got married, we bought an old home that needed a lot of updating. I was young, and there were times that I was almost paralyzed at making a decision because I just wasn't sure what to do FIRST. We ... Read More about Creating The Home You Love Course
$9 Bathtub Makeover
Do you have a large soaker tub that needs a little update? Check out my $9 bathtub makeover! My bathroom has slowly gotten updated, but the one thing that really hadn't been touched was the ginormous soaker tub. Honestly, I'm not a "bath person" so it rarely gets used. I wanted to give is a simple update, without spending much money. So, here was my inspiration picture... source: House Beautiful I LOVE the classic and luxurious feel. To recreate the look for my bathtub makeover, I bought a ... Read More about $9 Bathtub Makeover
Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Table
Get some great tips for an EASY Thanksgiving table and save some time to enjoy your guests! I love simple, especially when it comes to having people over to my house... you probably already knew that if you've read my blog for a while. I like simple but I also want my guests to know that I was thinking about them when planning the meal or gathering. So, as you know there's always a way to combine two! Here is a super simple and inexpensive Thanksgiving table that will make everyone feel ... Read More about Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Table