Well, it's officially time for most of us to start decorating for Christmas! I thought it would be fun to take a little trip down memory lane, what do ya say? Having a blog has so many perks, but the biggest is a chance to see how my rooms (and decor) have changed over the years. SO here are a few blasts from the past. Honestly, I cringe a little when I see how bad my photography was back when I first started. But it's good perspective! ... Read More about Decor of Christmas Past…
Around the World Progressive Dinner
I live in a pretty amazing neighborhood. I often refer to our neighborhood as an episode of Leave It To Beaver. If the weather is good, you will see kids playing in yards and parents standing in driveways talking. We've made some lifelong friends here and there are many weekend nights that we will all get together around a fire or play games in someone's kitchen. Last weekend we decided to have a Progressive Dinner and it was so much fun. If you aren't familiar with a progressive dinner... ... Read More about Around the World Progressive Dinner
the best LOTION for dry skin
The winter months are especially hard on our skin. I have tried so many lotions and creams over the years but nothing seemed to work great...until now. I've shared this lotion recipe in the past, but I thought since the weather is getting colder (and drier) it might be nice to share it again. It took a lot of trial and error, but I finally found a lotion concoction that is amazing. My youngest daughter has REALLY dry skin and this lotion has helped her so much!! ... Read More about the best LOTION for dry skin
Tips to Create Your Perfect Bed
This post is sponsored by The Dream Bed™ but all of the ideas and opinions are mine! Have you ever stayed in a really nice hotel or seen pictures in a magazine of a bedroom and thought "I could live in that bed"?! The bed is the foundation of any bedroom and although we want it look pretty, in this case, form should follow function. In my opinion there are two tips to create your perfect bed... ... Read More about Tips to Create Your Perfect Bed
How to Transform Your Mantel for Christmas
This post brought to you by At Home. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Unexpected Elegance. Christmas is just right around the corner so I thought I would share you with you my "formula" for creating the perfect mantel!! If you follow a few simple steps, you'll get great results every.single.time. ... Read More about How to Transform Your Mantel for Christmas