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Four Tips for Easy Fall Decorating: Simple & Natural Decor Ideas

Today I’m sharing four tips for easy fall decorating. These are simple ideas using natural elements that will bring the best of the fall season to your home, with minimal effort!

I never like to rush the seasons. I’m one to savor and treasure the moments we’re in. But.… I am a content creator, and if I don’t ‘create’ before you’re looking for inspiration, then I’ve not done my job! So with that in mind, I’m sharing my first post of the fall season. And don’t worry – I won’t be bombarding you with total fall for at least a couple more weeks, haha! 😉 read more

Sales Spectacular: All the Best Amazon Prime & Target Deal Days Finds!

From electronics, to kitchen and home appliances, to home decor, today I’m sharing all the best of Amazon Prime and Target Deal Days!

If you’re already an Amazon Prime member, then I’m sure you’ve heard of Amazon Prime Day. It’s takes place through tomorrow (7/13) and there are some crazy good deals – we’re talking even lower than Black Friday prices. I’ve been preparing for this post for days, going through all they have to offer to find the things I love and that I think you’ll be most interested in. (If you’re not already a Prime Member you can sign up here). But things sell out fast – so if there are things you’re thinking of getting now’s the time! read more

Summer Essentials: My 7 Favorites that Get me Through the Season

Summer is the season of fun in the sun, but it’s also the season of heat. And sunburns. And did we say heat?! Today I’m sharing my favorite summer essentials will help you get through the season in style – and comfort!

Summer is a season that kind of necessitates “essentials,” don’t you think? From a favorite beach towel to a favorite sunscreen, we all have things that help us get through, and enjoy, the season. These 7 summer essentials are my personal favorites and all of them make the season just a little easier, and a lot more fun! read more

How to Make Cut Peonies Last Longer: 5 Simple Tips

Peonies are just about everyone’s favorite flower, but do yours bloom too quickly and then burn out? These five simple tips will help make cut peonies last longer!

For me, there’s really just three seasons. The holiday season. Peony season. And the rest of the year. 😉 read more

French Style Fashion Essentials – Summer Version!

We’ve always been smitten with French style when it comes to fashion. That effortless attitude that is casual yet oh-so-chic. And today, we’re sharing the essentials you need to achieve that quintessential French style for summer!

As I’m sure you know by now, I’m a bit of a Francophile 😉 read more

Decluttering: 30 Things to Get Rid of in the Next 30 Days

Do you want to cut down on the clutter in your home but don’t know where to start? Today we’re sharing a list of 30 things to get rid of in the next 30 days!

Last winter I had to clean out my mom’s house and move her to an assisted living facility, and to be honest, I was a little shocked. Her home was filled with clutter! My parent’s home was always neat as a pin, but they sure hid it well. Drawers were full of free promotional tote bags, lanyards from conferences, 14 different address books, and multiple old wallets. The garage was full of broken appliances, old Christmas decor, masses of costume jewelry, and more tools, screws and nails than any one family could ever need! read more