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5 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like a Christmas Movie (+ a hot chocolate party)
I am ready to romanticize everything this upcoming holiday season! I always enjoy this time of year, but with two precious little ones in the house again, I am feeling even more inspired to capture a warm, cozy, magical Christmas movie feeling in our home. I can't wait to prepare our home as the setting for all the memory-making, the joy in celebrating the...
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Spring Decor That Tells A Story
Do you love to decorate with any family treasures or memorable pieces as a part of your seasonal decor? Here are a few of my thoughts on seasonal specific decorating!
A Lovely Life Book: What Is It About?
Over the past few years, I've written eleven books on creating a home. Home is near and dear to...
Simple Strawberry Crisp Recipe with Easter Pie Crust Cutouts
Hi friends, it's Courtney (Melissa's daughter) here! Something I really enjoy doing throughout...
Six Months in the “New Beach House”
Story time! If you're new here or just catching up, six months ago we bought our beach house, and it's now a place we get to call home every day! Read more about the story behind it and why it means so much to us!
Love the Home You Have + A Lovely Life
Today on the seventh anniversary of the release of my very first book, Love the Home You Have,...
How to Decorate for Spring: Add a Whimsical Element
Decorating for spring should be fun, don't you think? I found this adorable brass bunny candleholder recently and I love the whimsy it added to my simple spring mantel!
Easter Decor, Gifts + Mood Boards (2022)
Easter mood boards to inspire your decor, gift-giving and celebrations!
Pre-Order Bonus Gifts for My New Book, A Lovely Life
I can't wait for you to get your copy of my newest book, A Lovely Life! The release date is...
Before and After: New Entryway Lantern Light Fixture
One by one, changing out light fixtures is a fairly simple way to upgrade the look or to add your own personality and set a fresh style for a home! Come see the lantern light fixture we installed in our entry!
A Pretty Basket of Spring Branches to Decorate the Entry and My Front Door!
I had a few moments to myself the other day before we were having family in town. I had taken my winter decor down from our front door awhile ago and hadn't put anything back up. Proud to say that at least there weren't any crunchy evergreen branches or Christmas wreaths to be found (pats self on back). Come see the new spring door decor!
