I know this is an extremely biased statement, but I have one of the best dogs in the whole wide world. We adopted Hunter back in 2013 and he is my ultimate fur baby. He is part German Shepherd, part Coon Hound… or so we think. But that’s how it happens with shelter dogs, right? […]
Top 6: nautical map home accessories
I’ve always dreamed of having an oversize nautical map collage filling up a huge white wall in my home. I see all these beautiful maps in homes, and I want to recreate that for myself. Unfortunately, the purchasing, printing, and framing costs add up very quickly, so I’ve had to find more reasonably priced ways to […]
dining hutch chalk paint facelift
Hi friends! About a week ago, I shared with you my dining room all prepped and ready for spring. I think I may have been a bit premature, considering that since then it has continued to snow. This time there were pretty snowflakes, like what you’d imagine having on the perfect Christmas day. So although it […]
Top 6: anchor home decor
I have a little obsession with anchors. If it is made out of an anchor, shaped like an anchor, or has an anchor image on it, I am about one thousand times more likely to love it. I’m slightly ashamed to tell you that I currently have at least twenty anchors in my backyard. They are all […]
how to make a pom pom wreath
As you may know, I’ve fallen in love with yarn pom poms. I’ve been looking for craft ideas to fill my little obsession, and came across this wonderful tutorial from Mom Advice on DIY Pom Pom Wreaths. I absolutely loved the idea and thought I’d give it a go! If you haven’t seen this before, you […]
that flipping rug corner
How to fix a rug corner for free in 5 minutes: You know that new rug you bought that came rolled really tight, and now that one corner keeps flipping up? Man, that’s a pain. Our troublesome corner is in the most-trafficked spot in the house between the kitchen and the living room. People have tripped up, […]
spring tablesetting
It’s above 50 degrees outside and the ground hog saw his shadow the other day, so spring is on its way! I’ve had the winter decorations put away for a few weeks now and the house has been pretty empty. It’s about time to add some colors back into the mix. Blue and green are […]
Top 6: rope & twine lighting
One of my favorite nautical elements is the use of rope and twine in unexpected places. I just love it. Rope adds a natural and raw quality that is not only visually interesting, but makes your pieces unique. Jute rope transports me to summertime. You know how certain scents or sounds remind you of a specific memory? […]
how to make pom poms
Many of my friends have been getting into knitting lately, and I see their beautiful projects filling my instagram feed. I look at all the colorful and detailed pictures, daydreaming about making my own shawl one day. But knitting seems quite daunting to me. I feel like I could learn if I had the patience and […]
pom poms garland
I just bought this pom pom maker off of Amazon and I have to admit, I’m a bit pom pom obsessed right now! I’m finding excuses to add these little fluff balls all over my house. I threw a simple garland over the guest bedroom headboard to start spreading the pom pom-ness throughout the house. {UPDATE: Pom […]