Home. A place of refuge. A space that is uniquely yours and helps you become the best version of yourself. A feeling, not a physical construct. A relationship we have with the space we live within.
I love a cozy farmhouse-styled house, that is practical and intentional. But what really makes it home for me is the sound of my children laughing and playing, my dogs cuddling up with us at night, the smell of soul food cooking, and bright, sunny windows where I can see the trees and animals all around us. While it is more than a physical place, you create the feeling of “home” in a space–and you decide what you want it to feel like.
I enjoy rearranging my decor, taking on diys, and thoughtfully planning for how to use a space. I enjoy the pretty and the messy side of it all. (Let’s be real, no one’s home is magazine worthy all the time.) And whether or not your home is at its best or at its worst, as long as it is a place filled with love and life, it’s perfect.
So here is where I share with you what I’ve done to the interior of my house to give it that cozy and hygge vibe that I crave:
Colorful and Bold Statement Furniture
Making a Statement Boldly-colored painted furniture makes for a wonderful statement piece, in any style home. Just recently, I tried it out myself, and while I my style is more neutral and monochromatic, my kids love color! So, to tie in his love of firetrucks and ambulances, I decided to paint a dresser red to…
A Classic Look: Subway Tile Backsplash
The Road to a Backsplash We began a complete kitchen renovation back in June of 2021. As winter came, it wasn’t as easy to use the unheated wood shop as it was in the warmer seasons, so we took a break from the big projects. Honestly, it was a very welcomed break, as we had…
Simple Entryway Organization That Works
A Place To Hang Your Hat Our kitchen truly is the heart of our home as it includes our side entryway, the one we utilize the most. In fact, due to the property layout, our front door is rarely used at all. Since our kitchen entry is on double duty, welcoming family and guests, a…
DIY: A Simple, Farmhouse Entryway
We decided to DIY our entryway, and it was a quick and affordable project that added so much functionality to our home. Welcome An entryway is more than where you store your shoes and outerwear. However, it is also the space in your home where you initially welcome your family and friends—a place everyone sees.…
Cute and Fun Valentines Bookmarks
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love. Romantic love, self-love, and the love between family and friends. Although love is something to celebrate on the daily, it is fun to remind those around you of how you feel on this special day. Simple Bookmarks As I was browsing Pinterest one night, I came across this…
At Christmas, Give Me Oranges and I’ll Make Garland
O Come, Let Us Adore Dried Orange slices I adore dried orange slices. They bring such natural texture and fragrance to garland, the tree, or filling decorative jars or bowls around the house. Despite how pretty I’d always thought it was, I never have made my own, until this year! I heard so many amazing…
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