As a family we have had the opportunity to travel to amazing places while my husband was serving in the Army. I know that if it weren’t for the military we wouldn’t have had been able to see all the places we’ve seen or met the incredible people we have.
I’ve been wanting to create a wall map that shows all the great places we’ve lived.
Hello! I hope you all are enjoying the end of your summer.
Today I want to share with you one of my favorite items to decorate my home with. Have you ever heard of a cloche? It’s a French word meaning “bell” and these amazing pieces were originally used to cover outdoor plants in the cold weather. Today you see them used more inside to cover plants or to display a fun arrangement underneath.
I had always learned that lighting is important in home decor and figured all I needed were some lamps and to open the curtains. I soon learned that some times that doesn’t always work. I live in an area that has tons of trees which keeps the light dim in our home. I love the trees, but am not a big fan of dark rooms. I like the warm light that lamps give and usually have my curtains open but, in my case, that’s not enough. I would bet that many of you have a room or two in your home with the same problem, whether it’s a dim basement or a room that doesn’t get any sunshine.
Did you know mirrors can help lighting up a room?
I’ve been doing some recycling today. I’m not much a garbage recycler (I need to change that.), but when it comes to furniture and home accessories I’m all over it.
Isn’t that the way it is with life. Some times we need to “recycle” ourselves and take some quiet time to make small shifts in ourselves. We are all beautiful the way we are, but we get stuck in ruts or are making some “not so good” decisions that need to be changed. Constant improvement and growing is my mantra! Many times I take a step forward, but then take 10 steps back. You know….life stuff gets in the way some times. My ultimate goal is to better myself each day. Recycle, reclaim, and recover.
I recently found this old broken stool in a dumpster and this awesome large basket at a yard sale.
