House Tours
Fall Around Our House 2024
Some years, I go very spooky, gothic, dramatic Halloween, but this year, you may notice that I didn’t really decorate for Halloween at all. I stuck more with fall-themed decor as opposed to Halloween, because I could feel my energy running thin. Just a reminder: You don't have to do it all! Decorating for fall […]
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October 9, 2024
Entertaining
The Top 12 Fall Scents for Your Pura Smart Diffuser - 2024
Everyone gets excited to decorate for fall (same!) but an often overlooked element of decorating is how a home smells. Scent is such a powerful tool in making your home feel warm, welcoming, and seasonal. When I think about fall scents I definitely want some spicy or woodsy notes in there like cardamom, amber and […]
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September 27, 2024
Product Tests
The Ultimate Test: The Best Waterproof Doormats
This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. If there are rainy seasons in North Carolina, it's usually the summer and winter. Summer is drenching thunderstorms and winter is just a steady drizzle on and off every other week. A coir, fabric or jute doormat is great if you want to show […]
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September 18, 2024
Decor
3 Areas of the House That Pack the Biggest Punch for Fall
Faux Oak Branch | Vase | Serving Bowl | Candle | Dining Table | Chairs (vintage) (similar) | Wallpaper | Gallery Wall | Edie Two-Tier Chandelier After the busyness of summer, fall feels like a chance to really return to my roots of being a homebody. And yet, that doesn't mean I'm home alone just with my family! I love to have people over as well! There are […]
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September 11, 2024
Best Of
The Best of August 2024
August is my unofficial start of autumn — I don't believe in separating seasons, or holidays, for that matter. I prefer to squeeze every ounce of joy I feel from the day, whether that is a sunny beach day (which is how we started the month!) or a cool early fall walk with Cricket and […]
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September 7, 2024
round up
My Favorite Fall Stems This Year
I love fall faux stems. It's funny how it feels a lot more acceptable for stems to be faux in the fall! I guess in the summer you can grow your flowers and cut things from the yard or buy some at the market. In the fall — at least in North Carolina — we’re […]
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September 6, 2024
Best Of
All the Heart Eyes for These Wayfair Finds
This post is sponsored by Wayfair I'm in my fall feelings right now: Give me all the dark mahogany wood tones, the colored marble, the antiqued lighting...but with a modern vibe. I spotted a vanity at Wayfair a few days ago that I sent to all of my work girlies because it was THAT. GOOD. […]
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September 1, 2024
Decor
My Favorite Picks from Target's Studio McGee Fall 2024 Collection
Today Studio McGee launches their fall 2024 line for Target, and let me tell you, this collection is really really good. Yes, I hear you, summer is barely upon us, but these items will sell out so it's worth it to think ahead and scoop up the things you love. And even though there are […]
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June 16, 2024
Renovations
Fall Around The House—Our Modern Colonial House Tour Video 2023
Here in North Carolina, we're entering what's known as "False Fall." The weather is beginning to cool, and the leaves are starting to turn, but after more than two years of living here, I know we're due for some more hot weather before we enter actual fall. Regardless of what the temperature is, I've been […]
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September 25, 2023
Decor
Everything You Need to Decorate For Fall! – The Ultimate List
You asked for a one-stop shop to decorate for fall, and we heard you loud and clear! As you know, fall is such a cozy and inviting season, and we want to help you create that perfect autumn atmosphere in your home. So, we searched the depths of the internet and have sourced all the […]
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September 8, 2023
Decor
Use a Fall Throw Blanket to Transform Your Living Room – A Game-Changing Tip
To me, fall starts once the kids are in school, no matter the weather. I get too excited to wait, and I like to enjoy my favorite season for as long as I can. So once September hits, I start transitioning my decor to fall (see the fall bonus room, fall kitchen, and faux fall […]
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September 7, 2023
Decor
Decorating the Kitchen For Fall With These Four Simple Tips
This blog post is sponsored by Walmart+ When the weather starts to change, I love transitioning little "moments" in our house to fall. Last week, the bonus room had its own moment, and today, it's all about the kitchen! – Which happens to be the *most* fun room in which to welcome autumn because the […]
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September 6, 2023
Decor
Fall Decor in the Bonus Room + Favorite Fall Movies
There's something about the kids going back to school that initiates the start of fall for me. I get the itch for cooler weather, cozy blankets, and pumpkins on porches. So, I'm inching my decor toward fall, room by room, to try and inspire some fall spirit. Today, we're visiting the bonus room to play […]
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August 28, 2023
Decor
5 Simple Fall Decor Tips
When it comes to seasonal home decor, I like to keep things fairly simple. My tips for making my home feel more cozy are simple enough to do in an afternoon (I did)! But most importantly, none of this is going to break the bank! In fact, I bet you can find most of this […]
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September 8, 2022
Design
24 Fall Decor Essentials for 2021
Apparently fall is right around the corner, but based on how nice and warm the weather is in Raleigh, the Idaho girl in me is still a little confused on how it's ever going to cool down haha. We've heard nothing but incredible things about fall here and I can't wait to see the leaves […]
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August 25, 2021
fall decor
Casual Friday: Fall Decor, Soap Sets Roundup, Spending Billions of dollars, The Perfect (Affordable!) Oval Mirror, Dreamy Art and more!
Decor
Casual Friday: Fall Decor, Soap Sets Roundup, Spending Billions of dollars, The Perfect (Affordable!) Oval Mirror, Dreamy Art and more!
Yesterday on Instagram stories, I shared decorating our kitchen for fall in real time. I really focused on creating an autumn feeling with practical items--apples, branches cut from outside, a cookbook opened to a fall recipe displayed on a stand. It was so fun sharing with all of you and the response was motivating. I'll […]
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September 27, 2019
