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Patriotic decor is one of my favorite styles. I usually leave it up all summer until Labor Day. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us. #HomeMattersParty
patriotic decor inspiration
Happy Flag Day. Since today is flag day and next month is the biggest holiday of the summer season. Our independence day. The 4th of July. In about 2-1/2 weeks to be exact. In honor of this important day I’m sharing some patriotic decorating and entertaining ideas for inspiration. The eas...
I live in the mountains so seashells are normally part of my decor either. However, I did grow up about an hour from the East Coast so this reminds me of home. Thanks for sharing it. #HomeMattersParty
seashell tablescape
In honor of many beaches opening up across the country as SIP guidelines loosen, I’m setting a table with seashells and dreaming of the beach. I love decorating with seashells during the summertime and although I know it’s not “officially” summer yet the weather is telling me otherwise. ...
Such a sweet gift he will treasure when they are grown and out of the house too. Thanks for sharing it. #HomeMattersParty
unique father's day gift
father's day is less than a week away. i thought i'd share a handmade gift i made for my husband years and years ago. to give you perspective my kids are now a tween & a teen. yup, a long time ago, but i love to look at creative mementos like this all the time. my husband use to have this at...
The seashells are a nice natural touch to your summer decorations. Since I live in the mountain, it is harder for me to pull off that look. Thanks for sharing the fun look. #HomeMattersParty
seashell summertime decor
i cannot believe how fast summer is flying by! in about 3 weeks the masterpiece children will be back to school. what?!?! anyway i wanted to pause the season for a moment to share a favorite staple of mine in my summertime decor. i love seashells- all shapes and sizes, but since we do no...
I just adore patriotic decorations. Thanks for sharing your home and ideas. #HomeMattersParty
patriotic decorating details
Welcome July! Can you believe 2020 is halfway over? The fourth of July, our Independence Day, is this Saturday and I wanted to share a few tips if your are planning to entertain in your home or just want to sprinkle some seasonal love in your home. The 4th will look very different for us thi...
Looks fantastic! You really worked on on this area and it shows. Thanks for sharing it. #HomeMattersParty
front yard sitting area
Hello friends! Last month I showed you the front yard remodel and I want to share some of the progress we have done in the front sitting area. It is one of our favorite spots now, where we can sip a cup of coffee in the morning or enjoy a refreshing beverage in the afternoon. The afternoon...
These are so pretty. I have some chicken wire ribbon and these would be a great idea to use it. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty
floral cone bouquets DIY
Happy May Day! We are enjoying May Spring goodness around here and I created some floral cone bouquets to spread the Spring May cheer. I am SO happy to share my DIY floral cone bouquets including an assortment ranging in size and materials with you today. These floral cone bouquets are pr...
This is a project I will be tackling this weekend so thanks for the inspiration and some great photo ideas. #HomeMattersParty
container gardening ideas & inspiration
I am a big fan of container gardening. I love the versatility, variety, and volume, that container gardening can offer without the huge, permanent commitment with landscape design. Today I am sharing useful tips and thoughts for creating your own container gardens. We have not planted o...
Such a beautiful table makeover! I don't blame you for keeping it. Isn't it great when you can fall in love with a piece of furniture again - or a house. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty
Kitchen Table & Chairs Set Refresh
Last year I participated in a pop-up Vintage Market with some friends, which I shared here. Well, I had planned to refresh my kitchen set to sell at the Vintage Market and replace it with a more Frenchy feel set for our home. Well best laid plans... we ended going in a totally different dire...
Too funny about the napkins but not the end of the world either. So glad you enjoyed your day. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty
Easter tablescape
Hi friends. I know Easter has come and gone but I wanted to quickly pop in and share our Easter tablescape for this year for future reference. Easter was fun and we were blessed with a little bit of family. I shared our menu in my last post which you can read all the details here{Easte...
I definitely like the after photo/project as well. Don't you just love when you find a simple solution for something and love the outcome! Thanks for sharing it this week. #HomeMattersParty
how to antique a gold gilded mirror
Hello friends! Showing a quick trick and technique today on how to antique a gold framed mirror using dark furniture wax. It worked like a charm and it was super easy. Remember this mirror we purchased last year, which I shared here{mirror, mirror on the wall}? I loved all the details a...
While I was reading this post it reminded me of things I also need to do for Spring so I started my own list. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration. #HomeMattersParty
things to do now that Spring has sprung
Now that Spring is here there are things that can and should be done to prepare for the season inside and outside of the home. Here are some ideas that are on my list for Spring to dos but keep in mind this is not a comprehensive list but rather suggestions and inspiration for you to crea...
Your decorations are so green and bright and so ready for Spring! I need to do the same thing to bring my house out of the winter decor. Thanks so much for sharing. #HomeMattersParty
simple & easy ways to decorate for St. Patrick's Day
March has kicked off and I wanted to share some quick and easy ways to decorate for St. Patrick's Day. Just like the recent Valentine's Day it's not a big decorating holiday, but there are small touches you can add around your home. Of course just injecting green anything immediately star...
I hope your orchids are still doing beautifully this year. I have two and don't know nearly enough about them to get them to bloom again so your post was very helpful. I have pinned this post to refer back to. Thanks so much for sharing. #HomeMattersParty
orchids 101
Happy Daylights Savings Day! Although we lose an hour today, we will benefit from longer days and added daylight in our days going forward. Believe it or not and whether you realize it or not having light raises our spirits and brightens our pet's days plus helps all our indoor fauna thrive as...
You are right, this cake is so simple to make and sounds delicious. Thanks for the tip on using milk instead of water in the boxed cake mix. #HomeMattersParty
on the menu ~ chocolate | pistachio cake
Today I am sharing a yummy cake recipe that goes a long way. Over spring break Miss M and I baked these for the family and decorated one with some Easter inspiration. Since the pistachio filling has a green tint I used it for my Stylish St. Patrick's Day Tablescape post, giving you a sneak ...
Beautiful decor. The wood slices are a great idea. I especially like the Scrabble letters. I hope you enjoy the holiday. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty
Valentine decor speaking the language of love
I know many do not decorate for Valentine's Day and I totally get it. Keep in mind, you don't have to go out and buy pink and red baubles with a side of hearts and cupids though, BUT you can inject some romance and love with words here and there. If you own a chalkboard of any sort it's the...
Beautiful upcycle project and you get to enjoy your heart wreath even longer now. I like that you listed all of the projects that you have used the roses on. So pretty! #HomeMattersParty
heart wreath
Hi there! Today I am sharing how to DIY a heart shaped wreath with some dried roses and mixed mosses. Although Valentine's Day is not a huge decorating holiday I do like to add a couple of romantic, sweet touches. And although this wreath is shaped like a heart it can be used anytime reall...
I like the added touch of the Bingo card. All of your decorations are so pretty. Hope you enjoy the holiday. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty
6 Valentine's creative decor ideas
We are less than a month away from Valentine's Day. I have a couple projects I hope to share soon for the upcoming holiday but in the meantime I thought I would share some ideas I have done in the past to inject some romance and love vibes. It does not have to be over the top decorations bu...
Your winter table is beautiful! I too have high hopes for the new year. Thank you for sharing again this week. #HomeMattersParty
Winter tablescape
I set the table aprés the Holidays with a winter vibe as we start off January with high hopes for this new year. 🤞🏼Yes, I am sticking to high hopes. Snowflakes and snowballs adorn the table and I used a mix of winter whites, grays and silvers throughout. There's a mix of everyday-ware with...
Your table is so pretty. I love bottle brush trees and plan to add to my collection each year for my mantel. Thank you so much for sharing this post. The #HomeMattersParty will be back this week and I look forward to what you will be sharing.
bottlebrush Christmas tablescape
Here's another festive Christmas tablescape, showcasing bottlebrush Christmas trees as a centerpiece forest and green bottlebrush wreaths as individual placesetting details. The table has a black and white vibe with some pops of green. The touches of green include the small stripe in my {...
I just love the look of white pumpkins. Orange ones too but white is one of my favorites. Your mantel is lovely. Thanks for sharing it this week. #HomeMattersParty
a white pumpkin mantel
I decorated our mantel using white pumpkins and limelight hydrangeas that have dried nicely this season. Since we will be hosting Thanksgiving at home I want our home to still have a Thanksgiving vibe. A little bit of Christmas magic has started too sneak in but I don't want it to be the ...
I like all the ways you displayed these pumpkins. They look fantastic. Thanks for sharing this week at #HomeMattersParty
5 simple & fantastic ways to DIY pumpkins
I know now that Halloween is behind us, many of you turn the page to Christmas. Well, not this girl. November is all about birthdays and Thanksgiving over here. Both my birthday and Mr. Masterpiece's birthdays are this month along with Thanksgiving, which is truly the quintessential America...
These would be delicious and perfect for holiday gatherings. Thanks for sharing it. #HomeMattersParty
apple cider mimosas
This is for all the bubble lovers out there. I love a good champagne cocktail and mimosas always evoke a celebration or vacation vibe to me. Traditional mimosas use orange juice but we injected a little seasonal twist, using apple cider instead of orange juice for the Fall season. A few ...
I am looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. Your tables are lovely and I really like the turkey plates. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty
thanksgiving tablescape thoughts
thanksgiving is creeping up on us and will be here before we know it. i’m not trying to stress you out. really. actually quite the opposite. i’m sharing some tables and thoughts i have from past thanksgivings which will hopefully help you and|or inspire you for your own thanksgiving celebrat...
I love that you included the fall cabbage in the containers. I need to do the same so thanks for the inspiration. They look great. #HomeMattersParty
fall container gardening
I was inspired to plant some fall containers when I was cleaning them out after the summer. our summer was really short here this year so I wanted to extend it a bit. I'm loving all the ornamental cabbage plants. big or small. in the goat cart.....love! the moody colors I found for f...
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