Thursday, October 4, 2018

Flocked vs. Live Christmas Tree???

real tree vs fake tree...pre-lit or string your own...flocked or not flocked....so many options, so many choices! 

Up until a few years ago, I had never had a live tree, but I immediately fell in love with them! I love going to pick it out, the smell, the not having to shape it, the natural beauty...and did I mention the amazing smell? 

I swore I'd never go back to a fake tree again, but then came work schedules, and having to buy our tree super early and it looking pretty shabby by New Years. My ideal is to put up our tree the weekend after Thanksgiving and keep it lit up well into the New Year! I love the glow of the lights, the coziness of having a tree lit up in the early morning. I don't go overboard with the Christmas decorations, but a tree is a must!!

So....with the holiday season quickly approaching, and Peter's not so great December work schedule, I am seriously considering ordering a tree this year! 
[side note: I bought a fake tree a few years ago when this problem came up, but it is UGLY, and I wanted to cry after I put it up that year!]

I'm loving all the beautifully decorated flocked trees I'm seeing on my IG feed and I'm pretty much sold on getting one too! Maybe someday we will go back to my beloved live tree, but for now, I'm hopping on the fake tree train! :O)

I'm looking at a Flocked Tree from @kingofchristmas --stay tuned!

Photo edit: theglamfarmhouse (IG)



Tuesday, October 2, 2018

top ten + pin it tuesday: layered rugs

So, I'm really loving how everyone is doing the rug layering with their door mats...I am currently working on mine! I'll share a pic when I get it done, but in the meantime, here a few of my favorite looks!

all photo credits: Pinterest

Layered Doormats Are the Hottest Trend to Hit Your Front Door | Hunker

Layered door mat Buffalo Plaid Buffalo Check

Adorable fall decor for the porch. Fall door mat layered with plaid

Rug Layering

Come In + Get Cozy from Fox & Clover

LOVE the layered rug look! Classic colors with a pop of pattern make this gorgeous fall front porch! #fallfrontporch #falldecorideas

layered rug

Dress up your front porch by layering these adorable fall doormats over larger flat weave rugs. It makes quite the cozy first impression for fall! As with most everything in my home, I like to change my decor out for each new season. I do some seasons bigger than others, but let’s be honest – ... Read More about  Fall Doormats You Will Love & How to Get the Layered Look!

layered rugs

I like the simplistic look of the house address, the black door, the welcome mat (both) and the plant

Monday, October 1, 2018

Sunday, September 30, 2018

[national coffee day]

09.30.18
6:00 a.m.

I somehow managed to skip my coffee yesterday and on #nationalcoffeeday of all days! I'll have to make it a 2-cup morning to make up for it! LOL 
[I found Rae Dunn notebooks on my last Home Goods trip.]

I finished up my Bible Reading challenge for September. It's verses were all about GRACE, and I ended today with these much needed verses. 

1 Peter 3: 8 + 9

When the heart wounds cut deep, it is hard to bless them. But we are called to do the right thing.









Saturday, September 29, 2018

--THE BIG ONE-- Rowen's 1st Birthday

-ROWEN IS ONE-
Birthday: 09.29.18

Party Day: 09.22.18
Theme: THE BIG ONE: Gone Fishing





The cutest (Hedy) cake!! 


Cupcakes & Smash Cake: Kayla Colona





"Splash" after "Smash" cake! :O)













PIZZA/GOLDFISH/COOKIES/CUPCAKES/PUNCH
CAKE & ICE CREAM










HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY ROWEN!!!!
We love you so much!!
xoxo

Friday, September 28, 2018

Money Saving Challenge Update - 09.28.18


Weeks 3 + 4 

09.21.18 
$81.00

and 

09.28.18
$82.00

= $405.00

.........so, after 4 weeks, I'm almost halfway through the first $1000 chart!!

$5000 (total year challenge amount) - $405 saved = $4595.00 to go!


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