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Christmas Decor Trends: Classic Plaid and Ralph Lauren Style
The Christmas bins are officially coming out at our house. I began decorating last weekend, and with six trees plus bins of ribbon, greenery…
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Classic Christmas Room Decor: Centerpiece and Drapery DIY
Christmas decorating is in full swing at our house, and the living room is beginning to feel warm, layered and wonderfully cozy. Each year…
2026 Room-by-Room Christmas Decorating Plan
I’m excited to share this year’s Christmas decorating plans! It’s been about five years since I posted a whole-house plan, so I’m bringing it…
Thanksgiving Table Ideas for Holiday Prep and Christmas Decor
Happy Halloween! We keep our holiday decorating simple, so the cozy fall accents I’ve had out all season will do the trick for tonight.…
Chic Hallway Makeover and Fall Mantel Ideas for Cozy Style
We’re entering the final week of October, and I’m savoring these last cozy autumn days before the busyness of the holidays begins. This is…
Cozy Fall Living Room: Autumn Table Styling and Seasonal DIY
October has arrived, and for me it’s the month when autumn finally feels real — even if Alabama’s temperatures don’t always cooperate. The crisp…
DIY Fall Wreaths, Porch Planters and Affordable Decorating
By mid-October I’m usually ready to stop adding more decorations and simply enjoy the cozy touches we’ve already placed around the house. If there’s…
Fall Pillow Ideas and Classic Plaid Tablescape Inspiration
October always seems to arrive and rush by. Between after‑school activities, football games and all the little moments we try to savor each autumn,…
Fall Mantel Ideas: Cozy Bedroom and Dough Bowl Centerpiece
Fall has officially arrived, and this weekend we’re fully in football mode. We’re headed to Auburn for the game, and I’m excited for all…
Cozy Fall Decorating Ideas for Every Room and Quick Autumn Recipe
Over the past few weeks we’ve explored fall decorating ideas, but this weekend I’m pausing to celebrate one of the best parts of making…
Fall Kitchen Ideas: Faux Pumpkins & Mantel Inspiration
Now that Labor Day has passed, the feeling of fall is in the air and many of us are ready to refresh our homes.…
