It feels so good to finally share our apartment renovation! Mixed metals, neutral colors, a little french country, a little modern, and a lot of farmhouse makes an inviting comfortable space. We actually updated the apartment almost a year ago, because we needed a place to stay while the house was a demolition zone. Well… set back after set back, we still haven’t started the main house, but we are closer than ever!! To see what the main house...
August 9, 2017
Newbie Mavens, How to do Haven Conference
Being new is intimidating, but get armed with insider info and you will rock your first HAVEN CONFERENCE. “Hi, are you Laura?” he asked. “Yes,” I said as I was stepping into the black car. “Where am I taking you today?” he said. “To the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Buckhead, please” I said nervously. I was full of butterflies. “Sure thing!” he said with excitement. OK, I’m in the Uber, I can’t believe I’ve made it. My very first...
August 2, 2017
Sweet Potato & Kale Casserole
Quick and easy recipes are my favorite, and sweet potato & kale casserole is one the whole family loves. Use chicken to make a full meal, or skip the chicken and serve as a side dish. My husband hates kale. He does, BUT he eats this!! I’m the reading mommy, always reading what’s best and healthy for me and my family. Naturally, I read all the time the benefits of kale in your diet. How can I get my husband and kids...
July 31, 2017
DIY Painted Wicker Baskets
DIY the latest trend of painted wicker baskets and dipped wicker baskets. It’s fun and easy! Get the look for less by up-cycling, or paint a set you already own. Painted wicker is so hot right now! But…. you already bought plain wicker baskets, you love them, you don’t want to buy new ones, and you don’t want to hear the husband complain about how much money you spend on things you can’t eat. I know, it happens to us...
July 27, 2017
Summer Favorites for Home
Summer fun never gets old! It’s full of sun, heat, vacations, swimming, food, and family. This year, beat the heat, spend family time, and savor your home with these Summer Favorites for Home. This post contains affiliate links. For more information on affiliate links please visit YRL Disclosure Notice. Oversized Beach Blanket || This oversized blanket has so many uses! Lay it on the beach or by the pool, make it a table cloth, wall hanging, couch throw, or picnic...
July 17, 2017
Craigslist Search Secrets!
Those who know me have heard the phrase, “We’re out picking something up I found on Craigslist,” quite often. Needless to say, I shop on Craigslist A LOT. Why, might you ask? I can find almost ANYTHING I want at a killer price, and I can search vintage finds without the all-day, shop to shop antiquing. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I love stepping away from my loud crazy kids to go shopping by M Y S E L F,...
July 7, 2017
Florence B’s Mineola, Texas
Florence B’s Mineola, Texas About 80 miles east of Dallas is a storybook town called Mineola, Texas. As you drive in on Broad St., hang a left on N. Johnson, and second shop from the corner is a red painted brick building. Looking up, there’s a white sign with two birds sitting atop a floral branch with letters that read FLORENCE B’S. Look down and you’ll see a glass store front, full of gorgeous rustic farmhouse decor and clothing. OK,...
June 20, 2017
Everything You Need This 4th of July
Everything You Need This 4th of July 4th of July and New Year’s Eve are my two favorite holidays. Maybe it’s the fireworks…. maybe it’s the fact you’re with family to just hang out and be together, no pressure of gifts, no pressure of massive amounts of decoration and allll day cooking. You throw something on the grill, grab a cold one, and just have fun. Kids, adults, dogs, and all! But, every holiday calls for fashion, novelties, food and...
June 5, 2017
How I Sold My House in 2 Weeks, and Got More than My Asking Price
How I Sold My House in 2 Weeks, and Got More than My Asking Price: When we found out we were having our third baby, we both knew it was time for more space. We called a local realtor in Cypress, TX and got the process started. BUT before the sign went out front, I prepared the house. Remember I did have 2 kids, and toys were everywhere. We also had collected furniture over the years, and needed to get...
June 3, 2017
The Best Father’s Day Gift Guide for 2017
The Best Father’s Day Gift Guide for 2017: Men are so hard to buy for… well at least the men in my life. So, I put together several gift ideas to help you shop! I have made three lists below: Gifts to Impress, Gifts Under $50, and Personalized Gifts. Many of the items I’ve listed my dad, father-in-law and husband own and LOVE. My husband is my second set of eyes to proof reading, and he’s already all, “Ohhh I like that, I...
