PHOTO BY JUSTIN MEYER While this blog is mostly about pretty things that I make which at this stage of my story is mainly rooms in our house I try to keep it fairly real with you all. I LOVE beauty, but life isn't always dished out that way. ... READ MORE
A Resolve to Estate Sale-ing
Before the holidays I went to an estate sale. I don't get to one very often. They rarely seem to be close to where we live the best ones in the area are typically a 30-40 minute drive and it's not an ideal place to bring ... READ MORE
My Tried and True Gift Guide
I love learning about new products and gift guides are a great way to do that. The internet is filled with gifting recommendations right now, but instead of listing items I'd like to have, I thought it would be fun and hopefully useful to curate a ... READ MORE
Free and Easy Fall Decor
The trees have been beautiful the last few weeks, and one of my favorite tips is to bring that color inside. It doesn't cost a thing and is so simple to snip off a branch or two and put them in some water. A few large limbs are about all the ... READ MORE
How to Modernize a Classic, Fall Outfit
I love interiors that have traditional bones yet feel fresh with modern or trendy touches, and that style is certainly what I strive for in my wardrobe too. While I spend most of my days dressing rooms now, I still love to put together an ... READ MORE
Creating a Modern Mix: A Q&A with Eddie Ross
I've professed my love for Eddie Ross a few times on the blog before, and I'm so thrilled to be sharing a little Q&A I did with him today! To recap, I met Eddie about seven years ago when I was doing PR and event planning at a local event ... READ MORE
What to do in Nashville: The Hotspots
I hopped on a plane with my friend for a long weekend in Nashville this past week, and while we were there to shoot a wedding, I'll be sure to share more on that later, we did manage to squeeze in some of our own fun. I got a lot of ... READ MORE
A Chat About Why Style Matters
Happy Monday! Mr. Makerista and I had the best weekend making over The Craig's living space with Lowe's. I can't wait to reveal it in the next few weeks, but in the meantime I'm thrilled to share an interview I did with the ladies at ... READ MORE
A Blogger Vs. Builder Grade Bathroom Makeover
I had a lot of wonderful experiences this summer, but in terms of blog opportunities, this project takes the cake. It was hard to keep it a secret, and I'm so happy to finally share it. Lowe's challenged me, East Coast Creative, and Amber ... READ MORE