The cold weather seems to have settled in southern Louisiana. So, it’s only fitting that I finish decorating the mantel for the season…the fall season. And no, it is not winter yet…winter doesn’t start until late December! But, I can promise you this mantel will be around through the winter. This is how it looked last […]
When we bought our house, we really fell in love with the kitchen. It’s a very custom-built kitchen and so it had good bones. Pretty much everything needed attention though, including replacing appliances, countertops, floors, etc. But with patience, we knew the kitchen could be made new again. As you know, kitchen remodels can be […]
When your daughter says “Mommy, we need a new floor…the floor is coming up”, that’s when you know it’s time to start renovating the kitchen. And with that statement, we have slowly started to renovate our kitchen. Up until now,we’ve painted the walls, finished this DIY/Craft project, and I also have a dining table that I […]
A quick before and after for you, because we all love them. I found this wooden tea cart on Craigslist within 5-10 minutes after it was listed. I was big and pregnant but loaded up the family and I was able to scour this baby for $20. It sat on my porch for months before […]
It’s the start of a new day…a new week is in store. Mondays are the start of something new and I’m looking forward to what will transpire this week. Though it’s technically been fall for several weeks, it’s just starting to feel cooler here in South Louisiana. The beautiful weather makes it easier to get […]
My how the time flies by when you’re busy. It’s already been one year since I started writing this blog, The Hollidays at Home. I can honestly say that I’ve really, really, enjoyed it! Writing for this blog has helped me complete several projects that would otherwise still be unfinished. It’s inspired me in many […]
Though I can’t move as fast as I’d like, because of this reason. When I do get a chance, I work on small projects around the house. We always use our back door to enter our home and I’ve tried to incorporate pieces that make it functional for the way we live. One of the pieces […]
After a while, the decor on shelves and mantels gets stale and needs some updating. For me, it’s actually very satisfying to change the mantel up a couple of times a year. It tends to set the tone for the entire area and I love that about having one. I finally got around to finishing the decor […]
As I’ve been contemplating how to change up the living room mantel for spring, it occurred to me that I never shared the current set-up. Ha! Believe that! I never shared my fall/winter mantel with you. So, now that the mantel is clear and ready for updating, I figured it would be the perfect time to share […]
A room can always use some natural elements to bring texture to it. That is why I love working with burlap. I love trends that are timeless and go with any style you have in your home. This project was one of those. It will always work in your space, because it’s using a […]
My husband and I work from home, so we tend to stay inside a little more than others. Though there are some great days, like any job, some days can be not so inspiring. A mix of the winter weather and being inside more has me looking for ways to be more cheerful. One thing […]
In my efforts to be resourceful, I try to look for creative ways to use what I have to make something useful. Over a year ago, I bought a big antique frame and it sat in my shed for several months. At first, I honestly had no idea what I was going to do with […]
