A Soft Transition from Summer to Fall: An Everyday Table for Under $120

I wasn’t quite ready to jump straight into pumpkins. Living in the Arizona desert, we really don’t experience the crisp autumn weather so many parts of the country enjoy. By the time August rolls around, I’m craving a cozier home, but not necessarily pumpkins on every surface. Instead, I wanted something organic, earthy, and understated—a […]

Easy Spring Outfits: Preppy Looks from Talbots, Walmart, and J.Crew Factory

This year’s spring fashion is right up my alley. I’m seeing so many preppy classics—stripes, bright colors, and crisp white denim—all pieces I reach for year after year. I certainly have a uniform, but if you’re looking for easy spring outfit inspiration, I’ve put together a few outfits from some of my favorite stores. Talbots […]

Budget Home Décor

I have made some great budget home décor purchases recently and want to share them with you! Last week I shared my budget arched cabinet, which I still love and now I’m going to share a couple new pieces styled on it. And in a couple other places too 😉. Cordless Lamp From the Magnolia […]

Go-To Entertaining Pieces

Whether a casual barbeque for neighbors, a girls’ happy hour or dinner with friends, there are several go-to entertaining pieces I find myself using time and time again. You’ve probably seen most of these tried and true pieces over the years (meaning I’m not sharing anything new!).  As I was preparing for a small gathering […]

Big Sales!

If you’re a shopper, you already know there are some big sales happening right now.  If you’re not a shopper, you might want a heads up on deals for restocking your essentials or considering a luxury item. As a reminder, I am not an affiliate and do not receive any commission.  I am recommending items […]

Setting a Fourth of July Table

Before it gets too late, I wanted to plan some of my Fourth of July supplies and décor.  It’s good to know now what I need to purchase. What needs replacing and what I have that can be used for setting a festive Fourth of July table. And because it’s not always such al fresco […]

Cute Home Walmart Finds

I have been finding the cutest Walmart home goods lately.  Here are a few things you might like and I few things I brought home with me. My Texas House I have shared a lot of My Texas House purchases over the years including my recent guest bedroom quilt.  It’s holding up great and still […]

Budget Patio Refresh

New patio furniture keeps calling my name. Especially this time of year when every possible second is spent outdoors. I shared on this post the beautiful Pottery Barn outdoor set that is so gorgeous.  And I also shared the cost.  Yikes. It was a tough call, but I made an executive decision and went for […]

Living with Less

Titling this post “Downsizing” or” Decluttering” doesn’t really describe how I’ve been spending my time lately.  But “Living with Less” does. Moving to a smaller house and downsizing would be great, but it’s just not in the cards right now.  Or in the foreseeable future. And my house doesn’t really need decluttering because I tidy […]