How to build a coffee table bench in 10 easy steps. We rearranged our living room to have more seating and that meant we needed a small (more narrow) coffee table. In the past, we've used a bench, but when we moved from New Canaan I gave it away! So we designed and built a pretty simple bench that I like even better! It didn't take Brent long at all and now our room is ready for the holidays! ...
Easy semi-homemade gifts to give this year
Easy semi-homemade gifts to give this year including a favorite that I make every year. Stovetop potpourri in jars is so pretty and colorful. It's as easy to put a few together as it is to open the jar, slice the orange and toss the rest of the jar into a pot, and simmer. Your house will smell soooo Christmassy! This is one of many ideas that we are sharing today with Cindy, Mary Ann, and a ...
Make These Rustic Star Gift Tags From Twigs
Make these rustic star gift tags from twigs for something a little different this year! I'm joining 12 other bloggers to share gift tag ideas and well, I've made almost every other kind so twig stars sort of just happened. I was focused on staying with my all-natural Christmas theme and when you live in the Connecticut, twigs, and branches are everywhere. I remember many years ago as a young ...
A shop tour of Elsie Green that you will love!
A shop tour of Elsie Green that you will love! In October, Mary Ann picked me up at the airport in San Francisco and we drove to Elsie Green in Concord. I have been following Elsie Green on Instagram for a long time and am constantly inspired by their beautiful photos. Their Instagram bio says, "Come see what all the fuss is about." I would say that is quite appropriate and perfect! What and ...
all foraged and natural Christmas decor you’ll love
All foraged and natural Christmas decor you'll love! Today I am joining Mary Ann, Cindy, and a few friends to share our nature-inspired Christmas! Scroll to the end for links to everyone's post for some major inspiration! I really leaned into the natural, earthy elements of Christmas this year. You can see that in the way I decorated the outdoors inspired by Terrain in this post, but indoors, ...
Simple Holiday outdoor decor to last all winter!
Simple holiday outdoor decor to last all winter! I love to decorate for the holidays, but not make it too Christmassy because winter is long here in Connecticut and once Christmas is over, I don't necessarily want holiday, but I do want winter! Once again I am joining a wonderful group of bloggers for a holiday home tour. Amy and Christy of Eleven Magnolia Lane and Jenny of Evolution of Style ...