No matter how dated or un-decorated, every home that I've ever been in is, I can always find a few features that are awesome and others that are well...not so much. The idea is to minimize the features that don't make your home shine in the best light and maximize the ones that do! I've got five tips for how to bring out the best of your ... [ Read More ]
5 No Fail Ways To Change The Look Of A Room
Have you ever had the urge to give any of the rooms in your home a whole new look, but don't want to go to the trouble or expense of a whole remodel? I'm right there with ya! I love the idea of being able to make small changes in a room, but wind up with a totally "new" space. Check out these 5 no fail ways to change the look of ... [ Read More ]
Have You Ever Wanted To Purchase A Fixer-Upper?
This post was sponsored and paid for by SunTrust Mortgage. All opinions are my own. When we purchased our current home (almost three years ago!), it was the fulfillment of a long standing dream of mine. We knew that we wanted a fixer-upper and that's what we set out to look for. When the 'right for us' house came along, I ... [ Read More ]
The Scoop Link Party #284
Welcome to The Scoop! We are: Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse Debbie from Confessions of a Plate Addict Yvonne from StoneGable and Suzy from Worthing Court Your host this week is Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse. Hey there friends. You may know me from the scoop, or Cedar Hill Farmhouse or Decorating Tips and Tricks. I ... [ Read More ]
Please Help Me Choose The Best Nightstands For My Bedroom
As part of my planned guest bedroom makeover, I've been on the hunt for a pair of night stands. I'm a bit picky about them too. They need to be on the tall'ish side, have at least one drawer, not be too narrow or spindly and of course, they need to be affordable. I'm not too awfully worried about the color because I can paint ... [ Read More ]
How To Almost Effortlessly Decorate For Summer
Picture this - summer has arrived, you're busy, busy, busy vacationing, playing and enjoying the season, but the interior of your home still looks like it's the middle of January. Oops! Is that you? It's okay - I can totally relate. :-D There's still plenty of summer left so let me help you out by giving you several ... [ Read More ]
What To Do When You Don’t Have Space For A Mudroom
When we bought this house, I always assumed that I would use part of the laundry room as a mudroom. But once the cabinets, sink, washer and dryer were in place, it became evident that it just wasn't going to work out that way. Enter sad face. A really sad one. Inspiration struck though, in the form of an old hutch ... [ Read More ]
The Scoop Link Party #283
Welcome to The Scoop! We are: Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse Debbie from Confessions of a Plate Addict Yvonne from StoneGable and Suzy from Worthing Court Your host this week is Suzy from Worthing Court. BEFORE WE GET STARTED, BE SURE TO LEAVE A COMMENT ON ANY WORTHING COURT BLOG POST TO ... [ Read More ]
To Do: Your July Home Decor Checklist
Well, here we are - we've arrived right smack in the middle of summer! Has your summer been filled with laid back lazy days doing whatever your heart desires? Or has it been filled with one activity after another and another and another? I can tell you right now, that this is turning out to be one of the busiest summers on record ... [ Read More ]
The Scoop Link Party #282
Happy Independence Day, everyone and welcome to The Scoop! Do you have any fun plans for the 4th of July holiday? I totally get all gah-gah over the fireworks, parades and all things patriotic. Let's get on with this party though, shall we? We are Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse Debbie from ... [ Read More ]
$100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway + June Recap
I have a feeling that you all might like to have a little cash'ola for your summer vacations, staycations or just for life's little necessities. :-D So for this month's Reader Appreciation Giveaway, I'm giving away a $100 VISA gift card! That means you can spend it just about anywhere that your little heart desires. SCROLL TO THE ... [ Read More ]
How To Make A Screened In Porch A Relaxing Oasis
Call me Charlotte Johnson and get ready for a rockin', swingin' good time, y'all. Are you familiar with the country song, "Just A Swingin' ", by John Anderson? It's a classic, I tell ya. If you know the song, you'll know why I just might be changing my name. :-D "Just A Swingin" has become my new favorite song ever ... [ Read More ]