The Leave of Absence | A  Late Fall Cocktail

The Leave of Absence | A Late Fall Cocktail

    This fall cocktail was created by our team member Diane Reeves! Here is a recipe for a slightly citrus-y and a little cider-y drink to help you have a mini escape, a “leave of absence”. We all have cause for a little furlough in our schedules, the need...
Fall Tablescapes Past and Present

Fall Tablescapes Past and Present

  I love that I have had the opportunity to be a part of many home tours over the years because our real holidays do not get documented. When you have company over, you are rotating what goes in the oven and you are talking with your favorite people and there is...
The Fall Art Garden | Seasons Of Home Porch Tour

The Fall Art Garden | Seasons Of Home Porch Tour

Welcome to the Seasons of Home porch tour hosted by Kristen Whitby of Ella Claire. We have more land than porch so we are mixing the two and we are so glad you are here! When we were first looking at our home it was in the middle of winter and the land was covered in...
Fall Kitchen 2018 | Seasons of Home Tour

Fall Kitchen 2018 | Seasons of Home Tour

I have been a part of this amazing group of women, bloggers, designers, and entrepreneurs for many years now.  I can think back to all the years of the collaborations, inspiration, encouragement and more that we receive from one another because we are a part of a...
Book of Trees Begins On Monday!

Book of Trees Begins On Monday!

***Class begins on Monday*** We are so thrilled to announce that author and mixed media and collage art professor Roxanne Evans Stout is offering her newest online course on our creative network! No matter what season it is right now in your neck of the woods you will...
Fall Favorite | Pumpkin Pancakes with Apple Cider Syrup

Fall Favorite | Pumpkin Pancakes with Apple Cider Syrup

***An oldie by goodie*** I am pretty much addicted to anything pumpkin so when fall comes around we turn to some of our pumpkin favorites. Pumpkin pancakes with apple cider syrup is a fall staple for as long as I can remember. THIS is the recipe that the kids ask for...
Book of Trees | 24 Hours Left Early Registration

Book of Trees | 24 Hours Left Early Registration

We are so thrilled to announce that author and mixed media and collage art professor Roxanne Evans Stout is offering her newest online course on our creative network!  No matter what season it is right now in your neck of the woods you will not want to miss Book of...
Fall Porch 2017 | Seasons of Home Series

Fall Porch 2017 | Seasons of Home Series

  When we first saw our home and land it was covered in snow but out of my future studio windows I saw this opening in the trees and I immediately imagined lights, a long farm table and a gathering place for family and friends. Over the past year and a half, we...
How To Create Inviting Outdoor Spaces This Fall

How To Create Inviting Outdoor Spaces This Fall

  What is not to love about a holiday all about family, friends, good food and just being together!? If you live where it is warm enough to still entertain outside I highly recommend it this Thanksgiving. Being outside is unexpected for dinner parties and it...
Pumpkin Spice Latte | Fall is Here

Pumpkin Spice Latte | Fall is Here

It is November 1st and that is the beginning of the holidays in my book. I have already started planning with our family what they want to do for Thanksgiving, I may have bought a ton of wrapping paper at Target today, the fireplace is on and the weather is finally...
Modern Farmhouse Fall Porch

Modern Farmhouse Fall Porch

I have had the best time sharing our home dressed up for fall! I have felt so honored to be included in Ella Claire’s Farmhouse Holiday Series and each week I have been blow away by the beauty and warmth that the other bloggers bring to their homes. This week it...
Fall Tablescape | Into the Woods We Go

Fall Tablescape | Into the Woods We Go

This post is sponsored by AllModern Fall begs for gathering and I think the most beautiful and inviting spaces can be created outside. We have been having the most fun creating cozy spaces and “rooms” throughout our land and today I am sharing our newest...
Fall Kitchen and Recipe Tour 2016 | Mini Home Video Too

Fall Kitchen and Recipe Tour 2016 | Mini Home Video Too

Welcome to our first home tour in our new home! Thank you for joining me for the Farmhouse Holiday Series. Come back each week over the next few months and get peeks into our home dressed up for Fall and Christmas.  Our hope is that this series will be glimpses into...

Is It Really Almost Time?

Is it getting a bit cooler at nights where you are living?  I can feel the little changes that are everywhere and they are telling me that fall is coming.  It is always hard to say goodbye to summer but fall will always have my heart. Fall is when the house gets cozy,...
Some of My Fall Favorites {2014}

Some of My Fall Favorites {2014}

Fall is my most favorite season because the beautiful change in season, cooler temperatures and the desire to create a more cozy home. This is the time I find myself cuddling next to the fireplace in the morning with my coffee, a book, devotions or just talking to my...
Pumpkin Pancakes {and apple cider syrup}

Pumpkin Pancakes {and apple cider syrup}

I am pretty much addicted to anything pumpkin so when fall comes around we turn to some of our pumpkin favorites. I shared this video and recipe in Creatively Made Home {Home for the Holidays} and wanted to share it with you today! We hope you love them as much as we...
Fall Decorating Ideas {Finding Fall Home Tour}

Fall Decorating Ideas {Finding Fall Home Tour}

Do I get to wear boots yet? That is what fall is all about! OK, maybe fall is amazing for other things too. How about I was married in October, two of my babies were born in the fall, the cooler temperatures, bulky sweaters, getting all cozy and reading a book, family...
Fall Decorating Ideas {Finding Fall Favorites}

Fall Decorating Ideas {Finding Fall Favorites}

I wanted to do this days ago but vacation was getting in the way:-) It is taking me 20 times as long to get anything done, upload photos etc. I will work on it for 5 minutes, save it and then we are off on another adventure:-) It was such an honor to be included in...
Finding Fall Home Tour {16 Bloggers and BHG!}

Finding Fall Home Tour {16 Bloggers and BHG!}

Are you getting ready for fall, baking too much, lighting candles in every room and wearing your UGG boots everywhere? No? Is it just me? If you are ready to jump into cooler weather, baking, yummy soups, hot cider, open windows, colorful leaves, bonfires and pumpkins...
Pumpkin Spice Latte {made from scratch}

Pumpkin Spice Latte {made from scratch}

    When fall is even remotely near I begin craving a pumpkin spice latte. Because of my allergies I am not able to purchase one from a cafe because of the dyes in the syrup. I have tried different recipes over the past years, I have tweaked many recipes and I...
Creating a Cozy Home {Part II}

Creating a Cozy Home {Part II}

Obviously I like writing about this because I am back for more:-) My last post was supposed to be longer but I needed to make dinner for my family. I thought it would be weird to tell them to go make themselves a sandwich while I write about creating a cozy home....
Making a Cozy Home {time to cuddle up}

Making a Cozy Home {time to cuddle up}

I know I am not alone when I say that the cooler weather inspires and encourages me to love on my home more. The leaves falling and the cooler days and nights just make everything just a bit more cozy. I love having a cozy home and making my family feel warm and...
Falling Leaves {and all the goodness of fall}

Falling Leaves {and all the goodness of fall}

I adore fall. It is my favorite season with spring a close second. The crisp air, the leaves crunching under your feet, big pots of something good on the stove, apple picking, apple cider, loving on my home more…it is all so good. It is too short though. Maybe...
New Photo Shoot {Grab a spoon and eat her up}

New Photo Shoot {Grab a spoon and eat her up}

I take all of the photos for my collections and I love it! I don’t usually take photos for other people because it is not where I have focused my attention. It is fun though when I have a chance to have a break from the norm. Recently I did a quick photo shoot...

End of Season Sale {The Luella}

Fall is almost here and we are beginning to mark down some of our summer merchandise. We do not have many Luella dresses left if you have been eyeing one. The Luella is the perfect dress to take into fall and winter. It is absolutely gorgeous layered over leggings...