Christmas tree

Happy Holidays!

So I was able to get some of my tree decorated while Toast was sleeping yesterday.  Yay!

I decided earlier this year that I wanted to use ribbon to hang some of my ornaments this year.  I think it came out so stinking cute!

I get black and white check ribbon on amazon here.

I cut it to about 8" lengths.  And just tied a knot.  The results are even better than I thought they would be!

I only did about 50 ornaments this way, but I may do more :)

What do you think?  Do you use anything besides hooks to hang your ornaments?

Hopefully I can get the rest of the tree done and share that later this week.  Happy Holidays!

XOXO,

Heather

Toast

Happy Monday everyone! 

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!  I sure did.  There is nothing I love more than a big meal with family. 

Today we woke up to a winter wonderland.  I love the first snowfall. I snapped a quick picture before work.  Everything looks so calm when it's covered in snow. 

I usually get all my Christmas decorating done in the weekend after Thanksgiving.  This year has been a little different.  I only got this far...

At least there is a star on.  I am going to try to get more done this week.  I'm not sure how far I will get because...

We got a puppy. 

Meet Toast:

He is such a cutie.  And sweet when he's not trying to chew on you.  And I'm sure once we are getting regular sleep again everything will settle back to normal.  Until then I can only get anything done when he is sleeping

For now, Chester is unsure.

Toast wants to play, but Chester is nervous.  We've been trying to get them comfortable together.  It'll take a bit of time.  One day they'll be best friends!

I'll try to post later this week with my finished tree.  Hopefully there won't be a little dog chewing on the skirt :)

XOXO,

Heather

Fall Outdoors

Truth?  We don't have much by way of outdoor living space.

A porch? No

Patio?  No

Deck? Veranda? Courtyard? No no no

One day we'll remedy that, but for now the extent of my outdoor decorating is a little planter box in the driveway.

More truth?  It usually looks something like this -

Sad :(

The pumpkins are the only thing cute about this picture.

But every once in a while I get ambitious!  (usually for fall and winter)  So now it looks like this -

Still not great but much better!!  All I added was a couple pumpkins, gourds, and some vines from the yard.  I got the little sign at the dollar tree a couple of years ago.  It seriously only took me about 15 minuted to set it up.  I don't know why I don't always make it cuter...maybe next year :)

I can't complain too much.  We have great views...

 And, this guy was hanging around for awhile yesterday

Do you have a great outdoor living space?  What are your favorite ways to keep it cute?

XOXO,

Heather

Fall Decor

I feel so far behind this year.  I finally got my Fall decorations out!  I usually get this done sometime in September, but this year is just flying by and I only get it done last week! 

Are you already decorated for Fall?  Please tell me I'm not alone. 

On the flip side of the coin...I already have a plan for Christmas decor!  And I will hopefully have some time this month to work on a few DIY decorations.  I'll let you know!

For now...Fall :)

 I kept everything pretty simple this year. 

A few pumpkins...

A few faux flowers...

A few throws...

and call it a day! 

XOXO,

Heather

Things I Think I LOVE!!!!

Hey everybody!

I know I have been MIA for quite awhile!  I don't know why but summer is always so busy for us.  I'm really going to try to post more from here on out!

Apparently I'm a slow poke with my fall decorating this year too.  I just started getting the house fall ready.  I am going to try to get some pictures this weekend and have a post next week.  I'm not really a Halloween person, but fall is my favorite time of year.  I love all the colors and the cold nights. 

Today I have another Things I think I LOVE post.  There are so many good things out there right now!   I hope you enjoy!

Rain Boots - They give back with every order!  For every pair purchased, ROMA boots donates to a child in need.  Plus the boots are great.  It's a win win!  I have the Emma mid calf in yellow.  I don't see the yellow on their website right now but they have lots of good options!  I wear mine all the time.  They are comfortable and very durable!  The hardest part is picking which color to get!

Hair Dryer - So, I was getting ready for work a few days ago and my hair dryer died...it was a rough day for me.  My hair is natural straight except for one area.  so I walked around all day with one wavy spot.  I learned my lesson and will always have a backup hair dryer! This one is so good.  It's really strong and dries my hair in just a couple minutes! 

Plush Knit tee - I was visiting my sister in Georgia a couple of weeks ago and we both ended up buying this top.  It is so soft and the sleeves are actually long enough!  I wear a large and my sister wears a extra small.  It looks great on both of us!  I think it is true to size for Old Navy.  This is going to be a regular for me through the fall. 

Finally happy stories - I love reading happy news.  This is the sweetest story. 💗💗

Wall hung scroll - I am definitely going to buy this when we get around to giving the kitchen an update.  I just love lists and this is such a fun way to display them.

Have a great weekend!!

XOXO,

Heather