They say good things come to those who wait, and in the case of giving you an official cabin tour, we’ve sure as heck have been waiting. Three years later, I felt like it was officially time to show you around the joint — if you are new around here, you may want to take a…
Seasonal Decor
How to Store Your Holiday Decor
One of the best parts of the holidays is putting up all of our festive holiday decor! One of the worst parts of the holidays is tangled light strands, smashed wreaths, and digging through bin after bin trying to find what I’m looking for. Don’t waste all that precious time next holiday season. Put your…
Deck the Halls [Virtually]: 4 Holiday Mantel Ideas
The stockings were hung by the [virtual] mantels with care, in hopes that pretty little gift boxes soon would be there… see what I did there? 😉 The Holidays are only a few short weeks away and while they might be looking and feeling a bit different this year, the LIY team is making the…
LIY Team Target Finds Under $100
Oops, Target does it again. It never fails to get the best of me [and my wallet]. You walk in with a short shopping list of “needs” and walk out with a cartload of everything you didn’t know you “needed”. Sometimes in life, you just have to let Target tell you what you need. It…
Fall Home Decor: LIY Team Finds
Fall is, well, falling here in Indiana and the LIY Team is getting in the full spirit of the season. Pumpkins are being picked [from the dollar section at Target], autumn-scented candles are being lit, and buffalo plaid is making it’s grand appearance once again. It’s safe to say we are fulling embracing the change…
Best Of: Target Holiday Home Edition
It is no secret that I am an avid Target shopper. I find myself constantly just wandering in with a cup of Starbucks in hand, spending a little too much time joyfully browsing every aisle. Do I need something for my home office? Maybe a new outfit or three? Definitely a pair of pajamas and…
A Fireside Chat // Fall Decor Inspiration for Your Mantle
I am absolutely obsessed with fireplaces. When house hunting, whether or not a house has a functioning fireplace falls somewhere between “Does it have a roof?” and “Is there at least one full bathroom?”. Only slightly exaggerating here — my husband knows full well that if there is no place to cozy up by the…
Our Summer Patio Space
There is nothing I love more than spending time outside on our patio. Over the past few years, we have done everything in our power to make our patio space a true oasis for us to relax and enjoy. On most days [especially mornings] you can find me outside either pulled up to the table,…
Simple Ways To Refresh Your Home For Spring!
There is no better decor time for your home than spring [okay, that might be a lie because hello, Christmas] but, it has to rank right up there. Spring brings such a freshness and newness along with it. Everything seems to get lighter, brighter and a lot more cheerful – from people’s personalities [it’s amazing…
Christmas Home Tour // 2017
I know, I know. It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, however, if there is ever a time for a house to shine, it’s once Christmas explodes all over it. I decided to decorate a wee bit earlier than normal this year and I gotta say, I am not one bit upset about it. This year I…