Wild at Heart, Rooted at Home
Published on December 14, 2018 This Christmas porch pops with deep red against seasonal greenery. The contrasting colors and use of vintage items welcomes guests in a unique and festive way. The Idea I was unsure if Christmas decor would happen this year in our new house. Moving has been taxing both emotionally and physically. My heart’s desire was to…
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Shortly after we moved into our forever home (read the story here), our girls’ shower leaked into the master bathroom below. Though the water damage was minimal, the leak put the upstairs bathroom on our radar. Upon further examination, we realized that the outdated light fixture was the only thing holding up the wall-to-wall mirror! This discovery of course moved…
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Published November 26, 2018 This is the unique story of our forever home. I want to always remember how this house became our home, so here’s how it happened. Back Story As many of you know, we sold our home of 8 years last April and moved into a rental home. We didn’t buy right away because the market was…
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My aunt and uncle announced their intentions to move to New York City two years ago at my niece’s wedding. I remember thinking, “Why would anyone choose to move there? I mean, it’s a cool place to visit (I had been there a few times), but living there would be stressful and chaotic.” Still, I listened to my aunt talk…
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I grew up surrounded by art. My dad was an incredible watercolor artist who spent hours at his paint-speckled drafting table, and paintbrushes of all shapes and sizes were at my disposal. To say I was blessed with a childhood filled with an appreciation of art is an understatement. It is undoubtedly why I have such a love and respect…
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Published on August 10, 2018 | Last Updated on May 15, 2020 This nursery proves that minimal style can be full of heart. Neutral colors and Scandinavian-style furniture take center stage in this minimal nursery designed with heart. All photos by: Life Created The Heart of This Minimal Nursery Design This minimal nursery project was special for me because my…
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![Let me explain. I know I just shared a progress photo of our hallway with different art and styling, but every time I walked by (which is often since my bedroom is to the right), something felt off. It was pretty, but I wasn't inspired. And last week, as I was struggling with my mental health, I decided to clean and style just one area as a way of regaining some sense of control. This painting means more to me than any other piece of art I own because I bought it years ago, during a particularly difficult time when I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's titled "Keep On," and it's a reminder of God's faithfulness in carrying me through the times I think I can't or won't make it. Once I hung this up over my favorite piece of furniture, I knew it was right. Then, I couldn't help but restyle the top of the chest, and honestly...it's magic. Now I walk by and am inspired by the beauty and encouraged by the meaning of this little space, and I know I can "Keep On."
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I'd love to hear about any spaces in your home that are meaningful, symbolic, encouraging or inspiring.
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[Chest is antique | Art is by Bill Fox on @etsy | Picture light is @ikeausa | Stems are from @hobbylobby | Hats and swan are vintage]
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