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You’re not gonna want to miss this! Limited time

You’re not gonna want to miss this! Limited time only!

I have been working with Hive and Home to create a fresh Fall scented candle that I know you will love!

It candle smells like a crisp fall breeze blowing through the open windows catching hints of the apple pie sitting on the window sill on its way in.

It’s called Crisp Fall Breeze and it’s only available thru September 23rd!

These soy candles come in your choice the the most beautiful vessels, including a variety of sizes of wood bowls like this one!

Use code: OLDBARN20 to save 20%

I’ll link it in stories too!

#falldecor #fallfoyer #fallcandle #fallscentedcandle #falltrends #woodbowlcandle #woodsandwhites #naturalfalldecor #neutralfalldecor #falldecorations #autumncandle #pumpkintopiary

We had a “Nailed It” party (like the Netflix s

We had a “Nailed It” party (like the Netflix show) over the weekend for my daughter’s birthday.
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The girls all attempted to decorate cupcakes like a given example. They had very limited time to work with and they came up with some hilarious cupcakes.
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This bakery awning on our kitchen windows is a little peek at the decorations we put up for the party.
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You will not want to miss the fun game we made up using some other leftover party decorations. I’ll share a video (and the official rules) in stories!
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#kitchenwindow #lonnyliving #partydecorationideas #kitcheninspiration #kitchenbacksplash #lovetheroom #kitchensink #dream #kitchen #hunkerhome #americanfarmhousestyle #kitchenstyling #thosehomeideas #kitchensofinstagram #nesttoimpress #makehomeyours #howihaven #kitchenstyle #kitchendecor #kitchensofinsta #kitchenideas #farmhousehomes #farmhousefeatures

A new view? I don’t think I’ve shared this ang

A new view?
I don’t think I’ve shared this angle on here before.
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I know I’ve seen Fall decor popping up, but I’m wondering if it feels like Fall outside where you live?

Here…not so much. Still verrrry hot here in Texas.
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21 years ago today, 2 kids said “I do” with no

21 years ago today, 2 kids said “I do” with no knowledge of what the future may throw their way! We have come a long way and I’m so happy I get to share my life with this guy!

Last night we went to see Stoney Larue playing in

Last night we went to see Stoney Larue playing in a neighbors’ backyard! Do you know his music? I’ll show some snippets in stories ( hopefully I can find some where you can’t hear me singing along).
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There was a breeze and we got a “cool front” so it wasn’t horribly hot considering it’s August in Texas. The night ended with fireworks and filled my heart with gratitude to be a Texan (and that my 9 day migraine subsided just long enough for me to enjoy the amazing night!)
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Speaking of backyards, this is ours! Maybe someday we will have Stoney play here!
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Are you enjoying your summer? With all the kids ho

Are you enjoying your summer? With all the kids home, the kitchen definitely does not look like this now. Let me tell you, they never. stop. eating!
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Did you know you can find links to most items in this photo ;and most others too) by going to my LIKEtoKNOW.it page? The link is in my bio!
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#cleankitchen #whitekitchencabinets #whitequartzite #quartzitecountertops #basketsaddict #reclaimedbarnwood #plantmama #plantstyling #plantseverywhere #kitchenplants #englishivy #anthropologiehome #kitchenwindow #kitchenisland #kitchenislandlighting #kitchenislanddesign

It’s my oldest’s 16th birthday! I’m so lucky

It’s my oldest’s 16th birthday! I’m so lucky to be his mom! He is the one who coined the ironically brilliant word “Geniuser”
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Help me wish Barrett a happy birthday!

If you’re a blogger, DIYer, Instagrammer, or hav

If you’re a blogger, DIYer, Instagrammer, or haven’t started but you want to, then you need to plan to go to Haven Conference next year. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask me.
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// GRATITUDE// the overwhelming feeling today especially for the people I’ve met this week and my family for picking up my slack while I’m here. I am so happy and grateful for:

• Meeting so many creative, beautiful, kind, inspiring people this weekend.

• That I am free to pursue my passions.

• For friendships with people who are encouraging and bolstering, who have similar and different perspectives and experiences.

• That we can meet others from all over with similar interests, and yet who are all so unique!

• For opportunities!

• For the ability to learn from others…It’s going to take me weeks to process and even longer to incorporate ALL the things.
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I want to give a special shout out to Pasha @pashaishome because I don’t know what I would have done without her this week! We met in person for the first time on Wednesday afternoon, then we stayed up till 4am talking Wednesday night! I’m so thankful for her friendship, her planning abilities 😉 and her amazing knack for bringing people together! If you don’t know Pasha, go say hi. You will see.
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I’m also very grateful I found these beautiful basket planters recently and that my daughter has been watering my plants while I’ve been gone.
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Are you pumped for an awesome week? Let’s do thi

Are you pumped for an awesome week? Let’s do this! Do you hear that? I think it’s the Space Jam Theme music they play at the beginning of basketball games! Ironically, I’m writing this in my PJs, curled up in a blanket slowly sipping my coffee. Balance, people.
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Did you catch my blog post about using trays in your decor? It’s linked in my bio and my “blog posts” highlight (circles under bio).
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Do you use visualization to see and set goals? It’s very motivating for me.
Over the long weekend, I spent some time here in this corner looking out the windows dreaming up and planning a garden expansion. I have always done this even before I knew what visualization was or how it can help. A dreamer’s gonna dream!
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I’ll link Family Room sources in stories and you can follow me on the liketoknow.it app (link in bio).
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#visualization #familyroomdesign #familyroom #livingroominspiration #livingroomdetails #livingroomwindow #livingroomstyle #livingroomstyling #fireplacedesign #tvoverfireplace #vaultedlivingroom #vaultedceilings #futuregarden #reclaimedbarnwood

Why and How to use TRAYS in your decor. Do you use

Why and How to use TRAYS in your decor. Do you use trays in your decor? They are so useful and even make your items look better too. I have a blog post showing you 7 reasons to use trays in your decor! (Linked in bio.) I’ve also linked several of my favorite trays in that post!
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I hope you had a great weekend! Here’s a quick s

I hope you had a great weekend! Here’s a quick summary of mine:

🔨almost ruined a DIY project, but I think I salvaged it.

😱had a traumatic encounter with a giant spider in my pantry.

🧹cleaning house.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦family time.

⛪️church.

🥗♠️lunch with extended family followed by card games.

🥘a dinner conversation that rivaled Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s on First.” 🤯.
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I’d say it was a good weekend, tell me about yours!
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(Links in stories)
#livingroomdecor #myinspiredsquares #vaultedlivingroom #stellarspaces #therealhousesofinstagram #livingroominspiration #thepursuitofjoyproject #homefabulous #familyroom #dwellmagazine #iheartthishaven #mycovetedhome #makehomematter #vaultedceiling #mystyleoffarmhouse #cottagestyle #cottagesandbungalows #interiorstylist #livingroomlove #houseandhome #classyinteriors #southerncharm #myamericanfarmhousestyle #lovelydecorhomes #housegoals #interiorliving #havenshere #haven30days #livingroomstyle #livingroominspiration

Boy am I pooped. I’ve been running around in thi

Boy am I pooped. I’ve been running around in this heat doing a few DIYs. Do you ever get halfway into a DIY and just want to throw the whole thing out? Maybe it’s the tired talking but that’s where I am right now. But is Friday and I am grateful for the weekend!
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How to make a patriotic centerpiece that lasts. I

How to make a patriotic centerpiece that lasts. I used a vintage marshmallow tin, but a basket would work too. By keeping these plants in their pots and clustering them together to make the arrangement, this will last for as long as you keep each pot watered. I used blue hydrangeas, red gerbers and ivy. Don’t forget to line the bottom of your container to protect it from drainage from the pots.

#patrioticcenterpiece #fourthofjulydecor #independencedayweekend #tabledecor #4thofjulydecor #4thofjulyparty #4thofjulyflowers #4thofjulytablescape #marshmallowtin #basketarrangement #flowerarranging #plantstyling #tablescapes #farmhousefourthofjuly #fourthofjulyfun #fourthofjulyparty

Can you believe how much better this view is now t

Can you believe how much better this view is now that the TV is hidden in plain sight?!? I truly enjoy this room so much more now! If you have a TV you want to hide, this is 💯the way to go!
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I have a whole blog post about this which I’ll link in stories today, so be sure to check it out!
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I hope you had a great day celebrating the dads in

I hope you had a great day celebrating the dads in your life yesterday! We did some fun celebrating that kept me so busy I didn’t have time to do a Father’s Day post. But, I will be putting something in stories today because you may remember my husband’s cammo pants that we had a Taps ceremony for…well, I rescued them from the trash and created a Father’s Day gift out of them.
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A view of my built-in hutch. It’s about to get red-white-and-blueified.
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Do you get hot when you sleep? My husband is like

Do you get hot when you sleep? My husband is like a furnace and it’s summertime in Texas, so yeah, we do too. So we switched out our bedding for breezy open weave linen from @schweitzerlinen and it has made all the difference! It wicks away moisture and air flows through it to keep you cool. Sleeping cool is great, but my faaaavorite part is the relaxed carefree coastal vibes and texture you can only get from linen! The contrasting white edge stitching adds just the right amount of sophistication and detail to balance out all its easy-going-ness.
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I’ll link it in stories for you!
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My baby turns 11 years old today! I wish I could m

My baby turns 11 years old today! I wish I could make time stop, but I can’t wait to see what comes next too! Birthdays are such a mixed bag of emotions. Annabelle is so sweet and kind. She is full of spunk, never complains, always hungry, and loves playing in water. It is 8:30 am and she is already playing on the slip and slide with her friend. I am so blessed to be her mama. I put together a quick slideshow in stories to celebrate this spunky monkey.
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This is the birthday girl’s bedroom.
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Happy Monday!

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I have DMed with so many of you and even met some

I have DMed with so many of you and even met some of you in person, so I know this is true: Y’all are the kindest, sweetest, most genuine, most talented bunch of people on the internet. Hands down. Which is why I feel I can tell you this. I struggled to post today. The “not good enough” thoughts kept compelling me to delete. I think we all battle those thoughts at times. I really try to keep things upbeat and positive here, but I want you to know I’m human too. I have closets that should never be opened (literal and metaphorical). My pantry shelves probably have a gritty layer of sugar on them and there’s always an escaped blueberry on the floor. I haven’t figured out how to juggle all the things and maintain (more like FIND) balance. If another kid asks me what’s for lunch/snack/dinner, I may burst. So today, let’s embrace the struggles, imperfections, and hurdles because they make us stronger and bring us together.
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Photo: My hydrangeas today and it finally stopped raining.
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“If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with

“If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”
- Dolly Parton.

Whatever the problem, Dolly has words of wisdom for you. Swipe for another great Dolly pearl we currently have upstairs.
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Meanwhile, I am trying to dig deep to be grateful for another rainy day here and looking forward to the rainbow and sunshine. My water-loving hydrangeas are even saying enough is enough.
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