Happy Monday, peeps!

Hope your weekend was absolutely amazing! Mine was pretty awesome!

I know so many of us are freshening up our homes for the holidays and preparing for guests and whatnot so here are a few Joss & Main Finds her on this Main Monday to help inspire you in adding just the right thing to your home to freshen up a bit!

 

All of these items and more can be found on Joss & Main by clicking on the images below!

 

Happy shopping!

Callie Indoor/Outdoor Rug | Starting at $19.95

 

 

Bolivar Wall Mirror | $73.95

HOME Pillow | $19.95

Napa Teak Stool | $121.95

Tripod Floor Lamp | $182.95

Aisha Pillow | $32.95

 

 

Buck Table Mirror | $90.95

 

 

So, what's your fave from this week's picks?

 

 

Hi Friends!

Oh my, this week has literally blazed right by and I cannot believe that it's already Thursday.

How has your week been? With Veteran's Day this past Monday, we have had non-stop LIFE over here! Ha!

 

I've got projects out the wazoo that I need to complete, some for myself and some for friends and my list of wants just seems to keep growing and growing.

 

One thing I did have time for was adding a little something to our entry. Now, the foyer of our rental home is pretty small and can sometimes feel a bit cluttered and overwhelming at times but what better way to make it feel fresh and new than to add a little texture and greenery?

 

 

 

 

I picked up these two hanging baskets from Williams-Sonoma a little over a month ago and originally they were on our mantel just because I wasn't really sure about their placement. I knew that I would use them in some way though.

 

 

 

 

After the original ferns I'd placed inside eh, hm...died. I purchased some single stem greenery from a local grocer for $3.99 and the hanging baskets only cost me $10.00. So, with tax, this little refresh was less than $15.00.

 

I am thinking of just about any way I can to add a little personality to this rental of ours and who doesn't love fresh greenery especially when it has berries.

 

Um, yes please.

 

 

 

You will have to forgive me for so many pics. My hubby traveled to China for business last week and brought a sweet little gift back for me in the form of a new lens. This is my chance to play around with it a little bit. I have SO much to learn!

 

I thought I would also share a few inspirational photos and a few tips for all of you out there with small entryways like ours. I didn't share the entire view {mostly cause ours is a mess right now} but trust me when I say it's teeny tiny. I will share more photos of this space along with an update of how things are going with the living space in the next Rental Redo post.

 



 

TIP #1 | PAINT A WALL...OR TWO.

In this case, a chalkboard one. Isn't this just too cute and at an entry, it would be a great space to leave notes for the kids or for a spouse or even to make lists and special guest messages. I LOVE this!  

 



 

 

TIP #2 | ADD A MIRROR.

And not just any old mirror, make it a good one and be sure it's just the right size for the space. We all know that mirrors can make a small space look much larger by reflecting parts a room. Another great idea is to not just add one mirror but a collection of vintage ones, some of all shapes and sizes, etc. can add just the right touch to a small entry.

 

 

 

TIP #3 | STRIPES, STRIPES and MORE STRIPES.

Of course these are oh so trendy right now but they aren't just trendy, they are functional. Adding simple lines to a short wall can give the illusion of length hence tricking the eye into thinking that the given space is much larger and longer than it actually is.

 

 

TIP #4 | ORGANIZE  IT.

THIS is my next step in ours. If it's not organized but the rest of your home is put together, it can definitely give the wrong vibes to guests entering the home. Free the space of clutter and create a space that is not only pretty but functional.

 

 

 

 TIP #5 | WHEN IN DOUBT, PUT A FRAME ON IT.

This one is surely my opinion but you just can't go wrong with a gallery wall. The one below is more symmetrical but you could add just about any type of frame or wall décor to fit your home's style or your own personality.

All images can be found here.

 

 

I also just wanted to take a sec to say thanks to you guys for following along and for commenting, giving advice, opinions and thoughts along the way on this rental refresh. It's been so much fun to add a little bit of me to this place we are temporarily calling home all while sticking to a pretty tight budget.

 

I absolutely love sharing this adventure with all of you!

 

Linking up with:

Savvy Southern Style

DIY Showoff

City Farmhouse

Rain on a Tin Roof

 

 

  XO,

Hello friends! Happy Friday!

Thanks for hopping over to get a view of more of my favorite bloggers. There are just so many I have to share with you each week! So here goes...

 

 

 

 

 

ANNEKE | This, That and Life

 

This first lady is just so stinking cute and I have had the pleasure of getting to know here personally since she is right here from the PNW. Anneke , author of This, That and Life is one of the most talented bloggers out there in blogland. I just love her heart and her design style. She is pretty darn amazing! Please check her blog...you'll be so happy you did!

 

 

JUDITH | Judith Balis Interiors

 

Up next, we have Judith Balis of Judith Balis Interiors. Oh my word. Amazing. Judith is actually a new designer/blogger to me but I am SO happy to have found her on Instagram. She is a truly talented designer and I am looking forward to seeing more from her!

 

 

 

HOLLY | The House We Prayed For

 

This next lady is pretty amazing as well. And why in the world she doesn't have a blog is beyond me but if you are on Instagram you can find her and all of her awesome updates here. Holly Sanders of The House We Prayed For combines modern and vintage style to create a cohesive but eclectic home. If you decide to follow her on IG {and you should}, you'll also get a taste of her whitty personality. So fun!

 

 

 

 

 

DESTINY | A Place for Us

 

Finally, there's this lady. I am sure some of you know her. Destiny of A Place for Us just oozes talent and she is as sweet as pie! No lie!

{Yup, that rhymed. Nope, didn't do it on purpose...just cool like that. Ha!}

She offers some of the best DIY tips, tutorials and design inspiration and has the ceeeeeutest family ever! Hop on over to her blog for more!

 

 

 

And now...the giveaway winner is...

 

Amanda Overturf! Yippee!

 

Thanks for entering, Amanda and congrats.

Don't be bummed my friends. There are many more giveaways in store.

If you would like to order your very own set of Jennifer's fine art, you can email her at

decorcreateur@gmail.com.

 

Love you guys to pieces and have an amazing weekend!



 

XO,

Okay, friends...here goes! It's that time again and this time it's a doozy of a giveaway!

 

I just love these framed chalkboards custom made by Jennifer from Décor Createur.

 

This is a pretty amazing set and when I met Jenn on Instagram and saw these I knew I had to give you guys a chance to own them!

 

They would look amazing in just about any home and of course, with the holidays coming up, would make a great gift!

 

Aren't they just the cutest?

 

 

 

So here are the hard, fast rules. I've tried to make this pretty simple but if you have any questions, please feel free to message me by leaving a comment here or emailing at kenneshabuycks@gmail.com.

 

HOW TO ENTER | A FEW WAYS TO GET YOUR NAME IN THE POT

 

1. Follow me on Instagram here and tag two IG friends or follow me on Facebook here and tag two FB friends.

(One or the other, both not necessary but would be appreciated!)

2. Follow Jennifer from Décor Createur on Instagram here and tag two IG friends.

3. Come back here and tell me that you've followed Jenn and I on either of those accounts by leaving a comment below. (Would love to have you follow here on the blog as well!)

 

EXTRA ENTRY:

For extra entry (your name in the pot more than once), if you have an Instagram account, repost the image on my IG account on yours and use hashtag #rhigiveaway.

 

That's it!

 

Good luck to you and see you back here on Friday for a winner!

 

 



Nothing says Fall more than leaves falling to the ground, spiced cider and pumpkin rides. And nothing says family and friends more than Thanksgiving gatherings around the table with fun centerpieces and décor with good food and lots of laughs with those most important to you.

 

This year, to be honest, I'm not really sure what we're doing for Thanksgiving. I've gone back and forth about décor and table settings and what I would like to include on the menu. I question whether we will do the day with our little family only (since most of our extended family is in the South and Michigan we won't see them until Christmas) or whether we will invite those who also have no family in the area and make it a party.

 

Whatever the case, I've been a pinning fool and collected a few ideas from settings to food to help make mine and your Thanksgiving a little less traditional and a little more outside the box.

 

FOOD | Simple and Tasty.

When making the menu for your Thanksgiving fare be sure to keep it simple, healthy and tasty. Try some non-traditional veggie dishes or add unexpected seasonings to your main dish. I've pinned a few things here to give you some ideas to start your menu off right. You can also click on any of the images below to get to the RHI Thanksgiving Pinterest Board.

 

 

DECOR | Light, Natural and Fun.

After food, this may be my favorite thing about Thanksgiving. I remember growing up helping set the table with the "good stuff" that we only pulled out a few times a year when we had holiday gathering or special guests. All the crystal glasses and silver trimmed plates accented the table and added just the right touch of warmth to the tabletop.

 

Since, you'll probably be hanging out at the table a lot, your tablescape and tabletop décor is important but you don't want it to take a away from the most important thing at the table-the people. {Get more ideas for fun tabletop décor and ways to add special details to your home by clicking the image below.}

 

 

 

 

ATMOSPHERE | Comforting Candles, Fire and Music.

This is a vital aspect of welcoming guests into your home or just creating an overall cheerful space for you and your family to enjoy. I know we've talked a lot it seems about the table but you can create a comfortable, warm atmosphere by expanding your vision beyond the dining table to wall, coffee tables, and even sofas.

 

Ideally, I know that we all live big, full lives. And if you're like me and have multiple kids the last thing you're thinking about is adding fall or Thanksgiving artwork to walls or pillows to the sofa. Do what you can to make your home what you want it. If it's adding a pillow or two to the sofa or a few fall leaves to the mantel, do that. No one wants to walk into a house that you've stressed over to make "perfect" and not feel cozy or get good vibes upon entry. We ARE talking about atmosphere here after all.

 

Candles are a great place to start. If you add scented candles sprinkled with warm scents like cinnamon, coriander, or basil you can bet your guests will feel right at home. If you have a fireplace, light it. What compares to the crackle of a toasty fire? Not much. These are, of course, just a few things you can do to add atmosphere when entertaining for the holiday.
 

 

So I hope this sends you well on your way to a Thanksgiving gathering you and your guests will remember for years to come not just because of how amazing everything looked but because you offered an opportunity for memory making through great conversation, good food and lots of laughs!

 

Be sure to head over to my Pinterest page and surf around for lots of other fun ideas as well!

I would love it if you'd follow along on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter as well!



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During this rental redo, I've had lots of grand ideas. To which most my loving husband has assitsted me in putting on hold for our permanent home. One of those ideas was a plank wall behind this sofa with 3/4 board and baten.

 

Really? Yes. Really.

 

In a rental. Yep. In a rental.

 

So, instead of covering this whole wall with reclaimed boards and wainscoting, I have decided to cover THIS wall instead. It's a tad bit smaller and less of a project than the other.

 

 Don't you agree?

 

 

Again, many of you (and lots of friends frankly) have asked why I would even bother making this place all nice and cozy or even worry about projects like this if we are only going to be in this place another year. To be honest, I don't think I have a really good answer for that. I just know that I need to create and I can't stop the process in my brain...it has to come out!

 

I am thinking we should have this project completed in the next two weeks or so. I would love to have it done tomorrow but I have a few more things on my to-do list before this so, it must wait!

 

In the meantime, this weekend I picked up a few things to add to our living room and I am beginning to put the room together bit by bit.

 

This lamp was one item that I picked up...are you ready...from Target! Don't you just love it? I love the chunky base and the black lampshade with gold lining screams sophistication. I plan on putting a pair behind the sofa on a console to "flank" the framed photos above. That wall won't escape my wrath, planked or not. I still have to finish filling it with accessories and whatnot to even everything out.

 

 

 

This isn't the most impressive picture of the lamp but it's really a stunner. Gold lining inside the shade and all. I will place a pair behind the sofa atop a console table and plan on adding some more eye candy to the wall behind.

 

 

This is staging at it's finest people...let me just tell ya. Ha! Really though...never mind all the pillows on the sofa and the barren table...it will all come together. I promise.

 

 

 

I picked up this awesome piece of chippy goodness at Haystack Antiques: HOME {eh hmmm, love that place BTW and if you are a local, you must visit} this past weekend as well. I went back and forth about the type of coffee table I wanted in the space and settled on this style. It's a far cry from my original thought of an industrial style table but so much more warm and cozy than wood and metal. I figure that since our home is temporary, and since this was such a good deal, if I got tired of it or changed my mind, I could always change it out for something else and use this as an event or photography prop. I fell in love with it though and had to have it!

 

 

I also picked up some ironstone and vintage botanical prints that I'll be putting up on the walls right after my {drum roll, please}...plank wall installation. Yah!

 

So, as I mentioned I've been dreaming of them no doubt. They stalk me. Seem to be everywhere I go. Okay, maybe not everywhere I go but kinda since they are in my thoughts everywhere I go!

 

Since covering the entire wall behind the sofa may be too much of a task given the situration here, I will be using one of our smaller accent walls to show off my DIY prowess. I am SO excited to bring in a little more character into the living area. And even more excited to share how we do it with you guys!

 

Anyhow, all for now...what do you think of my finds for the week? Thanks for letting me share my rental redo ups and downs with you! Hope you're having an amazing week!

 

XO, 



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Blissfully Ever After
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What Meegan Makes

Well, it's Monday folks! How was your weekend? Hoping you were able to spend much needed time with family, friends and alone if that was your desire!

 

Our weekend was pretty full but oh so relaxing and rich at the same time.

 

Today is Main Monday, where I share some of my favorite finds from sales on Joss & Main over the past week. If you're not family with Joss, you can read more about the company and what they offer here.

Here we go...some fun finds this week! Just click on the pics below if you'd like more info about any of the items! Happy shopping!

 

 

 

 

 

XO,