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I was trying to figure out how to give our old headboard new life because, honestly, it had reached the point of being downright gross 😅 I started looking at new headboards and was absolutely shocked. Every one I loved was somewhere between $1,500-$4,000 and I simply could not justify it. Then one day I looked over at this $19 Amazon tablecloth I’ve had for years, the one I’ve always loved because it’s 100% linen and somehow gets softer and prettier with every wash, and thought…wait a second. What if I just covered the headboard with fabric? Truly, that one little thought sent me spiraling in the best way. Before I knew it, the bed was taken apart, I had a staple gun in my hand, and there was no turning back 🤪 That’s pretty much how things tend to go around here. And honestly? It ended up becoming one of my favorite projects we’ve ever done. It gave our bedroom so much more character, saved us thousands of dollars, and was shockingly easy. Comment SHOP below and I’ll send you the exact tablecloth straight to your DMs. - DIYHeadboard BedroomMakeoverIdeas VintageInspiredHome LinenLover ThriftedStyle https://liketk.it/65py7

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For the longest time I struggled with how to make something feel functional and beautiful. It felt like I had to pick and choose.

Like if it worked well, it couldn’t also feel warm and inviting… and if it looked beautiful, it probably wasn’t very practical for real, everyday life.

But somewhere along the way, I realized it was never about choosing one or the other—it was about layering both.

Letting the pretty things be useful.
Letting the functional things be seen.
Letting a space feel lived-in, not just styled.

And that’s where the magic started to happen.
So if you’ve been waiting for permission to make your spaces both… this is it 🤍

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Comment SHORTS below and I’ll send you all my Amazon favorites along with the tops, pullovers, and accessories I style them with! ✨

There’s just something about taking the “basic” pieces in your closet and layering them in a way that makes you feel cute, comfortable, and a little more put together. 🤎

I think athletic wear gets a bad rep for feeling too casual sometimes, but honestly? A good pair of athletic shorts, an oversized pullover, a fitted tank, and some chunky gold jewelry can make you feel surprisingly elevated while still being comfortable enough to live real life in.

Whether I’m heading to the gym, sitting at a baseball game, grabbing a mid-morning coffee, or just running around town with the kids… this is pretty much my summer uniform. 😜

And Amazon has honestly become one of my favorite places to find athletic shorts that are cute, flattering, and actually affordable.

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Antique inspired favorites in our home for patterned yet timeless home decor and furnishing!

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Pottery Barn’s newest arrivals are full of those timeless pieces that carry your home beautifully from late summer into fall. 🤍 Sharing my favorite transitional decor finds that feel cozy, classic, and worth investing in. Shop them all in my LTK.#PotteryBarn #FallHomeDecor #TransitionalDecor

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When we decided to invest in a new mattress, I made a promise to myself: this time, I was finally going to splurge on a really good set of sheets.

After hearing two of my sisters and my mom rave about these bamboo sheets, I figured it was time to see what all the fuss was about—and they were right. 🤍

They’re incredibly soft, cool to sleep in, and somehow get even softer with every wash. Truly the kind of bedding that makes climbing into bed at the end of a long day feel like a luxury.

A little bit of a splurge? Yes.
Worth every penny? Also yes.

Comment SHOP and I’ll send you the details. 🤍

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I’m reading all the comments from today’s post as I walk in my small farming town, what you can’t see is underneath my glasses, I am crying.

It’s easy to get lost in this world of content creation and consumption. It’s easy to forget who you are and what you’re doing. But today’s post has shown me that this is the version of me I want to show up and share.

This is what people are craving. I love that as I’m taking this video I see a friendly neighbor.
the perfect visual for what small town living is all about.

A real time family review of the homemade (refined sugar free) lemon ice cream I made.

Since I have been on a journey of healing my gut, I have been trying to stay away from refined sugars and overly processed foods. So I made this homemade 🍋lemon ice cream that is entirely sweetened with honey 🍯 and it’s safe to say that this will be a family favorite for years to come.

You can comment RECIPE below, and I will send you the recipe to your DMs!

Happy homemaking!

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A few recent finds from McGee & Co. that feel timeless, thoughtful, and collected. 🤍

From cozy textures to beautiful details, these are the pieces that add warmth and character to a home.

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Everything currently sitting in my cart lately… 🤎

A mix of timeless basics and a few pieces that make everyday life feel a little more beautiful. I’m all about investing in items I’ll reach for again and again, and these are at the top of my wish list.

I’ve linked everything for you in my LTK if you’d like to browse or save for later. Which find are you adding to your cart? ✨#LTKStyle #NeutralStyle #CozyHome #NancyMeyersStyle #TimelessStyle #HomeDecorInspo #ClassicStyle #EverydayEssentials #KindredHomestead #LTKCreator

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We chose bamboo sheets from @onequince because they’re unbelievably soft, stay cool through the night, and somehow make our bed feel like a luxury hotel. Safe to say… we’re obsessed.

For years, this little pink room has quietly become one of the most loved spaces in our home. And honestly? I think it’s because it gave me permission to stop playing it safe.

The color is called “Just Rosy” by PPG Paints (Pittsburgh Paints), and while it may look bold at first glance, it actually reads incredibly soft and warm throughout the day. It changes with the light in the prettiest way and somehow manages to feel playful, cozy, vintage, and timeless all at once.

I think so many people are afraid of using color because they assume it will feel overwhelming, but what I’ve learned through this room is that color can actually make a home feel more lived in, layered, and personal.

So if you’ve been waiting for permission to paint the room pink… this is it. 🤍

Follow along if you love old homes, layered interiors, cozy living, and creating beauty in the everyday.

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Every host needs these four herbs in their garden. 🌿

No garden? No problem. These easy-to-grow herbs thrive in pots on a sunny windowsill, so they’re always within reach when you’re cooking or hosting.

1. Basil: One of the first herbs I ever grew—and still a favorite. It’s perfect for pesto, bruschetta, Caprese, and simple summer dishes. Basil loves warm weather and is incredibly easy to grow.
2. Mint: A go-to for summer entertaining. It’s a perennial that comes back each year, but it spreads quickly—so keep it in its own pot. I love it in sparkling water, mocktails, cocktails, fruit salads (especially watermelon and blueberries), and mint ice cream. It also makes a lovely fresh tea.
3. Rosemary: The herb that instantly elevates a meal. I use it for roasted potatoes, meats, breads, and sauces. It also makes a beautiful garnish—tucked into a drink or tied to a napkin.
4. Thyme: Underrated and incredibly versatile. It pairs well with roasted vegetables, meats, soups, breads, pasta, and even cold salads. It quietly makes everything taste better.

If you’re starting an herb garden, begin with these four. They’re simple, versatile, and make everyday meals and gatherings feel more intentional.

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A life that feels slower. Softer. More rooted.

A life where loving Jesus matters more than impressing people. Where beauty is found in open windows, homemade meals, dirt paths through the garden, worn wood floors, and lamp light at 6pm. Where the rhythm of the day is shaped more by the weather outside than the noise of the world online. Where success looks less like constantly striving and more like being fully present.

I want to raise kids who know how to have conversations, use their imaginations, grow things with their hands, come inside barefoot after long summer evenings, and understand there’s more to life than a screen.

I want a home that feels lived in. One full of old recipes, meaningful traditions, muddy boots by the back door, hand-me-down treasures, and the kind of love that lingers long after the dishes are done.

For so long I thought I had to want what everyone else wanted. More. Bigger. Better. But the older I get, the more I realize the life I’m longing for is actually much simpler. More time outside. More meals around the table. More tending to the things that truly matter.

And maybe, if you’ve been feeling this too, you’re not behind. You’re just being called toward something different. 🤍

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The older I get, the more I realize home was never meant to just impress people.

It’s meant to hold them.

The laughter echoing from the kitchen while dinner simmers on the stove. The hard conversations whispered after bedtime. The familiar comfort of routines repeated over and over again until they quietly become someone’s childhood.

I think that’s why I care so deeply about creating a home that feels lived in, layered, warm, and welcoming. Not because perfection matters… but because people do.

Because long after the paint colors change and the trends fade, what remains is how a home made someone feel.

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Follower favorites for home and style finds this summer!

Our backyard has slowly become one of my favorite "rooms" of our home. A place for slow mornings with coffee, family dinners on the patio, and long summer evenings spent outside.

I've linked all of my favorite outdoor furniture, patio décor, planters, lighting, and backyard essentials that have helped create a space that's both beautiful and lived in. Whether you're refreshing your patio, styling a cozy backyard, or looking for timeless outdoor décor that lasts season after season, you'll find all of my favorites here. ☀️🌿

Shop my complete backyard collection through the link in my LTK.

You don’t need fancy tableware or a perfectly styled tablescape to host the party.

Use the mismatched plates. The wrinkled linen napkins. The cups you’ve collected over the years. Clip flowers from your garden. Scatter fruit down the center of the table. Make do with what you have.

It doesn’t have to be perfect.

It just has to be a gathering place.

Three summers ago, I turned this little space between our garage and back entryway into an outdoor hosting spot. Before that, it was an awkward in-between area of our home that felt unused and purposeless.

But one afternoon I set up a few folding tables, draped old painter’s drop cloths over the top, and added whatever I could find around the house.

And somehow, it became something I never expected.

What once felt like wasted space became a place where women from so many different seasons and circles of my life have gathered. A place to celebrate, to cry, to laugh until our stomachs hurt, to share meals, stories, and pieces of our hearts.

And every time I look at it, I’m reminded that so much beauty comes from simply starting before everything feels ready.

So consider this your sign to host the dinner party.

The people won’t remember whether your plates matched.

They’ll remember how they felt around your table. 🤍

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#GatherAroundTheTable #IntentionalLiving #HospitalityAtHome #KindredHomestead #SlowLivingLifestyle

Antique inspired favorites in our home for patterned yet timeless home decor and furnishing!

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For a long time, I thought the life I wanted looked like more.

More progress. More perfection. More to show for it.
But somewhere along the way, that shifted.

I’ve found myself drawn to a quieter kind of life—
one that isn’t built on impressing anyone, but on being present.

A life that looks like open windows on a warm day,
homemade meals shared around the table,
the creak of old floors, and lamp light at 6pm. A life where faith leads, where our home is lived in and loved deeply, and where my kids grow up knowing there’s more to this world than what a screen can offer.

It’s slower. Softer. More rooted.

And maybe it doesn’t look like “more” to everyone else…but it feels like everything to me. 🤍

If you’ve been craving this kind of life too, I think you’ll feel at home here. 🏡

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I recently got this book, it is a collection of prayers that are great when you are in a season where you don’t know how to pray!

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