Yearly Archives: 2012

happy accidents

So, In college, I had this hipster art teacher… I know. Hipster + Art teacher = stereotypical prerequisite. But she … read more

the sprig framing company

Y’all will be drooling over this giveaway, today. Consider yourselves warned ;} When The Sprig Framing Co. contacted us and offered … read more

designer de better, key lime trees + hoarders

Hello dear wonderful people! I hope you all had am amazing Mother’s Day weekend. I spent it, for the first … read more

cottages and bungalows : june 2012

Happy Friday, y’all! Anyone else out there relieved that it’s Friday? Confession: I am. I’ve been all kinds of discombobulated, … read more

7 tips for better photos of your home

Hello all you wonderful people! Remember Martin of Britsnap Photography? He dazzled us in his last post, with 7 Simple … read more

freebie of the month club : spring fling

My post a-la yours truly is a little late today. I felt so bad yesterday writhing on the sofa, that … read more

bliss and tell : a giveaway

Silly us! We were a little slow to pick our winner, so we’re sorry about that! But congratulations, Kathy! And … read more

mortifying moments and handmade wedding programs

If you remember a few posts ago, we’re all things weddings around here right now at The Handmade Home. My sister, in particular, took … read more

make me smile : april 2012 edition

Hello to all our favorite people! In honor of another Fabulous Friday, I thought I’d check in from all things … read more

home tour : kara paslay designs

Hello all you fabulous people! I’m out of pocket for my sister’s wedding, and I’m blessed to have some of … read more

home tour : a place for us

Hello all you fabulous people! I’m out of pocket for my sister’s wedding, and I’m blessed to have some of … read more

home tour : jones design company

Hello all you fabulous people! I’m on the road to Knoxville today, for my sister’s wedding, and I’m blessed to … read more

minivan menagerie : why we went back

Happy Monday, everyone! Have you ever been so busy your head was literally spinning? It’s been an insane last few … read more

ode to the chesterfield

The term ‘Chesterfield,’ was originally used to describe a sofa in England, in the 1900′s. There are a few other … read more

super small workspace ideas

Happy Wednesday, all! We’re all on the mend from our recent bout with the virus, and I hope all of … read more

yellow death and empire covers

Updated: we have our winner- Congratulations, Kirk! And a big fat thank you to Empire Covers to their generous giveaway! … read more

handmade wedding ideas : a few projects

Hello all you wonderful people! I hope you had an awesome weekend and that you’re ready to hit the ground … read more

shoe policy

In honor of all things Friday, I was hoping we could have a bit of a discussion today. I want … read more

color theory 101: doing white right

A sweet gal named Shauna practically handed today’s post to me on a silver platter last week, when she asked … read more

how to make a tooth fairy pillow

My oldest is six, and finally has his very first loose tooth. This is kind of a big deal. A … read more

the rad art of brightsides designs

Updated: we have our winner! Congratulations to Erica-and a big fat thanks to Brightsides Designs and their wonderfully generous giveaway! … read more

retail therapy

A friend of mine needed an accomplice to the great mecca that is Ikea this past Saturday. It was a big sacrifice, … read more

reader spaces : haley + brandon’s kitchen

The other day, when a sweet reader named Haley sent me an email with these photos, I knew I reheheaaally … read more

7 simple tips for better shots of your children

Hey guys! Today, I’m super excited to have our fave photographer do a little guest post for us as a … read more

clorox green works : reverse graffiti and your chance to win

So, the brilliant people at Clorox Green Works are doing something really cool. I don’t know about the rest of you, but … read more

brick v. hardwood, and wingardium leviosa

Blatantly honest confession: I’m getting a little ahead of myself in the projects department. Okay. A lot ahead. Because it … read more

the coolest cutting board on the planet

Updated: we have a winner! Congratulations to Becky! Special thanks to the wonderful Rockey Paper for their super generous giveaway, … read more

a frenzy of photos

If your weekend was anything like ours, it probably looked a little like the frenzy of photos below… First ever … read more

tiny little ant villages

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts®. All opinions are 100% mine. Hey guys! Jamin dropping back … read more

the slipcover grief cycle.

A few of you guys recently asked us how our slipcover has been holding up with three small children. After … read more

25 last minute ideas for easter.

If you guys remember this post from Christmas, then you probably know by now, that I’m pretty good and letting this kinda … read more

color theory 101 : colors in your home

Hello all you wonderful people! I hope you’re ready, because today, we’re diving back into our color theory series! We started … read more

freebie of the month : spring chickadees

Have you caught the fever yet? Spring has sprung! I thought it was oh so appropriately time for some of these … read more

make me smile : march edition 2012

Hello wonderful people! We hope this post finds you well! We spent a gloriously long 4 day weekend at the … read more

a few little things that caught my eye…

Just a few clever, inspiring and oh so beautiful projects I spied this week around the web… This washi tape … read more

spring it forward with home depot

Updated: we have our winners! Congratulations guys, look for an email from us, pronto! And a very special thanks to … read more

small spaces : mudrooms

A big fat hey hey, to our fave people! We’re wrapping up our small spaces series today, {and should be returning to … read more

simplify 101 : organization + a giveaway

Updated: We have a winner! Congratulations to Bridget who said:  And a huge thank you to Simplify 101 and their … read more

vintage equestrian : maggie’s room

Hello, fabulous friends! I hope this finds you well today, and you all had a wonderful weekend! I thought I’d … read more

spring fever + apple babies

Happy Friday, lovely people! I don’t know about you guys, but around here we’ve had spring fever. Fortunately, we didn’t … read more

a lesson on contentment

On Monday, we signed on the dotted line, and our ‘For Sale’ sign was taken out of the yard. Only, … read more

how to make a flower belt

The other day, I totally splurged. I don’t splurge much. I have a shopping buddy I tend to splurge with … read more

d. lawless hardware : a giveaway

Updated: we have our winners! Congratulations, ladies-enjoy your fabulous winnings! And major thanks to D.Lawless for their super generous giveaway! … read more

the font snob club : 25 more fun fonts!

Happy Monday, wonderful people! Here’s to hoping you had a great weekend! Ours was a little crazy-the good kind-and I’ll … read more

gargantuan man-eating neon hello kitties + musical beds

For the last 4+ years of my life, someone else of the offspring variety, has almost always been co-sleeping with … read more

kara’s rustic wedding

In our last post regarding all things weddings, I explained that I’ll be helping with, participating in, and styling/directing a … read more

mixing patterns : tips + tricks for fabric

A sweet reader named Amanda sent me an email the other day. It went a little something like this: I … read more

wednesdays were pretty normal

Updated: we have our winners! We’re notifying them by email now, and they should be hearing from the publisher shortly-many … read more

julia’s basement revamp

Pssst: Is your yard ready for spring? Check out our Scotts Spreader giveaway! Good Monday, wonderful people! We hope this … read more

teenage mutant ninja turtles + a scotts spreader giveaway

This is a sponsored post written by The Handmade Home on behalf of Scotts®. All opinions are 100% ours. Jamin … read more

beyond the walls

On Monday, I felt like Lucy. You know. When she stepped through the wardrobe and entered into Narnia for the … read more

freebie of the month : vintage printables

Happy Thursday, everyone! I would say that in celebration of such a grand arrival that is the upcoming weekend, we … read more

color theory 101 : how it applies to your home

Hello all you wondermous people. Let’s dive right in, shall we? Fill in the rest of this sentence with two … read more

uprinting : a giveaway

Updated: We have our fabulous winners! Thanks so much to the very generous people at Uprinting for this wonderful giveaway + … read more

small spaces : children’s rooms

Hello fabulous people! So can you believe it? This is our seventh post on small spaces. that’s a lot of posts! … read more

how to shop for fabric + 17 fabric resources

Have you ever wanted to change the color of your walls, but weren’t sure why it wasn’t really working? Or … read more

fresh paint

When we finished our stencil project a couple of weeks ago, for a few days the room smelled super fresh. You … read more

misala handmade : a giveaway

Updated: We have our winners! Congratulations to Damia + Tiffany! And a big fat huge thank you to the adorable … read more

rentals : DIY personality for your walls

Good morning, sweet people! I hope this post finds you well, and that you all had a wonderful weekend! I … read more

make me smile : february edition 2011

Um, yeah. I stand corrected. Apparently it’s 2012? Who knew? ;} TGIF, fab friends! So it’s time for our February … read more

small spaces : shared children’s spaces

Hey hey to our favorite people! It’s time for more of our small spaces series here at The Handmade Home! … read more

12 {more} fun fonts for the font snob

Wow. The response to our first font snobs post was so overwhelming, I couldn’t help but turn this into a … read more

apartment guide : easy diy projects + a giveaway

Updated: we have a winner! Congratulations to Erin! A big fat thank you to the generous Apartment Guide for their … read more

kay’s kitchen : yumyum rolls

A big fat Monday kind of hey to all our favorite people! We hope you had a restful weekend, and … read more

3 super simple fun gifts for your kids

This week, we were feeling a little under the weather at the Millz hizzy. Thankfully, there was nothing of the … read more

freebie of the month : camera printables

Happy Thursday, everyone! Though I’ve created a few designs lately, we were overdue for an official freebie of the month … read more

small spaces : master bedrooms

Hey wonderful people! It’s time for our next installment of small spaces here at The Handmade Home… We started out … read more

royal design studio : a giveaway

Updated: Congratulations to our lucky duck winner, Ashley! We’re shooting an email your way! Also, thank you to all who … read more

valentine’s day : heartbreaker tees

Hey all you wonderful people! I hope you’ve had a fabulous weekend! In honor of Valentine’s day, I couldn’t resist … read more

25 fun fonts for font snobs

A few of you lovely people wrote in recently, and asked me what some of my fave current fonts are. … read more

stenciled art : rustic modern

So, I had this blank spot on our wall… Sometimes, I think that’s how all my posts begin. When our … read more

handmade wedding ideas

Around here, it’s been all about invitations, dresses, inspiration, and the best laid plans from all around. This spring and summer, … read more

clean mama printables : a giveaway

Updated: we have our winners! Congratulations, Andrea + Alexis! Thank you, to all you sweet people who entered, and many … read more

romantical rendezvous + rescued relics

Okay. Raise your hands. Anyone else out there ever find it a bit of a challenge to stay connected with … read more

the lazy gal’s guide to seasonal wreaths

Happy happy Friday, everyone! Today, I thought I’d share a simple little post with you on easy peasy, seasonal updates … read more

small spaces : kitchens

Hey guys! What time is it?  {It’s time for lunch! What time is it? It’s time for lunch!} Okay. Maybe … read more

manners + printables

So there’s a few things that have been going on around our home lately, and they were so relevant to … read more

amanda roberson fine art : a giveaway

Updated: Congratulations to Liz who won our fabulous giveaway! A big fat thanks to all of you awesome people who … read more

diy doily garland: valentines + just because

Confession: When I grow up, {Okay. Really, when my kids grow up. Sometimes, I have to remind myself that I … read more

kay’s kitchen : sweet potato dumplings

So I have this friend who is an ah. ma. zing cook. No. Really. As in, chica could have her … read more

small spaces : dining rooms

Today, we’re continuing in our series on small spaces here at The Handmade Home. We started out with foyers + entryways, continued last … read more

the present family : a treasure hunt

Today, I’m excited to share more of our Present Family series with you guys! For those of you who are just now … read more

an inspiration board : master bath

Hello all you wondermous people! I thought I’d start out today with a little design confession on my part {and … read more

wuslu giveaway : january 2012

Updated: We have a winner! Congratulations to Allison! Many thanks to the wonderful WUSLU for this generous giveaway! Happy weekend, … read more

emerson’s bejweled birthday party

This weekend, we had Emerson’s grand shebang. As I mentioned in a few earlier posts, I waver violently between the pay-someone-else-to-do-this-crap-and-call-it-a-day … read more

amnesia + mutant ninja babies

It hit me the other day. It’s something I’ve realized for a while, but it kind of smacked me in … read more

small spaces : living rooms

Hey hey hey, guys! Today, we’re continuing in our little series on small spaces here at The Handmade Home. Get it? Little? … read more

antique farm house giveaway

Updated: we have a fabulous winner! Congratulations to Fiona who said: Thank you so very much to Antique Farm House … read more

a mini adventure + happy birthday emerson

We interrupt our regularly scheduled program for a momsy kinda post. I was going to be all clever, and title … read more

make me smile

Happy Friday, everyone! In honor of everyone’s favorite day of the week, I thought I’d share a little board of … read more

freebie of the month : number freebies!

If any of you noticed, last month kind of caught up with me, and I didn’t do a freebie of the … read more

faq’s : painting your fridge with chalkboard paint

It was almost a year ago {It’s hard to believe that a year has almost passed} that we took the … read more

cottage coastal giveaway

Updated: We have a winner! Before I tell you who, I have to say… Some of your comments really kind … read more

small spaces : entryways + foyers

Lately, I’ve been asked a few questions about design ideas, and small spaces. via Many of us {probably a large … read more

keys to the kingdom : tips and tricks

Hello all you fabulous people!  It’s time for our last installment in our Keys to the Kingdom Series, here at … read more

party inspiration : girly glam

Lately, I’ve been up to my eyeballs in partay planning. And I have a teensy confession: while it’s fun to … read more

colors used in our home

Holla all you wonderful people! So, I’m doing a little blog upkeep today… {Insert super fake excited jumpingupanddowness, here.} But … read more

DIY chalkboard

{subtitle: and painting diagonal stripes on a frame.} Big surprise. I went with diagonal stripes. On a frame. I can’t … read more

petit + cute design : a giveaway

Updated: Congratulations to our winner, Cris who said: Hope you enjoy your winnings, Cris! There’s an email coming your way … read more

next year

via Happy next year, everyone! I’ll be back tomorrow with a great lil giveaway…but in the meantime, pass some more … read more

thanks to our amazing sponsors : December 2011

Happy Saturday, everyone! Today, I just wanted to take a moment and thank our incredible sponsors. We really admire these … read more

round mirror inspiration

Hey you wonderful people! So, today’s topic has a little eye candy for you. I’ve been drooling over round mirrors … read more

room design + decor 101 : the process

I  recently received a question from a friend, and it only took me ten forevers to get to it, with all the craziness of … read more

my fave eleven for 2011

Hey there guys! I’m slowly merging back into the fast lane from taking some wonderful time off for the holidays…it … read more

ups my choice + a giveaway!

Updated: We have a winner! Congratulations Shirley! Check your email for details! Thank you to everyone who entered…you never know … read more

visions of sugar plums danced in their heads

Here’s to hoping your season is magical, blessed, + bright. Much love, from us to you! -the Mills-

a few last minute gift ideas

First things first: Anyone else out there have any family traditions they’ve continued since childhood? My mom sent me this … read more

the present family : happy birthday

Today, I’m excited to share more of our Present Family series! Our dear friend Shaunna from Perfectly Imperfect will be sharing her post tomorrow, … read more

a play space for harper rose

Today, I’m wrapping up 2011 by designing my last inspiration board of the year! Woohoo! I think this may bring … read more

arrows!

Arrow is the new chevron is the new stripe is the new plaid is the new solid. Okay. Not really. … read more

dear pinterest.

Dear Pinterest, Thanks for helping me survive this holidaisical season. Somehow, I mustered up the energy to try out some … read more

living room inspiration board : Jill’s colonial

Remember our room giveaway from this fall? It took me a while to get to all the winners, as we … read more

how to build a barn door

A few weeks ago, we completed our christmas mantel. And with it, our barn door. And today {It took me … read more

week of giving : roundup + thank you!

So today ends our incredible first ever Week of Giving series here at The Handmade Home. And I feel like … read more

for sale

Good morning, awesome lovely people! I spied this great home for sale, and thought I would share it with you … read more

decked out

Good morning everyone! I hope this weekend left you all feeling rested and well. I know the holidays can leave … read more

keys to the kingdom : animal kingdom

Hey all you mouskaventurers! Yes, this series has gotten the best of me. It’s time for our next installment in … read more

week of giving : joyful expressions

Updated: Congratulations to our lucky duck winner! We hope you enjoy your sweet prize, and thank you so much again … read more

week of giving : a {2nd} great impression

Updated: Congratulations, to our winner! Enjoy those wonderful wall decals! Also, a big thank you to A Great Impression for … read more

week of giving : cottage coastal store

Updated: Congratulations to our winner Colleen! And a HUGE thank you to Cottage Coastal Store for their SUPER generous giveaway. … read more

week of giving : betwixxt

Updated: we have our winner! Congratulations to Andrea, who said: Thank you to Betwixxt for this generous giveaway, and to … read more

week of giving : little light o mine

Updated: we have our winners! Congratulations to these guys! Also, a big thank you to Lil Light O Mine for … read more

week of giving : bliss and tell

Updated: Congratulations to our winner! A huge thank you to Bliss and Tell for this great giveaway, and our wonderful … read more

week of giving : royal design studio

Updated: we have a winner! Congratulations to our lucky duck winner! A big fat thank you to Royal Design Studios for … read more

week of giving : simple starfish

Updated: Congratulations to our winner! Also, a huge thank you to {simple starfish} for their generous giveaway, and our readers … read more

week of giving : a great impression

Updated: Congratulations to our winner! Be sure to check your email for details coming your way! A huge thank you … read more

week of giving : crafty addicitons

Updated: Congratulations to our giveaway winners! Check your email for info coming your way. A huge thank you again to … read more

week of giving : chena designs

Updated: Congratulations to our Chena Designs winner! Information coming your way, soon! And a big fat thank you to Chena Designs … read more

week of giving : london reid jewelry design

Updated: We have our winner: Congratulations to Leslie-woohoo! There’s an email coming your way! And a major thank you to … read more

handmade christmas letters

This post was originally posted at the fabulous Design Dazzle. Thought I’d include a how to over here, as well! … read more

week of giving : hadley pottery

Updated: Congratulations to ALL our winners! Our falalalala winner: And our ornament winners: Details coming your way through email asap! Woohoo! … read more

keys to the kingdom : hollywood studios

Good day, all you fab vacationistas! It’s time for our next installment in our Keys to the Kingdom Series, here … read more

naughty or nice : a 2500 giveaway

Good morning, and happy Saturday to you, awesome people!  We’ve got a super fun contest that we wanted to tell … read more

a christmas mantel

Hey y’all + happy Friday! This is a bit of a quickie post today, as I’m about to go on … read more

haul out the holly…

via Put up the tree before my spirit falls again… If you’re anything like us, you almost feel the need … read more

special thanks + a special announcement

So, have ya noticed? We have some pre-he-he-tty amazing sponsors. {Read that last one in your best Jim Carrey voice.} … read more

slipcovers with shelley : dvd giveaway

Updated: Congratulations! We have a winner for our wonderful slipcover DVD! Congratulations to Kirsten, who said: Thank you all so … read more

the good mood board : living room edition

Hey, hey, hey {cue fat albert voice} all you wonderful people! Welcome to the Handmade Home! If you’re stopping by … read more

keys to the kingdom : epcot

Hello you wonderful readers! Today, we’re continuing our Keys to the Kingdom Series. It’s time for our next installment in … read more

handmade holiday decor : free ebook

Happy Friday, everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and that you’re still enjoying it. Maybe even snacking … read more

the present family : a leaf garland

Happy Wednesday! You may remember this post from last week? Feel free to click on over and read all about it, but … read more

a handmade centerpiece

This Thanksgiving, I wanted something a little different for our dining room table. Centerpieces are fabulous and everything, but when they’re large … read more

proudly procured pecan pie

Happy Monday, everyone! Tis the season for fabulous foodies, and this week, I thought I’d share one of my faves: … read more

keys to the kingdom : the magic kingdom {what not to miss}

Hello you wonderful readers, you!  It’s time for our next installment in our Keys to the Kingdom Series, here at … read more

i spy with my little eye…

Happy fantastical Friday, everyone! I LOVE the weekends! Today I wanted to share a few of the things that just … read more

kitchens without islands

Remember this post from Monday? The entire layout of that kitchen, and my discussion with my friend Andrea, kind of … read more

keys to the kingdom : fast passes + rider swap 101

Hey guys! It’s time for our next installment in our Keys to the Kingdom Series, here at The Handmade Home! … read more

the present family

via ——————- It can be easy to get caught up in the rigmarole of the every day. Can anyone else … read more

taco soup + mexican cornbread

Today’s post is short + sweet, but I wanted to share a wonderful little wintertime recipe with you. It’s the … read more

tootie tot designs : a giveaway

Updated: We have our winners! Congratulations to our wonderful readers, who participated in this giveaway! Kathie + Sarah, who said: … read more

southern comfort : the big house

Have you ever driven by one of those charming old homes in the countryside, and wanted to go inside? Maybe … read more

freebie of the month club : thankful

First things first: happy 11.11.11 everyone! Yes, I am easily humored. Today’s topic: Thankfulness. From families and loved ones, and … read more

keys to the kingdom : food for thought

Hey all you wonderful people! Welcome back to our second official installment of our Keys to the Kingdom series here … read more

living room revamp : pam’s space

Remember our giveaway last week? I’m pleased to show you the first of a few of our room redos today. When … read more

southern proper monograms giveaway

Updated: Congratulations to comment no. 109, Courtney, who said: Happy day for Courtney! Seriously…I’m jealous! Hope she enjoys her prize, … read more

current craving : vintage lockers

Hello all you wonderful readers! I hope you guys had a relaxing weekend! I’m back, and ready to hit the … read more

playhouse potential

Remember this post? The one where we vowed to change our back yard because of Bertha, our giant man eating pecan … read more

keys to the kingdom : how, where + when.

Howdy, everyone! We’re back with our Disney series this week, and excited to start the first segment here at THH. … read more

wuslu giveaway : november 2011

Updated: we have a winner! Congratulations to Sarah, who said: Congratulations Sarah! You never know when you’ll win! Thank you … read more

inspiring laundry room spaces

Remember this post 1.5 weeks ago (The one where I realized something’s gotta give)? I feel an urgent need to defend … read more

3 winners + 3 rooms

Updated: winner winner chicken dinner! First, once again, I wanted to thank the wonderful Nester…wasn’t her giveaway day great? {Warning: … read more

happy halloween from the handmade home fam!

In the past, we’ve been known to take halloween seriously. Perhaps…a little too seriously. This year, I went for simple. Because I … read more

special thanks to our awesome sponsors 10.2011

    Southern Proper Monograms create a line of wooden delightful wooden monograms carried in seven different sizes to add that … read more

just a little handmade love

Happy Friday to all you amazing people. I hope it’s been a productive, week, and you have a nice, enjoyable … read more

keys to the kingdom : a mom’s guide to surviving disney

Remember our lil trip to Walt Disney World, precisely 1.5 months ago? A little bit of chaos ensued after that, and … read more

inspiration board : kelly’s sitting space.

Good morning, all! Today, I thought I’d show you our first room reveal from last week’s room redo giveaway, and … read more

hadley pottery giveaway

Updated : Congratulations to Caitlyn, comment no. 46 who said… Enjoy your winnings, Caitlyn! You never know! ;}I’m super excited … read more

simple projects : a place to start.

I recently received a fun message recently from an awesome reader. It went a little something like this: Kelly said: “…what’s … read more

pumpkin + sour dough bread recipes

One of my favorite things about fall, is the smell of baking bread. Is there anything more delicious than the … read more

i need a professional organizer

via Confession : Our home is still out of control. Remember this post? The one where I talked about doing … read more

design crush : lizzie carney

So I have this little design obsession, and I really don’t know how I’m just now stumbling across her. Design … read more

a giveaway + gratitude

Update: winner winner chicken dinner! Congratulations to our winners. 60, 235, + 228.   Congratulations, and I’ll be contacting you … read more

diy jute wrapped light

Happy monday, wonderful people! Hope you all had a great weekend. Ours was filled with pumpkin patches and football games, … read more

the cheater’s guide to stripes on a rug

When we put the boys’ room together this summer, I knew I needed a rug. Creating the loft suddenly provided … read more

what I wore…

Let’s just go ahead and settle this now. I’m not a big “what I wore” kinda gal. I wasn’t always … read more

freebie of the month club : halloweenies

So it’s that tiiimmmmeee…Freebie of the Month Club is back! Around here, we really love Halloween. Like, really love it. … read more

nate segments

Hey guys! Both segments from the Nate Show are here! I received quite a few emails asking to see them…so … read more

joyful expressions frame giveaway

UPDATED: We have a winner! congratulations to comment no. 60! Jenny, who said: Thanks for playing, guys! Shooting an email … read more

smaller kitchens : a glance at well designed spaces.

Happy Monday, everyone! Hope you guys had a fabulous weekend! I’ve received quite a few emails lately, and I’m still pushing … read more

ruffle wreath : a how to

Hello all you wonderful people. TGIF!!! Recently, we’ve been getting quite a few questions about our door wreath, since it … read more

a simple catch-all.

In honor of my unofficial “Taking Back My Life” month here at The Handmade Home, {read: I shoved things in … read more

the yellow house project : the study

Good morning, awesome people! Thank you so very much for your kind words, yesterday. You make what we do, totally … read more

nate day! + a star template

Hello all you wonderful people! It’s NATE DAY!!! If you’ve happened on over after seeing my lil segment on The … read more

spruce ups with simple fall staples

A sweet gal named Marie wrote me recently, and asked, …”Got any tips on fall decor? I love the notion, … read more

special thanks to our awesome sponsors : 9.2011

    Happy Saturday, everyone! We just wanted to take a moment to give a shout out to the wonderful … read more

spilling the beanage

First things first: I have to say, thank you. For all the kind words, comments and emails from all of … read more

the unimportant stuff.

Sometimes, I get a little too caught up in the unimportant stuff. Yesterday, was a sobering reminder of that. The … read more

familly photos : a session with britsnap

We interrupt our regularly scheduled program for a bit of Mills spazage. Because I am, first and foremost a mom, … read more

fab 5 sign : DIY

So today I thought I’d share one of my new fave items in our home. One of the elements I … read more

what you want + kids…is it possible?

When we adopted our little mixed breed pup {see Chloe} in our first home, I thought I had it bad. … read more

moty + the time I swallowed my foot.

We had a blast at Walt Disney World. One of my good friends recently said that you can’t say you’ve … read more

whirlwind trip

So, I’m not currently allowed to spill any bean-age. No spilt-ness of the bean-age here. But I will say that … read more

the living room corral-er: a how-to.

Have you guys checked out the awesome Starfish Jewelry giveaway we’re having this week? Be sure to do so! You … read more

how to make a gigantic polaroid frame

It was really fun to I share our living room with all of you last week. A few of you were … read more

starfish jewelry design giveaway

  Updated: Congratulations to comment no. 42! April Taylor, who said:  So, the other day, I opened up my mailbox … read more

freebie of the month : kitchen printables

Hey guys! Super excited about the fun illustrations we have for you this month! From delicious little delectables, to the … read more

slipcover 101

I wanted to start off today thanking you all for your kind comments/emails on our living room post.  Sometimes, it can … read more

the living room

Subtitle: having the patience and nerves of steel to wait for what you want. Sub-subtitle: the longest post ever in … read more

It’s the truth…it’s actual

…everything is satisfactual… It’s good to be back. We had a blast. I need a vacay from my vacay. First … read more

an emmy winner in my kitchen.

Hey guys. It’s been 9 whole days since I sat down to this little keyboard. I missed you! And, well, … read more

my blessed life : embracing beauty in imperfection

Hey guys! Wrapping up our little guest blogger series this week is someone most of you probably know and love. … read more

oh the lovely things : school inspired inspiration boards

Hey guys! You’re in for quite a treat today. Clémence from Oh the Lovely Things is sharing some super cool inspiration … read more

lay baby lay : joni’s home tour

Joni from Lay Baby Lay is here today, to share a few rooms in her home with us. And let … read more

hello from the natos : a few fabulous projects

Hey all you fabulous people! Another treat today… Jami, of Hello from the Natos, is here today to share some … read more

wanting what I have : jenn’s home tour

Hey guys! Like I mentioned last week, we’re probably frolicking in Fantasyland right now…about to do the voms on the … read more

when you wish upon a star : a disney bound dorkfest

By the time you read this…our bags {will} be packed. Our home {will} be clean. And the house/dog sitters {will} … read more

special thanks to our awesome sponsors : 8.11

     Hey guys! We just wanted to take a moment to thank the wonderful people who make this website … read more

room redo wanna play winner : august

Winner winner chicken dinner! I’ve always wanted to say that at the beginning of a blog. This one just felt … read more

the eminator does pacie detox.

Alternate Title : The one where we almost imploded and then spontaneously combusted and turned into those shriveled people from … read more

DIY : custom signage for your home

Just thought I’d show you a little something we were up to this weekend. After all the wonderful help that … read more

grasscloth goodness

Hello to all of our favorite people – It’s an eye candy kinda Monday morning! I hope you all had … read more

corn salad + strawberry ooey gooey bars

Happy Friday, everyone! I thought I’d share a a quick couple of easy peasy recipes my mom recently shared with … read more

how to build shelving from reclaimed wood

As promised, we’re finally getting around to a few of these how-to’s for some of the spaces that we recently … read more

kay’s house : the kitchen

A few of you may remember the post I did about two months ago: a bathroom for my friend. Today, … read more

how to build a loft

Hello all! Our post today, on how to build a fun filled loft for your little ones, is brought to … read more

a self imposed mental health day + some fun news.

Today is probably one of the most random posts in the whole entire universe of THH posts {Can I abbreviate? … read more

wuslu giveaway

Hey guys! We have a super spectacular winner, chosen by random.org. Drum Roll, please… Congratulations, Beth! I’m sending your info on … read more

a few of my favoritest things {8.11 edition}

Rando post alert: just thought I’d share a few things around the world wide web that inspired me this week. … read more

aiden turns 6!

I really can’t believe … …That this little baldy is six. The other day, I had a stain on some … read more

reclaimed barn wood + custom shelving : a dining room touch up

“Sometimes, I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” Written by the great Lewis Carroll, sometimes we kind … read more

the great chair changeover.

Hey awesome people. We hope this entry finds you well, and that you had a relaxing weekend. Ours… not so much, … read more

the boy’s room : a loft + alcove

I’m kind of super excited about sharing this space with you today. This time last year, I shared a few … read more

DIY pendant light

The other day, I was walking with the offspring through lowes, and I totally saw this. I said to myself, … read more

giveaway : vintage skye

So, I’m super excited about this giveaway, today! Have all you fabulous readers heard of the awesome company Vintage Skye? … read more

a practical approach : how to sew diagonal borders

As a few of you may already know, we’re in the process of the final transformation from Malone’s nursery… Into a … read more

confessions of a second thought insta-collection.

Morning, sweet friends! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. Unfortunately, I spent most of mine, here. Only, it … read more

amazing spaces: the loft

  ”A home doesn’t need to be big, just smart.” – Ikea There’s a little development just southeast of where we … read more

freebie of the month club : up, up and away

Whew! We’re a little later than usual, getting started this morning, if you check first thing. But it’s that time, … read more

a dresser revamp and purdy brushes

Since we’re in the middle of our living room redo, and we decided to go white… This old dresser just … read more

if at first you don’t succeed…

Remember this lil gem of a post from last week? If you have no inkling whatsoever as to what the term “carebear … read more

special thanks to our sponsors: july 2011

   Just wanted to take a moment to thank the awesome people who make this website happen every month. :} … read more

linky party color wrap up

So, for our first ever official linky partay, I gotta say, I was super duper pleased that so many of … read more

duncan {before and after!}

So here’s the before shot of that Duncan Phyfe. The one that just so happened to be an easy score … read more

simple southern goodness : chicken + green bean casseroles

I received a quick note from Tracy the other day, that said: “I am loving your recipe additions you’ve started … read more

failure in the form of carebear vomit.

quick update: if you haven’t joined our first ever true colors linky partay yet, be sure to do so before tomorrow … read more

true colors : the handmade home linkay partay

Howdy, awesome lovers of color! Remember last week’s post? It’s tiiiimmmmmmeeeeeee! I thought it would be fun to have this lil mini … read more

because cookie cutter kitchens bug me

This really cool gal named Haley wrote me recently. It went a little somethin’ like this: “…I’ve never seen you … read more

DIY : a patchwork lumbar pillow

Hey guys! We’ve received so many emails about this original post {a little confusion regarding fabrics, and the location of … read more

room planning : arranging furniture in a space

Lately, I’ve received quite a few messages from you awesome peeps regarding the layout of a space, and how to … read more

musings of an impatient craigslist peruser

Subtitle: Why craigslist is a lot like false labor. And dating. Recently, I had a meltdown post on Facebook that looked … read more

cobalt blue + other various vintage plates

Remember this post, where I was all mysteriously elusive, because I kind of want to surprise you with what I’ve … read more

the blue room + a linky partay!

The first half of this week, brought to you by yours truly, will be inflamed with massive doses of eye … read more

otomi textiles and mexican design for the home

Ever since our fabulous cruise in April, I couldn’t seem to get these incredible textiles that I stumbled upon in … read more

hide and seek

Just trying to update the photo side of things a little more to keep up with my own {original} personal … read more

the yellow house project : the guest room

If you’re new to The Yellow House Project, start here, at the bottom, and work your way up. You’ll be … read more

duncan, mae, + coffee = fantabulous eye candy

Dear Leah Duncan, from one wanna be artist to a real one… I think you are completely brillz, and want … read more

happy 2nd birthday, malone!

On this day, at 12:08 p.m. 2 years ago, the sweetest little boy was born. To think that I cried. … read more

a few great slipcover resources

via via via The leather monsters have been sold, (with a slight combo of mixed emotions: Jamin may or may … read more

the one where I almost died fighting off a roach

subtitle: …and did a real life spazoid dance. Much to my dismay, I was finding some around the house. They … read more

just a couple o revamps

Howdy, all! I hope your weekend was filled with lots of fun and relaxation. If it was anything like ours, … read more

little man space plan

A little less than a year ago, I showed you the current state of our little mens’ space, per request … read more

Tiffany Interiors, chalk paint + a fabric breakthrough

Remember my wonderful cool friend who totally did my dining room chairs for me and kinda rocks my face off? … read more

a few of my new fave internet stalks

Sometimes, {and by sometimes, I mean daily, and by daily, I mean whenever I get the chance} I like to … read more

super spectacular chicken spaghetti

I know. I know. I’ve been on a bit of a recipe kick lately. I’ve just turned into a big … read more

stream of consciousness, color inspiration + a few fabric ideas.

Howdy, all my favorite people! I hope you all had a wonderful fourth. I really enjoyed mine-thus the reason this … read more

freebie of the month club: car illustrations

So, this month, in honor of  all the traveling everyone is doing today, {be safe!} and because of the 4th…I … read more

emerson’s jenny lind : the piece de resistance + how we made it work

I received an email recently from a reader, that went a lil somethin’ like this: “I saw, a while back … read more

special thanks to our sponsors : june 2011

Just wanted to take a moment to thank some of the people who make this lil ‘ole blog kinda happen … read more

the yellow house project : master bedroom

Hello sweet readers! We’re here again with the Yellow House Series. If you’re just tuning in, be sure to click … read more

easy super summer dip

Because sometimes its still fun to do those random posts…we just got back from the pool and I thought I’d … read more

a shabby apple giveaway : win a rockin’ dress!

** Congratulations to Laura J, our Shabby Apple Dress Winner! ** I’m contacting you now, Laura, and I’ll pass along … read more

fruit stripes + booby trapped toilets = tetanus filled fun!

I wish I could’ve had a do over of that day. But she had to go to the bathroom. Bad. … read more

truck furniture + an update on the great sofa conundrum of 2011

Did you win our Beyond Words Designs Giveaway? Check it, here! Happy Friday everyone! I’m going to make today’s post … read more

backyard bliss {a little inspiration}

via After this post {attack of the man eating pecan tree also known as Bertha} (a.k.a. The one where I bemoaned … read more

there’s no reason to let dark trim impede on your mad decorating prowess skillz.

I’ve had quite a few questions lately about living with dark trim in a home. I totally understand an itching desire … read more

beyond words designs giveaway

______** Update: we have a winner! ** ______ Congratulations, Deb! I’ll be sending your info along to Stephanie! And congratulations … read more

summer fun + the best lasagna recipe in the whole entire world

Summer is… rainy days full of dress up fun. {cape, cuffs.} and lots of this… to escape that miserable 100 + … read more

room redo wannaplay : June’s winner + an incredible porch transformation

First up: have you entered our WUSLU giveaway? Check it, here. Now on to more good stuff: I loved reading all your … read more

a fabulous finds home decor kinda giveaway!

**UPDATE** We have a WINNER! ———- ———- Sharon H – I’m not sure you left your email-so please be sure … read more

how to decorate for the DIY’er : guest post

Hey y’all! You can find me today, over at Beth’s fantabulous blog: Homestories A to Z. I’m sure most of … read more

kay’s house : the kids bathroom

This summer, I’ll be working on helping my friend revamp her delightfully unique country cottage home, and I can’t wait … read more

father’s day gift ideas

Please tell me I’m not the only one out there. You know. The one with the impossible hubby in the … read more

DIY : a handmade patchwork lumbar pillow

  updated: see the entire post, with tutorial + fabric sources, here!  via I’ve really been loving all these dramatic, … read more

the five dollar flip : a clever chair redo.

Recently I was chatting it up with my pal Emily, and we were discussing reupholstery, {read: I was whining about … read more

handmade driftwood star

In our last post, I mentioned that we spent memorial day weekend, here. Knowing I just might be able to … read more

the perfect prescription + a DIY outdoor shower

A few weekends ago, we spent Memorial day weekend, here. Our friends’ parents own this incredibly wonderful {read: coolest on … read more

how to make a vintage chevron sign

This weekend, a dear friend of mine had a baby shower for her second {surprise!} little girl coming their way … read more

a few of my favoritest things right now…

1. Did anyone catch this month’s Southern Living? I’m still wiping the drool off my face. My mom bought me … read more

the yellow house project : bathroom

To catch up on the yellow house project, start here, scroll through to the bottom, and read up. It’s been … read more

freebie of the month club: malone’s nursery art

I know it’ll be a little difficult for me to follow up last month’s FOTMC -it was a lot of … read more

special thanks to our sponsors : may 2011

We interrupt our regularly scheduled blog-gram and feature some wonderful finds from around the web. Because only the most fun … read more

curb appeal

Recently, a college friend of mine, Will, dropped me a line. He and his sweet family are getting ready to … read more

a few of my favorite {spoonflower} finds

Lately, I’ve received a few questions from some of you, asking where and how I got this fabric. And lately, … read more

the ins and outs: put a back on it

I received a question in my inbox that went a little something like this: Just found your blog today.  Love … read more

mommy karma in the form of rainbow trix

We now interrupt our regular blogram for a short story a-la mills style. The following post is for the not-so-faint … read more

sofa remorse : living with a dark sofa

I think that our little sofa remorse post struck a chord with a lot of you. So while I’m definitely … read more

our laundry room : a board and batten how-to

Since I posted on our laundry room redo, I’ve received quite a few questions about the project from you guys. … read more

sofa remorse : living room inspiration

continuing on in the great saga that is our sofa conundrum… If any of you guys are our pals over … read more

abacus-inspired family command center

Alternate title: random thingy we made that has no real name because it’s a hybrid-mixed-mutt calendar. But that’s how we … read more

one disgruntled little customer

It was a perfect day for the park. The kids were swinging, climbing on the fort thingy {that we paid … read more

color cravings : jewels with shots of yellow

{and a few extras thrown into the mix} via I have a few fun posts coing up for you this … read more

wanna play?

Lately, I’ve received quite a few questions from you guys regarding room redos. And while I would love to take … read more

how to make your yard bigger.

Okay. Maybe not. There is no how-to on making your property lines bigger {unless you want to start a feud … read more

sofa remorse

I wanted to title it “bounce on his italian leather sofa” but then I decided that would be slightly inappropriate, … read more

guest post day @ remodelaholic

I’m honored to be guesting today over at Cassity’s fabulous blog, remodelaholic. I’m sure you’ve been to this supacool blog, … read more

how to make your own window hardware

This weekend, I am sad to say I spent most of it in the bed. I’ve had a tough case … read more

time flies…happy mother’s day.

sometimes it only feels like mere moments that I’ve been a mom. and sometimes, it feels like an eternity. but … read more

a handmade mother’s day gift

I decided this year, for mother’s day, to do something a little different. My sister in law had a little … read more

freebie of the month club : alphafantastical insta-decor

Each month, I’m supposed to wait. But each month I’m all, about to implode with freebie giddiness. The excitement takes … read more

room giveaway 3: erin’s living room

Happy Monday, everyone! Today, we’re wrapping up our third, and final winner from our big room redo giveaway we had … read more

tuscaloosa

For those of you who have been keeping up with The Yellow House Project, you probably know Clay and Lindsey … read more

room giveaway 2: christina’s living room

If you’ve checked in on us this week, you’ve probably realized that this was the week for room giveaway updates. … read more

building a vintage-esque crate

remember this post, from a few weeks ago when I was going to build a crate for lil man and … read more

room giveaway 1: trish’s living room

Remember a few weeks ago, when we had our fun room redo giveaway? I’m finally able to share our three … read more

simple spruceups : easy knock offs {inspiration from the big wigs}

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a simple spruce up. But when I received a plethora of PB and Ballard … read more

stick a fork in us: we’re done. {a whirlwind easter weekend}

Hello all! Promise to be back Monday with an all things home post, but just couldn’t resist sharing some of … read more

the great battle of emerson : with new + improved updates!

A little over a week ago, I posted on this little conundrum. so naturally, I thought you would find this … read more

how to build a restoration hardware coffee table

Recently, I received a few questions about our coffee table. They went a lil something like this: “Please tell me about … read more

decorating a log cabin.

via apartment therapy A couple of weeks ago, I received an email from a reader, who was interested in inspiration … read more

off the radar

For the last 4.5 days, we were truly off the grid. I set a few things in order, had a … read more

stenciled floors

Some of the photos in this post, you may have seen before. In a world of inundated and saturated internets, … read more

some of my favoritest things

{…this week.} via the beautiful soup via the marion house book The planked walls. The planked floors. the wonderful fabrics. … read more

campers {freebie of the month club}

update: hey guys! sorry for the slow response…if a few of you are still having issues…try this: I think this error … read more

the great battle of emerson.

every night, it’s the same. and it always ends… the same. the very same. I’ve been writing about this conundrum … read more

building a vintage-esque crate

I’ve been doing a bit of spring cleaning around here…there’s nothing quite like a gigantic room redo {or two} to … read more

the yellow house project : the dining room

It’s been a while, since one of my favorite series’ posts here, and I’ve needed a moment to catch my … read more

regina the rabbit + lulu the lamb : handmade easter treats

A few easters ago, the easter bunny decided to try his hand at a few creations for my little ones. … read more

the laundry can wait : doing it all {?!}

I received a comment this last week, from a fabulously sweet gal. She wrote: I’ve been blog watching (don’t like … read more

aiden takes a tumble.

alternate title: mom of the year. additional alternate title: redneck free for all. Sunday, we went to the country. And … read more

the laundry room redo

Remember the kitchen post from last week? We took on another project this weekend. Are we crazy? Probably. But once … read more

as our family grows…

Our headers will change. I thought this would be a fun place to document the art as I switch it … read more

3 winners + 3 rooms : a big fat funtabulous giveaway

Hello all, and welcome back! We loved getting each one of your sweet comments, and appreciate you taking the time … read more

what? who? where? how? EH?

Ever wonder what you were going to be when you grew up? We’ve been having one of those moments. We’re … read more

how to paint your kitchen cabinets + back them in bead board. and not die.

Once I posted on the kitchen this week, I got quite a few questions from some of you. I figured … read more

pillopaloozagiveaway

We have a winner!   Comment no. 62: Bonnie, who said: “I need this pillow-please pick me!” Please contact us … read more

the kitchen. is finally. done.

Once upon a time, {circa 4.5 years ago, to be precise} we, the mills family, all three of us, moved … read more

pillopalooza! : how to make a patchwork pillow

I’m super excited about the first installment in a new little series with the fabulous Layla of The Lettered Cottage. … read more

I’m too sexy for my laundry

I struggle with balance. Don’t we all? And if you’re anything like me…well, you hate the laundry. And if I … read more

the yellow house project : the kitchen

It’s time to revisit the yellow house again, and the wonderful things happening there. If you have no clue what … read more

building a screen door

Remember this post when I talked about building a screen door? We finisssshhhed…. And I couldn’t love it more. Jamin … read more

crossing over: to the light side in decor

subtitle: while leaving our dining room furniture unscathed. Over the last year, I’ve really finished off some of those “corners” … read more

a new tradition : free tricycle print

I’m kind of excited about a new trad we’re starting here at pure + lovely. I wanted to call it … read more

wooden numbers : a quickie

I have this obsession with anything vintage, and I go gaga for anything vintage industrial. via iones attic and lately, … read more

handmade wooden letters : a simpler edition.

Did you guys happen to catch this post from last week? I thought I’d post a really quick alternate finishing option. … read more

tabletop dances = a regular occurrence

We’re in the throes of the middle of the beginning stages of wrapping up our kitchen. And if that was … read more

bedroom refresher

Our bedroom transformation has been a gradual process. It’s come a long way since we first got married: we started … read more

the yellow house project : the living room

Last week, we were able to introduce you to Lindsey and Clay. {I keep stealing pics of her facebook profile … read more

DIY : handmade letters

Remember this post? The one with the beautiful assortment of different ABC’s on the wall? I was totally inspired to … read more

perfectly imperfect : creating your masterpiece

Um, so, I’m kind of super duper excited to tell you all about one of my blogger bestie’s awesome first … read more

the one where I got to meet the pioneer woman {and tried my very best not to completely spaz.}

Some of my favorite people {and yours truly} went to see one of our favorite authors this last Friday. She … read more

the yellow house project.

Have you ever encountered something that just seemed big? No, like, really big. Bigger than any one person. Bigger than … read more

inquiring minds want to know

Hey guys! I know this is a bit of a random post, but I’m hoping it will be über helpful. … read more

a very merry unbirthday : sprinkled pancake extravaganza

In organizing our new cabbies for the kitchen, I decided to do a small area of spice jars with sprinkles. … read more

a fresh produce basket vamp-up

Last week I was on the search for a cheapo fake-o wooden crate to go in the space above our … read more

steely glances and unsolicited giggles

We were sitting at an elegant lunch table. We don’t usually do elegant anything. Much less lunch tables. Complete with … read more

the classic look : terracotta planting pots

Well, just like everywhere else, spring was all, “SIKE, SUCKAS!” even here in the tropics, and I don’t know about … read more

the one where I bit off more than I could chew…& some fabulous eye candy in the meantime

I know. I know. We’ve been quiet over here the last few days. Why? Quite honestly, I bit off more … read more

beautiful ABC’s : a peek at some pretty walls

I think it was engrained within me, from the beginning of my first official graphic design class, to be a … read more

DIY : painting your fridge with chalkboard paint

Here we go. So I guess you could say I needed something small to break myself in for this weekend. … read more

board and batten bandwagon

In the grand tradition that is me, I’m about two rooms ahead of my current take-on in my head, and … read more

I heart ikea

We (a good friend and I) took a quick, fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants-like-we’re-still-in-college, trip to Ikea this last Friday. It was totally random, … read more

1 coaster 2 ways : a simple how to.

Really long, unrelated side note: I made this little photo at the top: an easy photo-shoppy combo of the two … read more

shabby apple : win a free dress!

SQUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! {that’s my new tagline before the really super exciting giveaways on here. FYI. I’m so mature.}   When Shabby … read more

DIY : a hand stitched felt mobile

WHEW! It’s been a little bit of a crazy, slightly unproductive week for myself with a sick little one. We … read more

mrs meyers clean day

{alternate title: I saw the light} I’m dealing with another bout of the voms over here, as my oldest is … read more

grey with shots of watermelon : a nursery tour

When my dear friend Jillina posted photos of her nursery on her personal blog, I was gaga for these colors … read more

angry birds {with a dash of silly}

This morning, when Emerson told me this was her “Angwy Buds” face, I knew things were about to get serious. … read more

coveted cadbury cravings karma (updated!)

It’s that time of the year again. Any of my fellow cohorts know exactly what this photo means. The cadbury … read more

freshening up for spring : a few quickies.

All the lovely weather here in good ‘ole Alabama has me seriously geared up for spring. If you’re anything like … read more

DIY : a simple baby shower gift

Need a gift for that baby shower you’re attending this weekend? Or something unique for a housewarming party? OR for … read more

spring fever and glass houses

  A few weeks ago, when out junking with some of my newfound fave peeps, I came across some serious … read more

a few tips + tricks from a seasoned {flea market} junkie

I spent a few hours this weekend, searching for the latest item that I’ve developed an unhealthy obsession decided I … read more

fabric specs + screen door inspiration

Recently, I’ve been a little inspired. I guess you can probably tell by what… amazing grace, tybee island When Kevin … read more

framing a large envelope & a nod to simpler times

I think I’ve probably touched on this before, but once upon a time, when I spied this article in southern … read more

new space reveal : a big girl room redo

When my college friend, Jennifer, contacted me about doing her daughter’s room for her birthday, I was more than thrilled. … read more

Framed: a how-to on striped frames {DIY}

The walls of the average home are the most forgotten, yet one of the most important elements of a space. They … read more

our last first haircut…

yeah yeah…it’s kind of a ‘filler’ post in regards to all things home. Because I have some awesome projects coming … read more

a painting tutorial : the basics and a how-to on tea stains

I wrote this post a looooooonnnngggg time ago. And I thought I would give ‘er an old revamp, and post … read more

a hodgepodge of random thoughts {kitchen + bedding inspiration}

Not sure where my head is. Apparently I published this twice. I’m such a dork. Hey guys! Well…it’s taken me … read more

nashvegas blogorama fabuloso.

I seriously just had the most incredible week. Ever. And while I promise not to sit here, and be all, … read more

faris farmhouse fabulousness

My dear friend, Jesse, and her husband Nick are in the process of preparing their nursery for a very special … read more

how sweet it is : a simple painting project

In the grand spirit that is Valentine’s day, I decided to share a simple craft for you, for those of … read more

valentines day freebie lurve

One of my favorite parts about Valentine’s day is the kitschy-ness of it. The colors, the sweets, the fun…the sweets… … read more

easy peasy crib spring memo board

I’ve been working with a client on her daughter’s room, and upon talking to her, learned that her nine year … read more

blissdom, lipstick stains, and boot addictions

I’m running around like a chicken with my head cut off, and my kids are acting like complete psychos…(I totally … read more

framed : a hanging story

Let’s face it: the walls make the room. Whether its the finish, the color your choose, or what you hang. … read more

work that we’ve been up to… and a freebie

I started to write this last night: It’s been an insane week, and it’s only Wednesday. Except it was so … read more

gifts from chloe

Last night, Chloe was barking her head off. I had already climbed into bed, and Jamin was brushing his teeth. … read more

kitchen LURVE

via beautiful inspration designs As you probably well know, I’ve had kitchens on mah brain for a while now. In … read more

a little of the latest: what we’ve been up to

Last week, we were told, that here in the tropics, we were “supposed” to get some snow. I didn’t believe … read more

the one where I got into a fight with our van and lost

It’s probably no secret to any of you that I drive a minivan. For those of you who have been … read more

roses and rustics

People ask me often where some of my fave spots to find awesome things are. I definitely enjoy my local … read more

the butterfly effect

dominoWell, I guess it’s really no secret that butterflies have been rounding the bend in the world that is decor … read more

chore charts and potty partays :: a lil somethin for the slightly overwhelmed parents

As part of our this-year-I-vow-to-not-completely-lose-it-because-I’m-totally-overwhelmed-circa-2011 plan, I’ve decided it’s about time for our children to start pitching in a little … read more

the things that no one tells you

No one really tells you how hard parenting will be. We all complain about it. It’s this universal rite of … read more

the idea files: a few things that currently inspire…

We’ve been in a war zone over here: consoling sick children and cleaning up the voms. Oh yeah. What great … read more

the living room

**already got a few messages-one of them from a dear hs friend (shout out to kim! ) ;} snatch up … read more

this year, I will simplify.

Jamin and I had a metal trashcan. An older model than the ones pictured below. I scored one right after … read more

top 10 of 2010

I’m kind of useless this week…{read: my kids are not in preschool and Aiden got waaaay too many new wii … read more

a hand-made play kitchen

I hope everyone had a fabulous christmas, filled with a wonderful, meaningful time with family and friends. I personally, am … read more

the stockings were hung by the chimney with care

  This is what our kids woke to this morning. Scary Gindy got all kinds of freaky in the kitchen … read more

dip hackers : cheesy ranch dip

We interrupt this regularly scheduled blog to bring you a christmas cooking montage. Because I don’t cook. And I certainly … read more

caped crusaders to the rescue

Need a unique, last minute gift idea for that special child (or maybe even random third stepchild twice removed who will … read more

the vicious cycle : bah humbug

Just a few questions for the great powers-that-be regarding the vicious cycle that is christmas gifts: 1. Why does (what … read more

a play space reveal

I’m really excited about this room: A play space I helped a friend of mine redo. Remember this post? This … read more

haul out the…

Gift tags! {Not holly.} I had planned to do this around Thanksgiving, but life caught up with me (seeing as … read more

framin’ crazy

I had this little spot in my house that’s been bothering me for the past two years. {No judging. We … read more

sinus headaches, one mean sprinkler, and a small christmas list.

I’m sick. As in, head cold, gross snottiness sick. It’s allergies from all the bad weather. I took on a … read more

merry christmas {card 2010}

It’s a little early for christmas card shareage. Or is it? I was just so excited to share ours…I’ve probably … read more

baby, it’s cold outside.

side tangent: has anyone else out there heard the glee version? {swoon} I had no clue the woman was Kurt, … read more

It’s…AIDEN!!!

I’ve got another post coming up today, but in the meantime, we interrupt this regularly scheduled programming…to show you this. … read more

simple spruce-ups in the suburbs :: take ‘em down!

This week’s Simple Spruce-up is quite simple. Many of you may remember our first ever in this series. If you … read more

still got it.

I turned 31 yesterday. I feel as though I should be saying 21. But no. It’s 31. Every year, I … read more

gindy the creepy elf and a good dosage of harry potter judgement

1. We took the dive like everyone else, and decided to purchase an elf on the shelf this year. {I … read more

simple spruce-ups in the suburbs :: bustin out the christmas goods

SO, we were a little overdue for a new simple spruce-up in the suburbs. It seemed only fitting that we … read more

the guest list

With the holidays looming ahead, mass parties and house guests on the horizon, if you’re anything like us, you may … read more

Christmas Mantel : a DIY advent garland

I love decorating. {Duh.} And Christmas is fun and everything, but it can be a bit of a two sided … read more

thanksgiving fun

Wow. Has it really been 27 days since I posted some photos of my chilins? For shame. I guess we’ve … read more

pierce this, suckas. please bless my lobes. love, ashley.

So it took me forever and a day to write about this post. But I totally pierced my ears again. … read more

thankful doesn’t begin to cut it

He’s taken, Ladies. Please stop emailing me asking if he’s for sale. Thank you. I was busy this week. And … read more

just a few…

of the latest images that inspire… I’ve been a little swamped this week, preparing for thanksgiving and filling orders. But … read more

DIY modpodge : my own quirky take on things

Whenever I get the Pottery Barn Kids catalog in the mail, (or any catalog for that matter) I’m always taking … read more

thanksgiving place cards

Remember this post? I thought that salvaged fall tablescape could use some place cards. I left them simple, with space … read more

storage solutions and a stackable roundup

Around this time of year, I tend to be a little bit of a grinch. I love Christmas. I just … read more

spiderman – 1, dapper – 0

This morning, I had been running around like a chicken with my head cut off (as usual) but I took … read more

spindle spruceups

Some of you probably read my post on spruce-ups and Beyonce’s single ladies: Put a back on it. This one’s … read more

a big ka-boom of fantabulous fun :: a pure + lovely giveaway!

WOW. The number of entries for this thing was astounding. I know you’re totally skipping this to see who the … read more

the one where I compare my child to chucky, frank abagnale and cam newton

Malone is officially 16 months old. I’m totally in denial. When it comes down to it, I’m in complete awe … read more

put a back on it

I know I’ve said this, like, a quadrillion times. But… Put a back on it. Like a red bracelet to … read more

DIY : how to make your own framed magnet boards

So, ever since I did a post on our new playspace, OODLES of you have asked me how on earth … read more

DIY: how to make a shirt using the heat transfer silhouette products

  In case you were wondering, my kids are totally doing the robot for me above. They put on their … read more

eye candy and a sneak peek of things to come…

Happy Friday, everyone!  Thought I would end this week with a few fabulous redos, and some previews for the upcoming … read more

The hottest accessory this season : GUILT.

Rewind to October. It was a hot day on South Beach. 10.10.10 to be exact. I remember, as we sat … read more

Silhouette Bundle Giveaway!!!

congratulations, Kelsey! I’ll forward your info on! Y’all don’t forget to use our discount before time runs out on friday: … read more

DIY pirate boat + pirate costumes :: ARGH!

SO, I know Halloween was last night. But I decided to take some pics of a boat building process in … read more

argh, mateys!

We’ve been known to take halloween pretty seriously around here. Even when we only had one child. Us with Aiden … read more

a salvaged fall tablescape

With thanksgiving coming up, I’ve been kind of enthralled by all the possibilities of a fabulous tablescape. Not necessarily for … read more

in cahoots :: Perfectly Imperfect Restoration

I’m super excited today, to introduce you to one incredibly cool gal. She’s got a refreshing, honest approach to life, … read more

simple spruce-ups in the suburbs :: make you bed, suckas!!!

This one will be quick. But I just have to throw it out there: It’s a mantra I live my … read more

I’m a barbie girl…in a barbie world…

life in plastic…it’s fantastic… yeah. that song has totally been stuck in my head all day. It was our annual … read more

a whirlwind trip to the nashville flea market

This weekend was the largest flea market weekend they have in Nashville. As many of you may know, my brother … read more

wallpaper so yummy…

In fashion, a great grouping of accessories can really add layers of interest to an outfit. {per my new personal … read more

some of the prettiest…

It’s been a while since I’ve done an interiors post. Here’s a few of my recent faves… ADORE the combo … read more

the great pumpkin…patch.

I hauled my three kids with some friends of mine to the pumpkin patch this last Sunday. Jamin was out … read more

pure + lovely’s simple spruce-ups in the suburbs :: make your house glow

It’s one of the easiest things in your home to change. It requires hardly any funds at all… And it … read more

record players, sewing machines + paper dolls…galore.

Here’s a smidgeon of my projects in photos lately: and a little bit of what I’ve been working on…   … read more

keeping me {ever so precariously} on my toes

I’m afraid to say this, like I’ll be jinxing myself or something if I actually write it. But what’s the … read more

latest craves + some faves

“You peddling beauty products?? Cause I don’t need no beauty products“ -can anyone tell me, without looking it up, where that … read more

centsibly chic :: + a giveaway!

Big style…small price. Isn’t that what we all want?  image via the bath fashion museum circa 1906 Ever wish you … read more

old things new :: 2 quick takes

Last week, I had a friend over and she brought this little guy with her. She said she figured I’d … read more

a look at found inspiration from retail

…This isn’t really so much a part of our simple spruce up series, as much as something that’s proven inspiring … read more

inspired writer’s block…

In honor of the writer’s block I suffered recently {woeisme}I thought I would feature one of my favorite things…and the … read more

ausomeness

I took Aiden to his first ever au game a few weekends ago, with his buddy, Zane. we had the … read more

peter pumpkin :: a fun fall project

so this little post was inspired by one of our fave patrons.   He purchased this hollow pumpkin at his … read more

sianara, tuttles.

Anyone else ever had a life that became so busy, they found themselves shaking off a staggeringly paralizing case of … read more

a smidgeon of fall decor

Us southerners residing deep in the tropics, tend to be a bit slower breaking out the fall pumpkin extravaganza. It’s … read more

pure + lovely’s simple spruce-ups in the suburbs :: the obligatory systematic purge

For the love of all things holy…I’ve been totally feeling like this lately. via so haute Except that business lady … read more

the work of artist lindsay brackeen

if you haven’t seen the work of lindsay brackeen already, you most definitely should take a look.    Lindsay is a … read more

one last beachy kinda hurrah

we spent a 4-day weekend, here. Rather than a post that contains something that requires lots of work, I decided … read more

pure + lovely’s simple spruce-ups in the suburbs :: fearless decorating : like a rockstar

This week :: fearless decorating : like a rockastar! I found this “flaming lips house” via Welcome Home: a guide … read more

buttons, nozzles and slots, oh my!

An oldie but goodie: somewhat revamped for relevancy…Circa October 2007… YES. I AM unabashedly recycling today, because chances are, none … read more

falootin’ palooza :: a giveaway!!!

  I’m super stoked about this giveaway. I think you will be, too. Introducing… High Style for the Fancy Shmancy … read more

what’s new, pussycat?

There’s been this recurring theme on my blog lately. It’s called: my children + their potty mouths. Maybe I should … read more

a tribute to jem’s earrings

Remember this post?  I wrote, and I will quote: “…Except the hardware. OH that hardware was NOT my best friend. … read more

Client H’s home :: sneak peek – before and after

I’ve been working with some clients on revamping their home. We have started with the main living area…and I think … read more

3 little monkeys jumping on the bed…

Our children are evil. When it comes to ample rest…they always have been. Waking up at the buttcrack of dawn … read more

lil gymnast man

snapped this pic of Malone and Jamin tonight in our kitchen. Jamin isn’t throwing him. He actually raised him a … read more

things I’m currently drooling over

Has anyone else been drooling over the map prints by Suzanne Kasler via Ballard Designs??? It’s probably good I officially … read more

spiderman and tinkerbell :: the nightmare before Halloween.

Confession no. 5554: ‘Round here, we’re some major halloween freaks. I refuse to do the mass produced costumes song and … read more

hello my name is aiden, and I like to do drawings :: sprucing up your home with your fave artists’ handiworks

bear with me for a moment, while I brag about one of my little men. I know I’m totally biased. … read more

a late summer recap

I raided Jamin’s phone today…and these were the images I found. It’s been quite a while since I did another … read more

pure + lovely’s simple spruce-ups in the suburbs :: a seamstress story

I’m kind of excited to announce our first “real” and “official” series here at Pure + Lovely! (I totally put … read more

too cool for school {’10 edition}

It was kind of hard to follow up “a morning with britsnap” with anything other than…well… more britsnap. I had … read more

a confession involving an involuntary shout out to the lady parts. {whoops.}

I read somewhere, probably in paranoia parent’s magazine, or some raise-your-children-right-so-they-don’t-grow-up-to-be-complete-psychopaths-book, that you, as the parent, are expected to refer to … read more

the facts of life : special edition by the mills hooligans

preface: I’m totally building a kitchen for the kids this christmas, as their gift from US. I’m sick of santa … read more

design with vintage burlap, grain and feed sacks

I know you’ve all seen these. You’re all, really supa/pure+lovely/ashley/whattheheckdoyoucallyourselfyoufreak? next blawgh please. via vintageweave.com I guess I’ve been inspired … read more

to say we’ve been busy…

would be a complete understatement. We’ve totally been blessed enough to be able to work with lots of supportive patrons … read more

the sunday morning peep show

I was wearing this lil number the other day for church. And I looked just like her. In fact, BETTER. … read more

some of my favorite accessories

need a good resource for some vintage lighting? Lots of you have asked about the yellow pendant in our playroom. … read more

a giveaway: striped block letters

we have a winner!!! congratulations, Christy! I’ll be contacting you asap regarding your new fun order!  A giveaway.  This is … read more

island redo

because they do say, after all, that no man is an island. what??? so do any of you guys remember … read more

a morning with britsnap

I. Am. GUSHING. NO! We’re NOT pregnant again! SHEESH. We have an incredibly talented friend, who is a professional photographer. … read more

glowering gertrude

Jamin and I were, quite decidedly, proud of ourselves. We’d made it through a night of eating out, for the … read more

a little of this…and that.

SO, after taking a brief survey a few weeks ago regarding painting my island…your overwhelming influential response had me at … read more

this life revelation moment was brought to you by: the little mermaid

Tonight, the kiddies were chasing each other crazily around the hizzy. Malone watched and giggled at their antics from his … read more

beachy goodness love

The kids, Jamin and I have been on a vacay. a much needed, long over due beachy goodness love kind … read more

a few good reads I’ve been meaning to tackle:

  a. other artists’ studios absolutely fascinate me. This book has been out for a while… but I’m looking to … read more

dressier windows

I finally pulled down the last of the ever dreaded mini blinds in our kitchen. (shudder)   Once again…my wonderful … read more

aiden’s birthday: a speedy recap

we had a blast for little man’s fifth birthday.   we played it cool this year. rather than a party … read more

soccastar

  I’ve noticed a major trend in parenthood: We all complain. I mean, why not? It’s the hardest job in … read more

unexpected treasures

Not too long ago, my aunt and uncle generously gave me a beautiful little sculpture for my home.    I … read more

mantel de marveloso

Yeah. That title was some weird mix of spanish/germanic/anglo saxon/vague reference to the 80′s/poetic prose FAIL.   But anyway…here we … read more

fabulous chairs and funky side tables

Here’s a few things we’ve been working on lately, as a custom order for one of our fave clients. Remember, … read more

once upon a time…a studio story.

If I ever had a house large enough to own my own studio…it might have some of this fabulous industrialesque … read more

pancake trad at the mills hizzy

we have a tradition at our house.   When it’s someone’s birthday, we have bisquick gourmet pancakes, created by two … read more

a stand off with tinkerbell

So I have a confession to make. We totally bought the new Disney Sing It for Wii. It has loads … read more

so I got a question…

do you wanna have a slumba partay in my basement? Do I make your heart beat like an 808 drum? … read more

back to my roots

This is one of my latest pieces, per request for a client of mine. It’s not dry yet, or I … read more

the boys room {aka future man cave}

Quite a few of you contacted me, asking to see the boy’s room. I’ll be honest: I was totally hesitant. … read more

gaga for the glimmer of glass: a few things revisited

Sometimes, when considering design, I find it’s really fun to think about materials on their basest of levels. I tend … read more

my hubs is the bomb dot com forward slash awesomeness

I totally want to own that website. In fact, I think I’ll purchase it. P+L will now be forwarded to … read more

rise + shine, suckas!

I don’t know why I put “suckas” after that. It makes me look like a jerk mom. Like I drug … read more

fleamarketing fantasticalness

We were out and about at some of the local flea markets of Nashvegas this weekend…and decided to start documenting … read more

unexpected finds and revamps :: a linky partay!

This weekend, while out and about, I found it. You know when you spot that piece you’ve been looking for, … read more

pee + flee

Public admission no 5554: I have issues with my bladder. Serious issues. There are several accounts, for those of you … read more

near death experiences with jaws, possums, and killer caterpillars.

1.In case you live in a cave, its totally shark week on discovery channel. A whole entire week of bloody … read more

rain rain…

go away. {insert redneck baby shot here} little babies want to play…   On the slip n slide all day…

latest color inspiration

I was going to sit down and compose a clever little inspiration board for all of you. And then I … read more

Some of our latest creations…

here are some of my newest favorites via custom creations for some fabulous patrons of ours! another version of the … read more

pointless car seat transition. I’ll appreciate these later. woot.

the other afternoon, I felt quite sentimental, {read: guilted because I pulled the typical parent of the third child and … read more

fabrical fantasticness

That’s not a word, but… MEH. Here are some of my recent faves…thought I would share! Does your sofa need … read more

late night early morning survival tactic woes

Jamin and I have serious issues. In the form of blatant obstinance. It’s called the I-don’t-want-to-go-to-bed-because-there’s-too-much-to-do-even-though-our-kids-are-currently-unconscious disease. It seems so … read more

mila’s daydreams

These are absolutely brilliant. I ran across these on the web today…and while some of you may have already seen … read more

Tuttle: an impromptu lesson in death.

Last Thursday I had quite the conundrum on my hands. I’d come home from a play date after a day … read more

sofas, industrial interiors, and sea grass…oh my!

Okay. The title was cheesy. But I am all up in the inspiring photos lately. These photos have absolutely nothing … read more

A GIVEAWAY!!! :: spiffy striped frame and 3 prints of your choice!

And the winner is… sorry guys. a bit late on the uptake. So…drum roll please… Congratulations Christy! I’ll be emailing … read more

I heart teacarts :: a few must have summer accessories.

I just may have to cave and score some garden stools this summer. particularly if the colors just so happen … read more

rubadubdubbin

I realized last night, that apart from poo pics, it’d been like a week since I’d snagged any photos of … read more

that’s not chocolate.

We scored a family-wide nap on Sunday afternoon. PURE. BLISS, I tell you. I NEVER get naps anymore. I try … read more

pretty lil spaces

still want to build one of these. via photog roland persson.  via brides.com via ada and darcy via decortaltualma {love … read more

lost swim trunks, mommy wisdom on the fly, and massive choking hazards on sticks

Confession: I had a total meltdown the other day. I was on my way out the door. At least I … read more

emerson’s big gal room

Hello wonderful people! Just wanted to share Emerson’s big gal room with all of you! Here is the before, if … read more

little mister is turning one!

Well, I must say, it’s bitter sweet. The fact that little Malone is turning one (this tuesday!) kind of breaks … read more

death by minivan

The day we purchased our minivan, I think a small piece of me died on the inside. That small, remaining, … read more

a few inspirational photos

Thought it was time to share a few interior inspirations with you! Here’s what I’ve been dabbling in around the … read more

crazy summer

These last few weeks have been a bit crazy with VBS, dinners with friends, the fourth of July, playdates…Its kind … read more

coming soon… to a pure innovation near you

actually, they’re already there. YAY! go buy one. for reals. 

paranormal activity, roach attacks, and justifiable murders

WOW. After writing the title, this one sounds violent! {muahahaha ::rubs hands together::} Let’s get to it, shall we? 1. … read more

dining room

I think I’ve shown ya’ll a few shots of the dining room in the past. Here’s a few more of … read more

little mills 3

just a few shots from around the house.

charlotte’s babies spring a surprise attack

So, this whole furniture thing is breaking me in nicely. It’s making me tough. As in, I-think-I-sprouted-a-chest-hair-even-though-I’ve-never-even-mowed-a-lawn-in-my-life-and-now-sport-an-anchor-tat, after-consuming-an-entire-plate-of-raw-spinach, don’t-mess-with-me-I-have-muscles, tough. … read more

new playspace

Or as Emerson calls it, the “playproom” I moved the boys in together a few weeks back. It’s cozy and … read more

the veranda

Once upon a time, I took an entire hour to create a post. Only to lose it all with one … read more

pretty as a peacock

I’m a bit obsessed with peacocks as of late. I’m seeing them popping up everywhere.  I just ordered this waverly … read more

Harper Rose Malone

I got a little slap happy while waiting in the waiting room. I guess that’s what waiting rooms are for. … read more

The Awkward Public Outings Diaries: Part I.

This one goes out to all the people who make public outings awkward. I encounter you all on a regular … read more

can you tie ‘em in a knot, can you tie ‘em in a bow?

I finally made the big step to stop breastfeeding Malone a few weeks ago. Just going by that opener: if … read more

beachy keene

I’m not usually all, “I love my husband so much he is the bomb.com” in public. When other people say … read more

know when to hold em…

and know when to fold em… That’s my biggest issue with painting furniture. Here’s my favorite piece. Her name is … read more

pure bliss

Jamin and I went to the beach this weekend-he surprised me with a trip for mothers day. I absolutely needed … read more

Re: LOST.

A few remaining questions about LOST.  After processing this for a few days: This is EXACTLY how I feel. GO … read more

color inspiration of the moment + funky pieces

well, its no surprise you’ll find a little aqua in here. Please don’t flog me, but I can’t for the … read more

more new products

…even though I still haven’t posted my older ones on pureinnovation. Things here have just been insane, so I’ll be … read more

eat em up.