Its here. And we waited this year with a little bit of a count down on social media to share our costumes. It’s always been one of our most favorite non-obligatory holidays, and coordinating has been our thing when it…
the haunting of our little white house
It was right after we moved in, that items started to disappear. The lights would flicker, and we could smell odd scents in the middle of the day, from seemingly nowhere. Doors would close on their own. Weird things were…
smart solutions for childrens’ spaces
Whether it’s a playroom or basement space, common shared area or their individual bedrooms, we’ve designed a lot of spaces for kiddos over the years. We have to say, out of all the areas that we’ve tackled, they’re our very…
handmade savvy saturday
It’s the weekend, and let’s just say we’re really thrilled about it! We needed a few days off – or as much time as we can get in the in between. We’re sure you guys feel the same! Here’s to…
owner’s suite addition: framing
It’s been about a month since I shared our last update with you. I know you are all, did she die? Did the house collapse in on her, sucking her into a huge vortex a-la Poltergeist because they undoubtedly uncovered…
FAQ’s at the handmade home
Hey guys! It’s been a while since we’ve addressed some frequently asked questions, and we thought now was as good a time as any to jump right in and talk about a few. We thought, maybe these are something…
a few of our favorite finds available now
We went to the movies over fall break, all because it was advertised as “dine in” and we thought it would be fun to take the kids to see the latest Marvel addition with dinner and a movie. However, we…
handmade savvy saturday
Hey hey Happy Handmade Savvy Saturday! We ended our week covering the roof where it had been cut into, because they started the framing and it was just in time for a rainstorm. And by covering the roof I mean…
fresh new looks from jeffrey court tile
It’s no secret around here that we adore Jeffrey Court tile. But did you know that they have two lines that carry various collections in their company? We adore them both. The first is the one that we feature here…
handle with care
“Do you feel that, there?” The doctor asked me carefully, while I lay on the exam table. I was in a precarious position in my yearly exam with my arm over my head. My mind went from hoping there wasn’t…
cheater’s guide to an easy fall tablescape
We felt like getting fancy around our outdoor table last week. And by fancy, I mean we had some leftover flowers from another shoot and I actually busted out something other than the usual plastic plates. And if you’re not…
handmade savvy saturday
Saturday snuck up on us a little. But we’re so glad that it’s here! I’m ready to drink coffee slowly on the sofa for abut five hours while I try to wake up. Or something. This week also begins our…
the best garage door opener + monitoring system with LiftMaster
Our neighbors have an amazing detached garage space, that they use as a bit of storage/work space combo for all things yard and supplies. But one con, was that the garage door opener didn’t work, and they always had to…
free colorful printable
I was in the mood to share a fun little colorful piece of art with all of you. And since we were overdue for a little freebie of sorts, thought that here would be the very best place. Every now…
tips + tricks for building a bar in your home
A sweet reader wrote in on this question, and we were happy to oblige an answer in a fun post! She said “…You do a lot of bars in homes, or at least it seems that way. They are definitely…
how to shiplap ceilings {+ how we feel about them five years in}
Once upon a time, we found this little house. It had a great footprint, and we saw our futures here. We saw a yard, our children and their schools, and we knew that we wanted to stay. So this little…
handmade savvy saturday
Hey hey hey + happy Handmade Savvy Saturday! We hope you’re having an amazing weekend and that you’re off to a great start for fall. Here are a few things you may have missed this week at the handmade home: …
nashville flea market
If any of you have been following along on our crazy adventure here for a while, then you know that I’m obsessed, and have been for a very long time, with the Nashville Flea Market. It’s my happy place. And…
the cheater’s guide to a fun fall porch
We’ve come a really long way on both the inside + the outside, when it comes to our home. A REALLY long way. So despite all the craziness going on right now, {and since I always tend to drag my…
halloween party inspiration and free printables
A halloween viewing party in the cabana! We’re ready for spooky season around here, and the other night I decided to surprise the kids with a fun celebration of sorts. Scary movies + yummy food for the win! We did…
