So you might have noticed I've been absent from my blog for a while? 2017 was quite a year... Between work, family, my dad's illness, and renovating our new house there hasn't been much time for this fun blog of mine. But when Erin from Lemons, Lavender, and Laundry sent ... [ Read More ]
Christmas Pillow Covers Add Sparkle
I'm already noticing Christmas lights as I zip around town at night and in photos on my personal Facebook page. Are you seeing it too? Not gonna lie, it's giving me mixed emotions. Kind of psyched for the holidays and kind of stressed that I'm feeling behind and its still ... [ Read More ]
What’s the Scoop on those Beautiful Blue Porch Ceilings in the South?
If you've spent any time at all in the south, you've no doubt seen them. Blue porch ceilings. And you have probably wondered why ceilings on porches in the south are often painted blue? Especially in older historic homes. Besides being just plain pretty, and as is true ... [ Read More ]
For Sale By Owner: We Sold Our House for More Than List Price in One Day
By far, one of the questions I've received most often from readers over the past year is "how the heck did you sell your house so fast?" Yep. We did it. Sold our house for over list price in less than 48 hours. If you are new to RNS, welcome! And a little background. Until ... [ Read More ]
If You Obey All the Rules for Decorating, You Miss All the Fun
I'm gonna let you in on a little secret.... I don't believe in creating a lot of "rules to live by." In fact I have just a few: Never dye my own hair (yikes! chalk that up to experience) Never let my mom drive in D.C. rush hour traffic, especially through ... [ Read More ]