It's a great day for a great deal! First off, I was making my way through the aisles and aisles of home accents at Target the other day and came across these beauties. They're fluffy throws of warm softness in gorgeous gold, green and teal, and they're on sale this week only for $12.99. Go … Continue reading penny-wise wednesday #2
Author: Ronda Waters
decor tip: cool color contrast
Since the Pinterest phenomenon came about, I have easily been able to keep track of several of my favorite things! I know what I like, and I like a lot, apparently. However, one of the few things that has not, and dare I say, will not make it on my list of favorites is painting. … Continue reading decor tip: cool color contrast
valentine’s cupcake toppers
I have always been a big fan of Valentine's Day! Even as a single gal for many years I was always super excited to have an excuse to lavish gifts and such upon loved ones on this special day. I think this must've come from my parents. Every Valentine's Day my mom and dad were … Continue reading valentine’s cupcake toppers
mashed sweet potatoes {paleo}
I was never a big fan of sweet potatoes until we started eating paleo, unless they were fried or battered (those days are over!). But since our healthier lifestyle ensued, I've become quite fond of these vibrant, pinkish-orange, tropical tubers! We even found a DELICIOUS paleo sweet potato casserole last year for Thanksgiving (that you can … Continue reading mashed sweet potatoes {paleo}
entertaining with paper products
One of my favorite movies is Julie and Julia, the story of a woman, Julie Powell, who blogs her way through Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." It's brilliantly performed, and the food... oh, the food... it makes me salivate just thinking about it! The chocolate almond cake, the bruschetta, the boeuf bourguignon. Yum, yum and … Continue reading entertaining with paper products
paleo meal plan: january 2014
My husband is an amazing cook. Cooking is for him what shopping is for me. It relaxes him, helps him focus, gives him a creative outlet. And can I just say how ecstatic I was to discover in our courtship that the man loves to cook AND he's good at it?!?! He chops and purees … Continue reading paleo meal plan: january 2014
magnets easy diy
I am a gift-giver. Outside of my love for Jesus, my husband, family and friends is my deep love for giving gifts. I love the pursuit for that special gift and the thrill of finding what I just know they're gonna love. And then the packaging. I'm almost as much excited about packaging that wonderful, … Continue reading magnets easy diy
pennywise wednesday #1
Don't you just love that feeling you get when you find a beloved gem, take it up to the register to pay, and surprise! The price on the tag is twice as much as it's actual price! SCORE! Though this miraculous turn of events is exhilarating, the reality is that it doesn't happen every day. So, … Continue reading pennywise wednesday #1
goodwill lamp find
Making a house a home does not, I repeat, does NOT have to cost your firstborn child! When I moved into my husband's home after we married, I made a list of several things I wanted to change. Don't get me wrong... for a bachelor he did an awesome job creating an environment for himself … Continue reading goodwill lamp find
luggage tags winter
Although I was born and raised in sunny, Central California, I have always loved winter-y weather. You know, crisp air, gray skies, and snow! When I was young, my family would travel from the beachy goodness of Santa Cruz up to more northern parts in Lake Tahoe. I remember learning how to ski when I … Continue reading luggage tags winter
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