My grandparents always had loads of beautiful quilts. Mostly they had acquired them from local artisans or from thrift store finds. With so much inspiration, my Aunt Julie became a talented quilter. While I appreciate the beauty and the handiwork that goes into handmade quilts, I never learned how to quilt myself. I do harbor […]
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Halloween Party Ideas For Teens
Wait… what? It’s that time of year already?? If Halloween has crept up on you this year to give you a fright, there’s no need to panic. Some last-minute Halloween party ideas will turn your Halloween holiday into a Thriller night, no matter when you start to prepare. Teenagers start to get too old to […]
My Southern Home TV Show
Are you saving ideas for dream home interiors? I have to admit that I sometimes do that on Pinterest. I mean when inspiration strikes, I save it for later. After all, I bet everyone one of us would love to upgrade at least a few rooms in our home to turn it into a dream […]
Interested In Finishing A Basement? What You Need To Know
Converting part of an unfinished basement into living space has always been a popular home improvement. Finishing a basement costs about half as much as you’d pay to build an addition, and it won’t take away any backyard space. Real estate agents like finished basements too. They usually rate this upgrade very high in cost-vs.-value […]
Dollywood Theme Park Rides And Tips
We recently took a camping trip to the Smoky Mountains and on the way back to Nashville, we stopped off at Dollywood Amusement Park. Where is Dollywood located? It is in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the foothills of the Great Smokies. My kids and husband were so excited to check out the Dollywood Theme Park rides. […]
10 Best Art Projects For Kids
Art projects for kids are beneficial for a multitude of reasons, contributing to their overall development and well-being. Art for kids is a great way to combine fun with essential skill-building activities. From handprint art to collages to canvas paintings, there are so many cool art ideas for children to try. As they experiment with […]
10 Nifty Upcycling Projects for the Home
The decision to throw away your pre-loved stuff is a difficult one – especially for those of us with a habit for hoarding. When something loses its shine or comes to the end of its lifecycle, the temptation is to get rid and start again. But thanks to the miraculous upcycling movement, our tired doodads […]