The Happy Door

My bedroom was in need of a fresh look. Artemis Walls came to my rescue! They offer a huge variety of peel and stick wallpaper. I love the idea of wallpaper and decided to do an accent wall in the stipple pattern. I liked the fresh, modern look and was excited to try it out!

So, to start the project you first measure your walls and order the amount of wallpaper needed. Artemis Walls will send you the paper numbered so you know which order to hang the paper. They also send a smoothing tool. You will also need an exacto knife.

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You will need to clean your walls before starting. Then start on the left and work your way to the right. Line up your paper and keep moving. If you don’t get it right it’s easy to peel off and start again. I worked in two foot sections, as the directions recommended. So, peel, smooth and continue all the way down. Smooth out your air bubbles as you go. I also took the exacto and sliced out the areas around the plug outlets. Once I reached the end I trimmed the excess from the baseboards and walls. That’s it! For a first timer I am happy with the result!

I decided I also wanted to do another DIY project I had seen on Instagram. Puck light sconces!

Those pretty new sconce lights give an upgraded look without having to hire an electrician to wire them! It’s an easy project. Pick sconce lights ( I got mine from Amazon!) and then order puck lights with a remote (also from Amazon, linked here ).

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So, my husband mounted the lights and just tucked the wires behind the light, in case we ever decide to wire them. I took some Gorilla tape and taped the puck light to the base, where the lightbulb would normally go. And then you can click the remote on and off!

I love the look. It is not as bright as if it was wired, but it adds nice ambient light. And for both lights and the puck lights it was only $80.00! I think that is a great deal for a custom look.

I hope you enjoyed my bedroom updates! I hope you consider peel and stick wallpaper! Don’t forget to check out Artemis Walls if you do!

My kids have a great collection of snow globes. I think they’re so adorable and wanted to have some adult versions for winter! So, I thought I’d share a few ideas with you that are easy to create. They can also be a fun project to do with your kiddos!

So, last year I decided to created a gum ball machine snow globe. I ordered the machine from (Amazon ) and basically deconstructed it. I wasn’t planning on using it ever again for gum balls so I just took it apart, taped off the metal area where the money goes and spray painted it a pale gray. I took off the glass top, added the house and put the glass back on. I then added a bottle bush tree and some fake snow from the craft store and voila! A fun winter scene in a gum ball machine!

Keep in mind once you take the center pole out of the gum ball machine the top piece just rests on the glass, it doesn’t screw in to the base. But since I’m just using it for decoration it doesn’t bother me!

I gathered more supplies to share a few other ideas you could try. One is in a cake stand and the other is in a mason jar.

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So, the cake stand idea is super easy. Grab a cake stand with a lid, layer some fake snow and accessorize! I added a camper bottle opener I had and covered the opener part with more snow. I added a bottle brush tree and a cute little deer. I added it to my bar area and think it’s so fun!

Lastly, you could grab a few mason jars and add the snow and a little tree or woodland animal! Twinkle lights would also be cute inside.

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So, there you go! Snow globes for grown ups! I hope you had fun reading this and maybe even try one yourself! Let me know if you do.

I have seen these paper scrolls in home decorating for awhile now. I love the farmhouse look and how you can use them for different seasonal decor. So, I decided to DIY one myself!

It’s an easy project to do! From start to finish it took me about 30 minutes. I had everything on hand! The best part? The paper is your main supply…and it’s a roll of craft paper from the Dollar Tree! Here are the things you will need for this specific project. Keep in mind you can make it your own! If you don’t want the beaded garland you could add a small bunch of greenery around the top or dried flowers!

• Craft paper roll (from the Dollar Tree!)
• Vinyl decal
• Ribbon/yarn
• Beaded garland (From Amazon)
• 4 paper clips
• Scissors/ruler/pencil

First I decided the size I wanted for my paper scroll. I went with 15 inches wide. I flipped the roll around (so the scrolled/rolled side would be on the front). I measured my lines and cut the paper. I just cut extra for length so I could roll it as much as I wanted and not worry about it being too short. This was approximately 24 inches long.

Then I flipped it back around. I rolled the top and bottom, which the paper naturally did from being rolled on the tube. I paper clipped in each of the corners to hold the scroll in place. I picked a quote and cut my vinyl on my Cricut machine. If you don’t have that option you can find vinyl decals in most craft stores or on Etsy! I then transferred the vinyl onto the paper with transfer tape.

Next up I strung the yarn through the top of the scroll and then attached a little ribbon for hanging.

Lastly, I took my beaded garland and pulled it through the tube carefully. I recommend tying it to a piece of your yarn in the center of the garland to help support the weight. If you don’t use a garland you can skip this step and leave it as is or add some other florals or greenery! You could attach that with floral wire to the yarn easily.

That’s it! Easy and so pretty! Let me know if you try out this project!

I love everything about Fall. The food and flavors are something I adore about the season.

I love to make sangria. I have made all different kinds over the years. Once the temps started dropping I decided to make a Fall sangria. I loosely used the by Recipe Girl. I tend to take a recipe I find and add things or take things out. Sangria is easy to do that with, you can dump whatever you like in the pitcher!

You can use any fall fruits that you like! This recipe has pears, apples and pomegranates. I added some dried cranberries, too.

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Apple Cider Sangria Recipe

• 2 apples chopped
• 2 pears chopped
• One lemon, in wedges
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• Handful of fresh or dried cranberries
• Cinnamon sticks
• 2 cups Apple cider
• 2 cups Prosecco sparkling wine (I used a bit more wine 😜)
• 1/2 cup whiskey
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• Add all the fruit to your pitcher. Add cider, wine, whiskey and brandy. Add molasses for a bit more sweetness. Refrigerate for at least an hour and serve over ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. Grab a blanket, relax and enjoy!

I hope you try it out and enjoy it! Let me know below if you do!

Fall is my favorite season. I love the cooler weather, wearing sweaters, the beautiful leaves and all the delicious fall food.

So, naturally, I love decorating for fall! I normally decorate well before fall starts, simply because I love it so much. Plus, I think you should have your home be a place that you enjoy… and I enjoy fall decor, so why not enjoy it as long as I can?!?

So, first up I decorated my mantle. I have collected faux pumpkins over the years in different shapes, sizes and textures. I have collected similar colors, though. My home is mostly white, cream, gray and yellow so I stick with those colors!

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On our sofa table I added a little pumpkin garland I made a few years ago and a banner from a shop on Etsy, Fancy Flamingo Designs.

Next, in my kitchen I have a mini scale that I bought at Hobby Lobby. I added a mini sign from Target and some pumpkins!

I also think that decorating your outside is important! I layered a mat at my front door and added a wreath that I made to cozy it up!

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Lastly, I thought I’d share an easy DIY that you could use year after year. This faux pumpkin floral arrangement!

First, buy a faux pumpkin. These are found at most craft stores. I love the white color, but they come in so many colors you can find one that goes with your decor. You will also need a vase or a cup that your flowers will go in. I then trace the shape of the vase on the top of the pumpkin and cut the top off with an exacto knife. You may want to to cut a little extra so the vase will slide in and out easily. Once it’s cut off put the vase in!

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I bought a $10.00 bouquet of flowers at the grocery store to fill the vase. You could also use faux flowers if you’d like! Fill and arrange the flowers in the pumpkin and enjoy!

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I hope you enjoyed my fall decorating ideas! Comment below and let me know your favorite idea!

I love to read. So, over the years I have collected many books. Some I give to friends to read and some I keep on my bookshelf.

When I saw the trend (thanks to Joanna Gaines!) of adding books to your decor I jumped right on in! I had never thought of books as being decorative, but quickly realized they can add color and texture to a space. And it is affordable! I’ve bought books from thrift stores or even my library and added them to my home.

I had seen the stamped book stack and thought I’d try a few of my own. One was easy. I found some books and took a set of stamps and stamped HOME on the spine of my books. I then added the books to a cake stand and added it to my sofa table!

I also made a book stack with my families names ( and dog, of course)! I had an old set of children’s paperback books. I simply ripped the covers off each book and then took my stamps and stamped our names. I tied them all up with twine and they were ready to be added to my decor!

Lastly, I had a bookshelf with random books scattered with no organization. I then saw the idea on Pinterest to organize your books by color and loved it! Rainbowtized books? Yes, please!

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This was such an easy way to organize books! Just line them up by color!

So, add some books to your decor! Add a stack, organize a shelf or stamp some! I hope you enjoy adding a few to your home decor!

Over the years I have added quite a few gallery walls to our home. Most of the time they have happened unintentionally! I tend to find art, photos or accessories and just keep adding pieces!

I know many recommend laying out your gallery wall before you hang it. Some even trace out their pieces with paper and hang them with tape before you add a nail and hang it for the long term. I am definitely not one of those people! I’m sure it works great, but for me I really don’t start with much of a plan! I start with a few pieces and add things as I find them. Do whatever works best for you! I’ll be sharing a few spots in our house with gallery walls. I hope you enjoy!

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Our dining area has a small bar table and I just added a few pieces of above it to add some fun!

I have also added a command center on a wall when you walk in from our garage.

Lastly, we have a small loft area at the top of stairs. I added some decor to make a plain area fun!

I hope you enjoyed this peek into the gallery walls I’ve created! I think adding a mix of textures and items add coziness to your home! I believe making your home a place that makes you smile is so important, so I hope yours does!