What do you do with those outdated fake green wreaths you see all. the. time. at the thrift store? I'm gonna show you! Step one: Buy them, bring them home, and then spend a little bit of time wondering what you were thinking. Step Two: Remember you have four windows on the front of your … Continue reading 12 Days of Blogmas: Thrifted Wreath Tutorial
Is it really Christmas if 1) no one gets socks in their stocking, and 2) if you don't swap a few recipes? One of the most beloved recipes in my husband's family comes from his beloved aunt LB! Since Christmas is all about the decadent recipe roll, I could not skip over this one... Boiled … Continue reading 12 Days of Blogmas: Boiled Custard
I have loved seeing everyone's Christmas decorations already this year! I pulled out my stuff on Black Friday... I could not stand to wait another day. I'm still piddling around with a few little things, but for the most part our halls are decked and ready to go! It's hard not to want to buy … Continue reading 12 Days of Blogmas: Decking the Halls
Let's get some of that toy shopping done, shall we? This year I am bringing you two gift guides, and today we are focused on the kiddos! If you missed the adult gift guide, just scroll back to the home page for 12 Days of Blogmas! For the guides, I have included items with a … Continue reading 12 Days of Blogmas: Amazon Kid Gift Ideas
If you find yourself at a loss for gift ideas during the holidays, have no fear! I have done some of the work for you. This year, I'm handing over the keys to the kingdom with adult and kid gift guides! I wanted to post these early during 12 Days of Blogmas so that you … Continue reading 12 Days of Blogmas: Amazon Adult Gift Ideas
It is the first Monday of the first week of December, and that sounds like the PERFECT day to kick off the TWELVE Days of Blogmas this year on Refining Cotten! Twelve days filled with gift guides, family recipes, holiday activities, decorating ideas, and all of the holiday spirit you can stand! I hope you're excited … Continue reading 12 Days of Blogmas: Family Traditions
This past weekend, I hosted a little get together for the girls in my Sunday School class! When choosing the theme, I knew I wanted to do something girly... but that also felt like a treat. I had the idea to put together a brunch / flower arranging party! Just like the invite says, the … Continue reading Brunch n’ Blooms
Hey guys! Wanted to share a quick and easy project I tackled this past weekend... DIY Shelving! I am using them for plants (because #therearemany), but you could use these anywhere. Granted, we had most of the supplies needed on hand from finishing the stairs; however, a quick trip to your local hardware store would … Continue reading DIY (Plant) Shelving
Oh man, where has the time gone?! It has been a busy month+, and I feel like we need a round of catch-up! I'm going to let the pictures do the talking! We are still tinkering with the renovations! Most recently Andrew finished our main staircase. Per usual, I dreamt it up and he made … Continue reading Fall Updates!
I gave you the rundown on the antique cannonball bed, so let's talk about that back wall - specifically, the curtain rod! How to Build a Curtain Rod of Any Length When redesigning the room, I knew I wanted to turn the bed so it sat between the windows. I wanted to create a cohesive … Continue reading Guest Room Update: Part Two
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