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The Best Happy Hour Food
Happy Hour is one of those things that you either are down with or not. People usually go after work to get some drinks and calm down from a stressful day at work. Some people just want to get home as quickly as possible and don’t want to spend any time in a crowded bar. The food is usually fried and just something to go with the drinks. But, I for one, like to have good food also.
The Best 2023 Fall Festivals in Georgia
*Updated 9/1/23 Anyone who knows me knows that Fall is my absolute favorite season and one of my favorite things to do in the Fall is go to Arts & Crafts Festivals. The festival food, the crisp air and meeting artisans from around the Southeast makes my heart...
The Best Fall Exclusive Arrivals at Target
Target has been so good for several years now. It’s not the Target of my childhood which was much more in line with Walmart. They’ve made so many strides forward in fashion and especially in design. In pairing up with famous designers for capsule collections to carrying whole lines of products from “of the moment” tastemakers, Target has really come into its own and I can honestly say they’re in a lane all their own.
Fall 2023 Fashion and Décor Trends – Part 2
This is Part 2 of the Fall 2023 Trends. If you didn’t see Part 1, check it out here. I am breaking down all of the Design Trends in fashion and interiors for Fall. Some of them were surprising and some of them were just a continuation of what’s been happening all year and even last year. Like most trends, you can take them with a grain of salt or put your twist on them to make it your own. It’s good to see what the trendsetters are thinking about and if you’re like me, wondering how they can all land on the same trends at the same time. Makes you go hmmm.
The 34 Best End of Season Labor Day Essentials
I can’t believe it’s almost Labor Day. It seems like this whole year is going by so fast. I was thinking about all of the end of season sales going on, but there’s still quite a bit of Summer left at least here in Georgia. If you didn’t get a chance to get your backyard set up, like me, I’ve compiled a list of what I think are the best items to have for Labor Day and going into the Fall season.
My Renovation Journey – Part 2
This is the continuation of my reno journey. After finishing the outside of the house, I was itching to get into the house and do something so I decided to tackle the guest room. There really wasn’t much to do in here but, as you can see, it was extremely dark like the rest of the house and the ceiling had some sort of texture on it.
Fall 2023 Décor & Fashion Trends – Part 1
Fall is coming and I’m so happy. The crisp air, fall festivals, football season, fire pits with s’mores, sweater weather, the September issue of Vogue; need I say more? I could go on and on. Fall is EVERYTHING to me. I especially love looking at what’s trending in the world of design and fashion.
DIY an Old File Cabinet
When I saw this file cabinet, I started laughing because when I tried to move it, the top just disintegrated from all of the rain. It was some sort of particle board. I knew I could make a top for it and do something unique with the whole thing. What it was going to be, I didn’t know but I had faith. If you didn’t see the post with all of the DIY’s I found on the side of the road or in dumpsters, please see it here. The first makeover was an old ottoman. This is the second in the series of makeovers.
The 10 Best Restaurant Interiors in Atlanta
I love a beautiful restaurant and know that I can get some great design tips from them. Don’t get me wrong, the food has to be delicious, but I think the ambiance adds to the whole experience. Some of the top interior designers are getting into the restaurant design...
An Ode to New York City – Part 2
As I said in my previous post Part One, I have a special place in my heart for NYC. Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to live in this great city and I got the chance when I graduated from college. As soon as I graduated, I headed straight to the city and...
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