31 days – fall 2014 – home for the holidays

October 13, 2014October 15, 2014 Rachel Atwell4 Comments

Gary and I have tried to be wise not to go all out on certain things while we’re renting, but for holidays, exceptions are made.

Two days after we moved in last December, we were out looking for a Christmas tree and decorations. Boxes we’re being unpacked as our Christmas tree was going up.

I love thinking about our little Christmas home {and am anxiously awaiting the day after Thanksgiving so I can bring it all out again}! It’s one of my favorite memories we’ve created in this house, and I love that even though we’re renting, we’ll always have our first Christmas to look back on.

So if you’re having a hard time being happy where you’re at, try to create a memory. Bake cookies with a friend, decorate for fall, celebrate Columbus’ day in a memorable way; afterall, a cheerful heart makes contentment easier:)

31 days – fall 2014 – curtain call

October 12, 2014October 15, 2014 Rachel Atwell1 Comment

Shortly after I moved to North Carolina, I picked up a pair of curtains for our master bedroom and my sweet new husband hung them for me. About two weeks later, I hated them.

To prevent the same mistake when we moved the second time, I started out using basic white curtains I’ve had for years. It helped me figure out what I wanted – something light and breezy mainly for aesthetics, or something a little more heavy duty to actually help with sunlight and/or privacy.

We still have two sets of windows that I’m trying to figure out {one is in our living room like a faux french door and the other in our kitchen} but the rooms that have curtains feel so much more put together!

Do you have any basics that you rely on?