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One last look at my fall home decor before the Chr One last look at my fall home decor before the Christmas chaos begins! 🍂🎄🤣

Sharing some Sunday stills of all my cozy fall decor because it’s officially time to start transitioning our home from fall to Christmas! And while I’m SO excited to start decorating for my favorite holiday, I’m also a little sad to say goodbye to all the beautiful autumn colors! 🥹

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It all started when our carbon monoxide detector kept going off. Naturally, I tried replacing the battery first, but that didn’t help. 🙃

So there I was, frantically trying to get ahold of my husband, who OF COURSE was in a meeting and couldn’t answer, while simultaneously trying to round up all three cats and get everyone outside. 😹

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Literally called my mom to ask if I should call 911 because apparently I still need adult supervision when it comes to adulting. 😂

Well, the fire department showed up, checked everything out, and THANKFULLY there was no carbon monoxide leak! 🙌🏻

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And if you’re one of my neighbors, sorry about all the fire trucks and sirens this morning. Just your local neighborhood drama queen keeping things interesting! 😜

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Also, shoutout to the fire department for being so nice and telling me I did the right thing by calling. That made me feel slightly less ridiculous at least 😜
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Apparently being a homebody is a personality trait Apparently being a homebody is a personality trait now… and I’m fully embracing it. 😂

Sorry, but staying home with my cats, reading a good book, and being cozy sounds WAY better than having plans. 📚🐈

Don’t get me wrong, you might catch me out and about every once in a while… but just know I’ll need approximately 2–3 business days at home afterward to recover from all that socializing. 🤣

At this point, my ideal weekend is canceled plans, comfy clothes, a good book, and my cats nearby. Homebody life just suits me. 👏🏻

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Too early to start Christmas crafting?! I think no Too early to start Christmas crafting?! I think not! 😜🎄

I had some extra oyster shells left over from our beach trip this summer, so instead of letting them sit around, I turned them into these DIY oyster shell Christmas ornaments! You may remember I turned some of the shells into cute little ghosts for Halloween too 👻 But now we’re officially moving on to Christmas crafts!

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Christmas · December 21, 2020

Christmas 2020 Home Tour

Welcome to my Christmas Home Tour of 2020! I may or may not have gone a little overboard with my Christmas decor this year.

I figured since it’s been such a hard year on everyone, why not go all out with some Christmas cheer by adding lights everywhere that I possibly can in my house?!

Christmas lights and decor make me happy and makes everything feel so cozy.

I thought I would share with you all the Christmas touches I have done around my home this year to make it feel special and festive, despite the circumstances.

Christmas 2020 Home Tour
Here is a full view of my main Christmas tree in my living room this year.

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Christmas Entryway

First stop on my Christmas home tour is my entryway. This is the first area you see when you walk into my home, so I wanted it to be very festive and welcoming.

I have a little entryway nook right beside the door so I added in a cute, seasonal pillow (can you guess where the quote is from?!) and a festive sign and banner as well.

Christmas Entryway Nook

Right beside this little entryway nook is my favorite entryway table I got for my birthday this year. I left my dough bowl in the middle and added in some pine garland and rusty red bells.

I also replaced the candlesticks I had on one side with that cute table top tree as well. I even added in some battery operated string lights to the tree to give it more of a cozy glow at night.

Christmas Entryway Table
Here is a full view of how I styled my entryway for Christmas.
Christmas vignette on entryway table
Close up view of my riser on the table.

Under my cloche, I added in some cheap bottle brush trees. I used a mixture of tall and small trees to give it some definition. Also, remember those DIY Snow Globes I made last year??

I placed one in the back of that riser as you can see in the picture above! They are so cute and easy to place around the house for some instant Christmas cheer!

Living Room

My entryway and living room are all connected together so I tried to tie in the same theme in both of these areas. I love the buffalo plaid color scheme on my tree so I tried to tie in it multiple areas around the living room too.

I found those cute pillow covers off of Amazon and ordered enough to cover all the existing pillows I already had in my living room.

The ones I had were a light blur color, so they wouldn’t really match my color scheme. Pillow covers are a cheap and easy fix to tie in any holiday color scheme you have going on in you own home!

Christmas Living Room
Here is a full view of my Christmas living room this year!

I also love decorating around our fireplace and while we may not have a mantel, I still like to display my stockings. I used my blanket ladder to hang up my stockings by the fireplace.

I shared more about that in a post last year (see no mantel, no problem!) if you want more information on that.

Christmas Stocking Display
This is where I hang up our stockings!
Cozy Fireplace View
Cozy fireplace view.
Vintage Christmas Crock
Close up of my vintage Christmas crock.

I also had to style the shelves right beside the Christmas tree of course too. And again, you can see one of my DIY snow globes on here too.

I kept the placement of my vintage books the same, just added in some bottle brush trees and some Christmas signs and that was it!

Christmas Open Shelves in Living Room
Here is a closer view of my open shelves here!

Vintage Christmas Coffee Bar

Of course my favorite spot in my Christmas Home Tour is my coffee bar! I went with more of a vintage Christmas theme this year and I am so glad I did! I absolutely love how it turned out.

My vintage santa mugs hanging on the bar gives it such a perfect vintage touch I think!

I had to search high and low for these bad boys! And I ended up ordering most of them from Etsy. They are impossible to find around here.

I have only found two in person within the past two years locally. I am hoping to increase my collection eventually but for now I think I have a pretty good start!

Vintage Christmas Coffee Bar
Here is a full view of my vintage Christmas Coffee Bar this year.

I also continued the vintage theme on my tiered tray. I added in a vintage grocery tag on my flower frog and my cute santa salt and pepper shakers are vintage inspired too.

I tried to incorporate a lot of hot cocoa pieces too since it is Christmas time. I wanted it to be a combination of hot cocoa and coffee since I drink both during the holiday season!

Christmas Tiered Tray
Here is my tiered tray on my coffee bar.
Close Up Of Christmas Coffee Bar
Close up view of the coffee bar.

I got a lot of pieces from my friend Jackie’s shop, Rodworks Asheville, to decorate this space with this year. And if you remember from a few weeks ago, she was apart of my 20K giveaway too!

I love being able to support small shops and businesses during this tough Christmas season so I try to shop small and local as much as I can!

Dining Room

My dining room is connected to my coffee bar so I wanted to keep the whole vintage theme going on there.

I will share more about my vintage Christmas tablescape in a few days, so I won’t take up too much time here. But I will say I am very happy with how it turned out!

View of Christmas Dining Room
Here is a view of my Christmas dining room and coffee bar area.

I am also loving how my open shelves in the dining room turned out this year too. I think they definitely stayed on track with the whole vintage theme as well. I even added a santa mug there too.

This was actually one that I broke (I was sick to my stomach when that happened!). I opened it up from the package and dropped it on my granite countertop and it broke right in half.

Thank goodness some superglue fixed him right up, but I was too afraid to hang him on my coffee bar. So now he sits up there on the shelves looking pretty!

Christmas Open Shelves
Close up view of my open shelves.

I tried to add in as many Christmas touches as I could to my already styled vintage shelves. Such as adding in faux pine greenery in my ironstone pitchers up top and bottle brush trees in my vintage enamelware bowl in the middle.

I also love adding in fun, festive colored paper straws to my old dundee jar in the middle shelf too. I tend to do that for different seasons as well.

Christmas Bedroom

Next up on the Christmas home tour is our bedroom. I love having my two pencil trees in here as well. It gives the bedroom such a cozy and warm vibe.

I pretty much styled the bedroom the same as last year because I just loved that look so much.

Christmas Farmhouse Bedroom
Here is a full view of our Christmas bedroom this year.

If you want more information about how I styled this space, see my Christmas bedroom from last year. I did end up ordering two new Christmas trees for this space.

Because if you read my post from last year, you’ll notice how the two pencil trees didn’t match up entirely and that drove me crazy! So this year I finally got two matching ones.

But I also always love to add in a styled tray with some cute Christmas decor as well as a delicious smelling Christmas candle as well!

Christmas Tray On Bed

Vintage Christmas Office

I spend a lot of time in my office obviously writing blog posts, so I definitely like to add in a lot of Christmas decor here as well.

Especially when I sit in here and write, I love to have a full view of a Christmas tree too!

Tree Farm Candle

I have a little 6 foot tree right beside my desk in here so I can always look at the pretty glow! My goal for next year is to be able to decorate this tree all with vintage ornaments too.

I am hoping to find a lot next year since I didn’t really get a chance to get any this year. I also always love to have my favorite, Tree Farm Candle burning here as well. It definitely is the total scent of Christmas to me!

I also ended up ordering some vintage inspired Christmas prints for my wall behind my desk this year as well.

Vintage Christmas Office
View of my gallery wall behind my desk.

This prints came in a pack of four so I ended up putting my extra one on my open shelves in my office too.

That way my shelves have a little touch of Christmas to them too!

Office Christmas Shelves
Here is a close up view of my office Christmas shelves.

Guest Bedroom

I even added in some Christmas touches to our guest bedroom as well this year. I of course had to add in a little pencil Christmas tree in here as well!

I love having neutral bedding, that way I can easily add in a few pops of Christmas decor. Such as these cute Christmas pillow covers. I have the rest of them scattered around my house too.

Christmas Guest Bedroom
It’s fun to add in a few Christmas touches in here!
Christmas Bedroom Tray
I always love to have a cozy candle burning in here as well.

We recently installed some open shelving in here too and I added a few Christmas touches to those as well.

Such as my cute little DIY Gingerbread Houses I did a few weeks ago.

Gingerbread Houses in Guest Room
I am obsessed with the vintage rocker I have in the guest room too!
Gingerbread Houses on Shelves
Close up view of the open shelves!

Downstairs

Last up on my Christmas home tour is our Downstairs area. This is a space I rarely show on here or on my Instagram because it has sadly been neglected all this time!

We just haven’t really started styling this space until the very end of this year so I am very excited to finish this space up in the coming new year!

We got this amazing new Christmas tree for this space down here this year and it has several light changing options.

It can change from white to multi colored lights so I have definitely been enjoying the different lighting options!

Downstairs White Christmas Tree

We also finally got a little electric fireplace that works as a tv console for the space down here as well. I am so excited that this space is starting to look more and more put together.

Our dream is to transform it into a vintage game room! So maybe by next Christmas, we will have achieved that goal! I will of course let you know when we do!

Christmas TV Console
I haven’t been able to style this exactly how I want to yet, but here it is for now!
Christmas Candle Vignette
Close up view of my little Christmas vignette on the table.

End of Christmas Home Tour

Well friends, this concludes my Christmas 2020 Home Tour! I hope you enjoyed it as much I did while styling everything.

I absolutely love Christmastime and I am so sad to see it drawing to an end. I am also dreading taking down all of this decor!

As you can see, it will probably take me a few days to get everything back to normal! But, I hope you and your family have a very blessed Christmas this year and let’s all hope that 2021 is a little better to us!

My Christmas Home Tour
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Comments

  1. Molly @ Transatlantic Notes says

    December 21, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    Oh, my goodness you have done such an amazing job, it looks like a model home!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 22, 2020 at 1:48 am

      Awe thank you Molly. I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  2. Rachel says

    December 21, 2020 at 1:18 pm

    Looks amazing.😀

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 22, 2020 at 1:48 am

      Thank you so much Rachel! So glad you think so!

      Reply
  3. Fransic verso says

    December 21, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    Great work! I like the big brown clock and your Christmas tree looks pretty with the decoration on it.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 22, 2020 at 1:49 am

      Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I love that clock too!

      Reply
  4. Fadima Mooneira says

    December 22, 2020 at 11:16 am

    Wow!!!!!!!! Beautiful Christmas decorations! Love your Christmas tree a lot. Thank you for taking me on a virtual tour.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 22, 2020 at 11:29 am

      Awe thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. Cristina Rosano says

    December 22, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    Charity, I absolutely love your house and how much you decorate it! It comes out of dreams!! I love the tree and most of all the coffee station! Thanks for sharing xx

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 1:58 am

      Awe thank you so much! I love the coffee station too. Probably my favorite spot in the whole house! Lol

      Reply
  6. Tiffany McCullough - Metaphysical Mama says

    December 22, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    Wow! It looks absolutely stunning!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 1:58 am

      Awe thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  7. Jodie | That Happy Reader says

    December 22, 2020 at 3:45 pm

    I absolutely love your decorating style! You’ve created such a lovely, homey space – I wouldn’t want to leave here! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 2:02 am

      Awe thanks so much! I definitely don’t want to leave too much for sure!

      Reply
  8. Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes says

    December 22, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    Thanks for sharing your home it looks very cosy 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 2:04 am

      Thank you! I am so glad you think so!

      Reply
  9. lifestyleseason says

    December 22, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    Great post! Your house looks lovely and so festive. The decorations are so nice! Thank you for sharing this house tour with us!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 2:05 am

      Thank you so much. I am so glad you think so my friend!

      Reply
  10. britt says

    December 22, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    WOW beautiful work. Love all the finishing touches and the shelf that is so old-fashioned yet modern.

    See you around the virtual world!!!! https://www.positivitypledge.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 2:06 am

      Thank you. I really appreciate your kind words.

      Reply
  11. Under flowery sky says

    December 22, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    Wow I love taking the Christmas tour of your house which is so simple, vintage and elegant. Love the big snowy tree and coffee corner, all decorations are so lovely..

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 2:08 am

      Thank you so much. I love combining vintage and modern pieces together for my decor!

      Reply
  12. Angela says

    December 22, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    Omg, this is absolutely STUNNING!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 2:10 am

      Thank you so much Angela. I am so glad you think so!

      Reply
  13. Ali Trigg says

    December 22, 2020 at 10:04 pm

    Love this!! Especially your tree!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 2:11 am

      Awe thank you! I love the trees too. I will bad sad to take them all down.

      Reply
  14. markstraveljournal says

    December 23, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    Wow! I agree with you. Given the tough year, it’s hard to go overboard with Christmas decor this year. Especially with the optimism and good feelings that the holidays bring. I love your small touches and the small Christmas trees… thanks for the tour and Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      Thank you so much Mark! I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  15. Karalee Shotola says

    December 23, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    Your house is so perfect & festive for the holidays! It looks like a house in a magazine!
    I also love your Christmas tree!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 7:46 pm

      Awe thank you so much Karalee. I really appreciate that sweet compliment!

      Reply
  16. Britt K says

    December 23, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    If there is a year to go all out, this would be it! Right? With so much uncertainty and negativity around the world, we can at least welcome the holiday spirit into our homes and create our own little ‘safe place’ full of joy. We wavered on setting up the tree/wrapping gifts given that we weren’t going to have any company over but decided to go for it for exactly that reason.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 7:47 pm

      Yes! I totally agree with you. That’s why I went a little overboard this year for sure!

      Reply
  17. Olivia says

    December 23, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    Your house looks dreamy! So beautiful and very Xmas’y! I hope you and your family have a great Xmas – Merry Christmas to all! xoxo

    xoxo Olivia | https://www.oliviaandbeauty.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 7:50 pm

      Awe thank you so much Olivia! I really appreciate it! I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas too!

      Reply
  18. Elle says

    December 23, 2020 at 4:37 pm

    You have impeccable taste in decor. This looks so dreamy and cozy.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      Awe thank you Elle. I really appreciate that. So glad you think so!

      Reply
  19. Claire Lomax says

    December 23, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    Your house is simply beautiful! Honestly I would move in right now!

    You have done such a good job of making it feel Christmasy but still really classic. I love it x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      Awe thank you Claire. I am so glad you think so! You are too sweet!

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  20. Sophie | Love and Literature says

    December 24, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    Absolutely stunning! I adore your style and homeware, and your pics are incredible! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      December 25, 2020 at 7:11 pm

      Awe thank you so much Sophie! I hope you do as well!

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POV: fall arrives and suddenly you want to replace POV: fall arrives and suddenly you want to replace every rug in your house with something darker and moodier 🍂🤎

Now that we’re officially in the cozy “-ber” months, it’s the perfect excuse to cozy up your home for fall—and a beautiful new area rug can completely transform a space!

@rugandhomeash has SUCH an incredible selection of rugs, and right now I’m especially drawn to all the deep, rich colors and beautiful patterns that are perfect for fall home decor. 😍🍁

Honestly, walking through their showroom makes me want to replace every rug in my house with something a little darker and moodier for autumn. 😂

If you’re near Asheville, NC, their showroom is definitely worth the drive! I’ve truly never seen such a huge collection of gorgeous rugs all in one place. The hardest part is narrowing it down and actually choosing one. 😉

Are you team light + neutral rugs year-round, or do you love the darker, moodier look for fall?! 🍂
One last look at my fall home decor before the Chr One last look at my fall home decor before the Christmas chaos begins! 🍂🎄🤣

Sharing some Sunday stills of all my cozy fall decor because it’s officially time to start transitioning our home from fall to Christmas! And while I’m SO excited to start decorating for my favorite holiday, I’m also a little sad to say goodbye to all the beautiful autumn colors! 🥹

There’s just something about those rich, warm fall tones, cozy textures, and pumpkins everywhere that makes a home feel extra inviting! 🍁🤎

But if you know me, you know Christmas decorating is basically my Super Bowl. 🤣 And since I insist on having a Christmas tree in practically every room of our house, I have to start early!

So here’s to dragging out approximately 500 Christmas storage bins, completely destroying my house for the next week, and questioning all my life choices until everything is finally decorated! 😂🎄

Tell me, are you still enjoying your fall decorations or have you already started decorating for Christmas?! 👇🏻

Save this post for some cozy fall home decor inspiration for next year! 🤎
If you’re looking for an easy Christmas cookie rec If you’re looking for an easy Christmas cookie recipe that looks fancy but takes hardly any effort to decorate, you NEED to try these! 😍

These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are dipped in melted chocolate and chopped pecans for the perfect sweet and crunchy combination! And the best part?! You don’t need any fancy decorating skills, royal icing, or piping bags to make them look beautiful! 🙌🏻

Plus, I made these cookies gluten free, but you can easily use regular flour too! They’re perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday parties, homemade gifts, or just enjoying with a cozy cup of coffee! ☕️

Trust me, these easy chocolate dipped shortbread cookies are going to become a new holiday baking tradition! And everyone will think you spent HOURS making them! 🤣

🎄 COMMENT “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you my easy shortbread cookie recipe so you can make them this Christmas too!

And be sure to SAVE this recipe for your Christmas baking list and SHARE it with someone who loves holiday cookies! ❤️

#ChristmasCookies #ShortbreadCookies #ChristmasBaking #GlutenFreeCookies #HolidayBaking
#AD POV: You found the cutest Halloween cups, so o #AD POV: You found the cutest Halloween cups, so obviously you had to make a spooky Halloween mocktail to go with them! 🍹👻

Y’all, how adorable are these Halloween printed cups from @tossware?! As soon as I saw them, I knew they were practically begging for a fun and festive Halloween drink! And this easy Halloween mocktail recipe is SO simple to make with just a few ingredients!

It’s the perfect non-alcoholic Halloween party drink for spooky season, whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, having a scary movie night, or just want something festive to sip on!

Here’s how to make my easy Halloween mocktail:

🍇 3 oz grape juice
🍊 1 oz orange juice
🥤 Sprite to top it off
🍋‍🟩 A squeeze of fresh lime juice
🧊 Ice
✨ Sanding sugar for the rim
🍊 Fresh orange and lime slices for garnish

Start by rubbing an orange slice around the rim of your cup, then dip it into sanding sugar for that extra festive touch! Add ice, grape juice, orange juice, and a squeeze of lime. Top with Sprite, give it a gentle stir, and finish with a cute orange and lime garnish!

And just like that, you’ve got the cutest spooky Halloween mocktail that’s almost too pretty to drink! 😍

Plus, these Halloween Tossware cups make serving drinks at a party so much easier while still looking adorable! They’re such a fun addition to your Halloween entertaining essentials!

👻 SAVE this easy Halloween mocktail recipe for your next spooky celebration!

🎃 And tell me below: Are you hosting a Halloween party this year or just enjoying all the spooky festivities at home?!

Be sure to check out my Stories today for a direct link to these adorable Halloween Tossware cups! 🧡
Well, guess who caused a little neighborhood excit Well, guess who caused a little neighborhood excitement this morning and had to call 911?! 🙋🏻‍♀️😅

It all started when our carbon monoxide detector kept going off. Naturally, I tried replacing the battery first, but that didn’t help. 🙃

So there I was, frantically trying to get ahold of my husband, who OF COURSE was in a meeting and couldn’t answer, while simultaneously trying to round up all three cats and get everyone outside. 😹

And what does any responsible 33-year-old adult woman do in a situation like this?! CALL HER MOM. 🤣

Literally called my mom to ask if I should call 911 because apparently I still need adult supervision when it comes to adulting. 😂

Well, the fire department showed up, checked everything out, and THANKFULLY there was no carbon monoxide leak! 🙌🏻

Turns out our carbon monoxide alarm was just old and needed replacing. It was over five years old! 🙃

So now I feel a little ridiculous for causing such a commotion, but better safe than sorry, right?!

AND in my defense, our gas fireplace hasn’t been working, and my husband was messing with it last night. So naturally, my mind went straight to a possible gas leak. 😬

Thankfully, everyone is safe, the cats are probably traumatized from their unexpected evacuation, and I’ve officially had enough excitement for one morning. 🤣

So here’s your friendly reminder to check your carbon monoxide detectors, replace them according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, and NEVER ignore an alarm! 🚨

And if you’re one of my neighbors, sorry about all the fire trucks and sirens this morning. Just your local neighborhood drama queen keeping things interesting! 😜

Please tell me I’m not the only grown adult who still calls their mom when something goes wrong?! 🤣👇

Also, shoutout to the fire department for being so nice and telling me I did the right thing by calling. That made me feel slightly less ridiculous at least 😜
🚨 THE BIGGEST MINKY COUTURE BLANKET SALE OF THE YE 🚨 THE BIGGEST MINKY COUTURE BLANKET SALE OF THE YEAR IS HERE!! 🚨
And trust me, you do NOT want to miss this one! 😍

Today only, you can score 60% OFF Minky Couture blankets PLUS FREE SHIPPING on orders of $100 or more! 🎉

If you’ve never experienced a Minky Couture blanket before, you’re seriously missing out! These are hands down some of the softest, coziest luxury blankets EVER. And don’t just take my word for it… my three cats are officially Minky obsessed! 😹🐾 There’s nothing Toby, Riley, and Charlie love more than curling up for a cozy cat nap on one!

And with Christmas right around the corner, these blankets make the PERFECT Christmas gifts! 🎄🎁 Whether you’re shopping for your mom, best friend, husband, or just treating yourself (because you deserve it 😉), you really can’t go wrong with a Minky!

But here’s the catch… this HUGE Minky Couture sale only happens ONCE A YEAR! So if you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to stock up on cozy blankets or get a head start on Christmas shopping, THIS IS IT!

✨ 60% OFF blankets
✨ FREE shipping on orders $100+
✨ Once-a-year savings!

Comment “shop” below and I’ll send you the link! 👇🏻 Are you shopping for Christmas gifts or treating yourself?! Because I’m definitely team BOTH! 🤣

Save this post and send it to your blanket-obsessed bestie so they don’t miss out! 🛍️
POV: You’re craving cheesy, delicious chicken ench POV: You’re craving cheesy, delicious chicken enchiladas but have ZERO desire to go grocery shopping. 🤣🌮

If you’re looking for easy, high-protein dinner ideas that don’t require spending hours meal planning or wandering around the grocery store, you NEED to try @hungryroot! 🙌🏻

I made these high-protein green chile chicken enchiladas and y’all, they were SO good! 😍 Cheesy, flavorful, fresh, and seriously so easy to make!

The best part?! Hungryroot delivered all the fresh ingredients straight to my door, along with simple, step-by-step instructions. No complicated recipes, no last-minute grocery runs, and no stressing over what to make for dinner! 👏🏻

And with the busy holiday season right around the corner, I’m all about finding ways to make life a little easier! Between Christmas decorating, shopping, baking, and everything else on my to-do list, the LAST thing I want to worry about is what we’re having for dinner. 🤣🎄

✨ Want to try Hungryroot for yourself?Use my code CHARITY40 to get 40% off your first box!

Tell me below: Are you team meal planning or team figuring out dinner at the very last minute?! Because I’m definitely guilty of the latter! 🤣

#hungryrootpartner
Apparently being a homebody is a personality trait Apparently being a homebody is a personality trait now… and I’m fully embracing it. 😂

Sorry, but staying home with my cats, reading a good book, and being cozy sounds WAY better than having plans. 📚🐈

Don’t get me wrong, you might catch me out and about every once in a while… but just know I’ll need approximately 2–3 business days at home afterward to recover from all that socializing. 🤣

At this point, my ideal weekend is canceled plans, comfy clothes, a good book, and my cats nearby. Homebody life just suits me. 👏🏻

Please tell me I’m not alone! Where are all my fellow introverts, homebodies, book lovers, and cat moms?! 👇🏻

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/6o9N9

#introvertlife #introverting #homebody #homebodylife #catmom
Too early to start Christmas crafting?! I think no Too early to start Christmas crafting?! I think not! 😜🎄

I had some extra oyster shells left over from our beach trip this summer, so instead of letting them sit around, I turned them into these DIY oyster shell Christmas ornaments! You may remember I turned some of the shells into cute little ghosts for Halloween too 👻 But now we’re officially moving on to Christmas crafts!

And I am obsessed with how these turned out! All I needed was some spray paint, pretty wrapping paper, Mod Podge, twine, and hot glue to transform ordinary oyster shells into high-end looking coastal Christmas ornaments.

Not only are these such a pretty addition to your Christmas tree, but they’re also a sweet vacation keepsake! Every year when you pull them out, you’ll have a little reminder of that summer beach trip. 🥹

I always decorate my Christmas tree with gold, so these are going to fit in perfectly with my Christmas decor this year! 🎄

Save this easy DIY Christmas ornament idea for your holiday crafting list!

Would you turn your vacation seashells into Christmas ornaments too?! 🦪

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/6n6d0

#diychristmas #diyornaments #christmasdiy #coastalchristmas #shells
We had the BEST time this weekend at the Carolina We had the BEST time this weekend at the Carolina Charm event at @therevelry_clt benefiting the Isabella Santos Foundation! 💕

From the beautiful venue to the amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere, everything about this night was incredible! And getting to meet @relationshep and @salleycarson from Bravo’s Southern Charm was just the cherry on top! 🍒

Y’all already know how obsessed I am with Charleston and Southern Charm, so this event was basically MADE for me! 🤣 Plus, any excuse to get all dressed up, feel fancy, and enjoy a night out for a great cause? Count me in! 🥂

And the best part was knowing that all the fun was supporting the @isftorch and its mission to help children battling rare pediatric cancers. 💛

At this point, I’ve pretty much met the entire Southern Charm cast except Austen and Madison! So if y’all are reading this, I guess you’re next on my list! 🤣👏🏻

Now I need to know… are you a Southern Charm fan too?! And if so, who’s your favorite cast member?! 👀

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/6qajE
Things we’re ghosting this season: waiting until N Things we’re ghosting this season: waiting until November 1st to decorate for Christmas. 🤣

Sorry, but some of us have approximately 57 Christmas trees to put up, and that kind of commitment takes TIME. 😜🎄

And if you think I’m waiting until Halloween is over to start decorating for Christmas, you’ve got another thing coming. 🤣 I may or may not already have a few trees up around the house. 🤫

Listen, I love spooky season just as much as the next person, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with having pumpkins AND Christmas trees out at the same time. It’s called balance, okay?! 👻🎄

So consider waiting until November to decorate for Christmas officially GHOSTED. ✌🏻

Now tell me, are you team Christmas decorating in October or team wait until after Thanksgiving?! 👀
Bless my poor husband’s heart because when he marr Bless my poor husband’s heart because when he married me, I don’t think he realized he was signing up for a lifetime of Christmas decorating chaos! 😂

But when you’re a Christmas-obsessed wife who believes EVERY single room in the house deserves its own Christmas tree, you have to start decorating early, right?! 🎅🏻

I mean, putting up multiple Christmas trees, hanging garland, and transforming our entire home into a cozy Christmas wonderland takes TIME! So obviously, October is a perfectly reasonable time to start decorating for Christmas. At least that’s what I keep telling him! 😜

Thankfully, after 10 years of marriage, he knows the drill and just goes along with all my crazy Christmas decorating ideas. He’s a keeper for sure! ❤️

Now PLEASE tell me I’m not the only one who starts decorating for Christmas in October?! 🎄🤣 And how many Christmas trees do you put up in your house?! 

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#ad 🎃🐈‍⬛ Don’t throw away that empty cat litter ju #ad 🎃🐈‍⬛ Don’t throw away that empty cat litter jug… turn it into a Halloween boo basket for your cats instead! I’m partnering with @catspride today to put an empty Cat’s Pride litter jug to good use with the cutest little upcycling project. Since the jug was already the perfect Frankenstein green, I knew exactly what I wanted to make! 💚 After cleaning the empty jug thoroughly, we cut off the top to create a basket shape. Then I used my Cricut to add a Frankenstein face before filling it with some of Riley and Toby’s favorite cat treats and Halloween toys. And judging by Toby’s reaction to that catnip owl, I’d say this DIY cat boo basket was a success. 😹 And before the jug was transformed, Cat’s Pride made litter box duty a whole lot easier. I love the odor control and easy scooping, and Riley and Toby are always VERY interested when a fresh box of litter appears. 😂 So consider this your sign to save your next empty litter jug and get creative with it! And when it’s time to stock up on fresh litter, check out Cat’s Pride for your own feline crew. 🐾 Would you make a Halloween boo basket for your cats?! 🎃👇🏻
If you’re wondering what to do with all that lefto If you’re wondering what to do with all that leftover Halloween candy, these Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies are the answer! They combine two of my favorite things: candy AND cookies! So you really can’t go wrong. 🤣

Just chop up your favorite leftover chocolate candy bars, mix them into the cookie dough, and you’ve got the ultimate easy post-Halloween treat! Plus, every cookie is a little different depending on what candy you throw in. 🙌🏻

This is such a fun way to use up leftover Halloween candy instead of letting it sit around for the next six months. 😂

Want my Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies recipe? Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send it your way! 🍪
POV: You finally decide it’s time to tell your ado POV: You finally decide it’s time to tell your adopted daughter the truth about her biological mother… and she is NOT taking the news well. 😭🤣😹

Poor Riley! The look of absolute SHOCK on her face when she hears about her past! 🤣 I swear, the dramatic reactions of cats are just too funny sometimes!

But here’s a fun fact about our little rescue kitty! 🐈‍⬛ When we adopted Riley, my mom actually adopted her biological mama, Smoke! So technically, Riley’s mom lives with her grandma now. 🤣 Which means we can visit her anytime we want!

So don’t worry, Riley! We know exactly where you came from, and your mama is living her best life too! 😹❤️

Please tell me I’m not the only crazy cat mom who makes up dramatic storylines about her cats?! 🤣
🏈 SAVE THIS EASY GAME DAY APPETIZER! 🧀 Football s 🏈 SAVE THIS EASY GAME DAY APPETIZER! 🧀 
Football season is officially here, which means I’m all about the game day snacks! 🙌🏻 
And this easy Football Cheese Ball might just be the cutest addition to your next football party or tailgate! I’m partnering with @foodlion to create this simple, delicious football-shaped cheese ball using ingredients you can easily grab during your next grocery run. 
It’s creamy, cheesy, loaded with ranch and bacon, and perfect for serving with crackers and pretzels. 😍 Here’s what you’ll need: 
🏈 FOOTBALL CHEESE BALL: 
• 16 oz cream cheese (2 8-oz blocks), softened 
• 2 tbsp sour cream 
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 
• 1 oz ranch seasoning (1 packet) 
• ¼ cup chopped green onions 
• ½ cup chopped bacon or bacon bits 
• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional) 
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 
🏈 FOR THE COATING: 
• ⅓ cup chopped pecans 
• ½ cup chopped bacon 
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions 
• 2 slices white cheese for the football laces 
Mix all of the cheese ball ingredients together in the bowl of a stand mixer until combined. Spray a little cooking oil on your hands and shape the mixture into a football. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. I made mine the night before so it was ready to go on game day! When you’re ready to serve, combine the pecans, bacon, and green onions in a shallow dish and roll the cheese ball in the mixture until completely coated. Cut thin strips from the white cheese to create the football laces, arrange everything on a serving tray with your favorite crackers and pretzels, and you have the CUTEST football party appetizer! 🏈🧀 
Food Lion makes it so easy and convenient to grab everything you need for a delicious game day spread without spending a fortune. #FoodLionPartner SAVE this football cheese ball recipe for your next tailgate or football watch party! 🏈 
And tell me below, are you making this for your next game day?! 👇🏻 #FallingforFoodLion #sponsored
If you love pecan pie, just WAIT until you try the If you love pecan pie, just WAIT until you try these easy homemade pecan pie bars! 🤤🥧🍁

I’m telling y’all, these might just be BETTER than traditional pecan pie! And that’s saying a lot because I absolutely love a good slice of pecan pie, especially during the holiday season! 🤣

These delicious pecan pie bars have a buttery shortbread crust topped with a rich, gooey, sweet pecan filling. Basically, all the flavors of a classic Southern pecan pie, but in an easy-to-make dessert bar! And trust me, once you try one, it’s hard to stop at just one! 😜

I’ve been making this recipe for years now, and it’s always one of my favorite Thanksgiving desserts to bring to the table! Plus, they’re perfect for Christmas parties, holiday gatherings, or anytime you’re craving a little sweet treat!

And the best part?! You can make these pecan pie bars ahead of time and even freeze them for later! Which is a lifesaver during the busy holiday baking season! 🙌🏻

So if you’re looking for an easy Thanksgiving dessert recipe that everyone will love, you NEED to add these to your holiday baking list this year!

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you my easy pecan pie bars recipe! 🥧

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