It’s officially been ONE FULL YEAR since my health It’s officially been ONE FULL YEAR since my health started spiraling. 💔

A year ago today, I was at work when my heart rate suddenly spiked so high that I became extremely dizzy and shaky and genuinely thought I was going to pass out. I went to the ER afterward just to be safe, and of course… everything looked “normal.” My EKG was normal. They could see that my heart rate had spiked, but they couldn’t tell me why.

Little did I know that one scary episode would turn into a daily battle with unexplained symptoms. Fast forward one year and I’m dealing with even worse symptoms, including frequent heart rate spikes, dizziness, shakiness/tremors, fatigue, and so much more. And the hardest part? I STILL DON’T HAVE ANSWERS.

I can’t even work anymore. I’ve spent months waiting for appointments, getting test after test, waiting for results, and hoping that this will finally be the thing that explains what’s happening… only to end up with more questions.

And honestly? I feel crazy sometimes. Not because I think this is all in my head, but because it’s incredibly hard to keep telling people how badly you feel when test after test doesn’t give you an answer. 😭

It’s been a really rough week emotionally, and I’m having a hard time dealing with all of this. I feel like I’m constantly taking one step forward and two steps back. How long am I going to have to wait before I finally have answers? How much longer until I can start feeling like myself and actually live my life again?

I’m so tired of waiting. I’m tired of being passed from appointment to appointment. I’m tired of having no real help in the meantime. And I’m tired of feeling like I have to fight so hard just to be heard. 💔 I’m trying so hard to let go, trust God, and believe that there’s a reason for all of this… but y’all, IS IT HARD. 😢

I’m praying that after this past year, I’m finally getting closer to some answers. Until then, I’m just taking it one day at a time. If you’re also living with unexplained symptoms, chronic illness, POTS symptoms, tremors, dizziness, heart rate spikes, or a long diagnostic journey, please know you’re not alone. ❤️Here’s to hoping year two looks very different from year one!
Don’t let those vacation seashells sit in a drawer Don’t let those vacation seashells sit in a drawer collecting dust! 🐚🤍 TURN THEM INTO WALL ART INSTEAD!

If you’re anything like me, you come home from every beach trip with a pocketful of seashells and absolutely no idea what to do with them. 😂 So I turned mine into this easy DIY seashell wall decor and I’m OBSESSED with how it turned out!

All you need is:
🐚 Seashells
🤍 A small canvas
🔥 Hot glue
🎨 White spray paint
🪵 Optional wood trim for a frame

I love that you can customize this with shells from your favorite beach trip, making it such a sweet way to preserve those vacation memories. And the neutral white + wood combination makes it work with almost any home decor style!

You could even make a whole gallery wall with shells from different beaches you’ve visited! 🥹🌊

Save this DIY for your next beach vacation! And if you have a stash of seashells at home, this is your sign to finally DO something with them. 😂🐚

I have the full step-by-step tutorial on the blog! Comment “SHELLS” and I’ll send you the link! 🤍

#seashell #seashelldecor #coastaldecor #seashellart #coastaldecorating
Apparently, this little Christmas decoration has b Apparently, this little Christmas decoration has been hanging out in here ALL YEAR and I just never noticed it. 🤣

Tell me I’m not the only one who does this?! I swear every time I switch out my seasonal home decor, I find at least ONE random piece from months ago that somehow survived the decor rotation. 😂

Fall decorating is officially underway over here, but apparently Christmas wanted one last cameo. 🎄😂

Please tell me I’m not alone! 👇🏼

#failvideos #failvideo #falldecorating #falldecor #relatablecontent
🍂🎃 If you love pumpkin desserts, you NEED to try t 🍂🎃 If you love pumpkin desserts, you NEED to try this pumpkin pecan bread! 🎃🍂

There’s nothing I love more than a cozy pumpkin dessert recipe in the fall, and this pumpkin pecan bread is seriously heavenly! 🤤🍁

It’s soft, moist, full of warm pumpkin spice flavor, and packed with crunchy pecans. Plus, it’s SO easy to make and pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee. ☕️🎃

And honestly… it can totally double as breakfast OR dessert, so you really can’t go wrong! 🤣

Save this one for your next fall baking day! 🍂 And if you want the recipe, comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send it your way! 👇🏻
#pumpkinbread #pumpkinbreadrecipe #fallbaking #pumpkinrecipes #pumpkinrecipe
Y’all KNOW I absolutely love me some Antique Candl Y’all KNOW I absolutely love me some Antique Candle Co., and when I saw they brought back their viral glass pumpkin jar candle this year—but in the prettiest amber glass jar—I was SOLD. 😍🍂

It’s basically the perfect fall candle + cozy home decor all in one! And the best part? Once you finish the candle, you can reuse the amber pumpkin jar for candy, flowers, decor, or whatever your heart desires. 🙌🏻

And if you need this amber glass pumpkin candle in your life too, you can use my code MACEDONIA20 for 20% OFF! 🎃🤎

Comment “CANDLE” below and I’ll send you the link! 👇🏻

#pumpkincandle #amberglass #amberglow #soycandles #soycandlesforsale
🍎 Got apples that need to be used up? MAKE THIS. 👀 🍎 Got apples that need to be used up? MAKE THIS. 👀☕️

I had a few apples sitting around that needed to be used, so I whipped up this easy apple cinnamon coffee cake and y’all… it did NOT disappoint! 😋🍎

It’s soft, moist, loaded with cozy cinnamon and apple flavor, and SO easy to make. And honestly, I’ll never say no to a good sheet cake recipe because the easier the better! 🙌🏻

I also made it in my @caraway_home baking pan, which I swear by because nothing sticks and cleanup is always a breeze! 🤌🏻 You can use my code MORNINGS ONMACEDONIA for 10% off if you want to try their bakeware too!

If you’re looking for an easy apple dessert, apple cinnamon cake, fall baking recipe, or simple coffee cake recipe, you NEED to try this one. 🍂🍎

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you the full recipe! 👇🏻

#applecake #coffeecake #appledessert #falldesserts #applerecipes
Y’all, I’m asking for some extra prayers today. ❤️ Y’all, I’m asking for some extra prayers today. ❤️ Today is finally MRI day. They’re checking my brain and my cervical and lumbar spine, and I’m praying this is one step closer to finally getting some answers about what’s been going on with me.

At this point, they’re looking into possibilities like Chiari malformation, MS, or something else entirely. And honestly… I have no idea what these MRIs are going to show.

I think one of the scariest parts is the possibility that they could come back “normal” and I’ll STILL have no answers. Because when you’ve been dealing with symptoms for so long, you almost start questioning yourself and wondering, “Am I actually crazy?” 😜

I obviously don’t want them to find anything serious, but at the same time, I NEED them to find something that can explain why I’ve been feeling the way I have. If you’ve ever been stuck in that horrible limbo of “I know something is wrong, but I don’t know what”, you know exactly what I mean.

So today I’m praying for clear answers, good news, and hopefully a diagnosis and treatment plan that can finally help me move forward. 🙏🏼 And I’m REALLY hoping I don’t have to wait forever for those MRI results either because the waiting is absolutely brutal.

It’s been such a stressful and exhausting journey, and I’m just ready to get this part OVER WITH. 😭

If you’re the praying kind, I’d appreciate one today. ❤️ And if you’ve been following along through all of this, thank you for being here. It means more than you know.

Now excuse me while I romanticize my fall coffee station and pretend everything is fine. 😂☕️🍁

#fallcoffee #chiarimalformation #multiplesclerosis #chiari #mri
🍎 If “tastes like fall” were a cookie, it would be 🍎 If “tastes like fall” were a cookie, it would be THESE. 🍪🍂

I’m officially in my fall baking era, so prepare yourselves because I have a lot of cozy, delicious fall desserts coming your way! 😂🤎

I made these easy apple cider cookies last year and they were SUCH a hit. They’re soft, delicious, packed with cozy apple cider flavor, and honestly taste like fall in every bite. 🍎🍂 Plus, they’re super simple to make—which is exactly what I want in a fall dessert!

And if you know me, you know apple desserts are my weakness, so please excuse me while I spend the entire season making every apple recipe I can possibly think of. 😂

If you’re looking for an easy fall cookie recipe, apple cider dessert, or cozy baking recipe, you NEED to try these!

🍎 Want the recipe? Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send it your way! 👇

#applecider #applecookies #falldesserts #appleseason #appledessert
There’s NOTHING I love more than pulling out my co There’s NOTHING I love more than pulling out my cozy fall bedding every season! 🍂🤎 I swear I sleep better when my bedroom is decorated for fall. 😂 There’s just something about the warm colors, cozy blankets, soft textures, and all the fall bedroom decor that makes bedtime feel extra special. 🥹🍁

If you love cozy home decor, fall decorating, and creating a warm and inviting bedroom, this is your sign to switch out that bedding! 🛏️✨

Do you change your bedding and bedroom decor for the seasons too?! 🍂👇

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

#fallbedroom #cozyfall #fallbedding #cozybedroom #fallhomedecor
🚨 DRESS SALE ALERT 🚨 One of my favorite Pink Lily 🚨 DRESS SALE ALERT 🚨 One of my favorite Pink Lily dresses is on MAJOR SALE TODAY ONLY! 😍👗

Use code “DRESS35” to get 35% OFF ALL DRESSES at Pink Lily! 🙌🏼

If you’ve been looking for cute dresses, affordable dresses, summer dresses, or new fall transition pieces, this is your sign to stock up! 😉 This dress is seriously SO cute, and there are tons of other adorable styles on their site too!

🛍️ 35% OFF ALL DRESSES
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Don’t wait on this one because the sale won’t last! 💕 Which dress would you grab?!

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/6kZh5

#pinklily #pinklilystyle #pinklilyboutique #dresssale #summerdresses
This is your sign to make a savory s’mores board b This is your sign to make a savory s’mores board before summer officially ends! 🧀🔥 And yes, you can get everything you need through @hungryroot!

I grabbed everything for this easy summer appetizer board with my latest Hungryroot order, and it turned out SO good! It was the perfect easy dinner idea for a summer night, especially when you want something fun, low-effort, and packed with flavor.

One of my favorite things about Hungryroot is how much easier they make mealtime. When I don’t have the time or energy to cook an elaborate dinner, I can still put together something delicious without all the planning, grocery shopping, and prep. 🙌

And because I know I’m not the only one who needs easy, low-energy meal ideas, I even created a Low Energy, High Flavor Cookbook with Hungryroot featuring some of my favorite simple recipes! 🥰

Want the savory s’mores board recipe + my Low Energy, High Flavor Cookbook?
👇🏻 Comment HUNGRYROOT and I’ll send everything your way!

PLUS, you can use code CHARITY40 for 40% off your first Hungryroot box + a FREE gift! 🎁

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

#smores #savorysmores #hungryroot #hungryrootrecipes #smoresrecipe
Hey @mutualofomaha I genuinely want to know how yo Hey @mutualofomaha I genuinely want to know how you think I can safely work as a dental hygienist with extremely noticeable hand tremors and shaking happening all the time.

How can my short-term disability claim be denied while saying I’m still capable of doing a job that requires me to use extremely sharp dental instruments underneath people’s gums every single day?

If I were your dental hygienist, would you feel comfortable trusting me to clean YOUR teeth while my hands are shaking like this? Because I don’t.

I’m not trying to get out of working. I’m trying to protect my patients and myself while I figure out what is happening to my body.

I’ve spent over 10 years working as a dental hygienist, and right now I physically struggle to hold my instruments and perform my job safely because of these tremors. I still don’t have answers or a diagnosis, and I’ve been waiting weeks for a brain MRI to hopefully help determine what’s going on.

But in the meantime, I’m expected to just go to work and continue using sharp instruments in people’s mouths like nothing is wrong?

This is so incredibly frustrating. I want to work. I WANT to be able to work. But I also want to be able to do my job safely and responsibly.

This is what happens when the healthcare system and disability insurance system fail people who are genuinely struggling to work.

If you’ve ever dealt with a denied short-term disability claim, disability insurance, chronic illness, unexplained symptoms, tremors, or being told you’re “fine” when you know something is wrong, I’d love to hear your experience. ❤️

#disabilityinsurance #dentalhygienist #tremors #disabilityclaim #mutualofomaha
POV: Your cat gets 14 hours of sleep a day but YOU POV: Your cat gets 14 hours of sleep a day but YOU’RE the one who’s exhausted. 😹😂

I just wish I could sleep as peacefully as Toby does for ONE night. Must be nice to have a life where your only responsibilities are deciding when it’s time for your next nap or when you’d like a little snack. 😴🐾

What a life that must be… I’m sure it’s absolutely EXHAUSTING. 🤣

And naturally, he has to get his beauty rest after stepping directly on my face at 3 AM to wake me up. Because apparently my sleep schedule is interfering with his. 😂

Cat life really is something else. 😹🐈‍⬛

#catlife #catmomproblems #funnycatvideos #funnycatvideo #catsofgram
PSA: If you want the best faux fall mums, don’t wa PSA: If you want the best faux fall mums, don’t wait… they sell out every single year! 🍂

I know it feels a little early to be thinking about fall decor, but trust me on this one! These realistic faux mums are one of my favorite outdoor fall decorating finds, and they always disappear fast.

Last year I finally swapped my real mums for faux mums, and I haven’t looked back! 🤎 I could never figure out how to keep real mums alive. Too much water? Not enough? Either way, mine never seemed to last more than a few weeks. 😅

Now I can decorate my front porch for fall with beautiful artificial mums that look incredibly real, save money in the long run, and I get to reuse them every single autumn. It’s honestly one of the best fall decor investments I’ve made!

So tell me… 🍁 Are you Team Real Mums or Team Faux Mums? I’d love to know which you prefer (and if you’ve actually mastered keeping real mums alive, please share your secrets! 😂)

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

#fauxflowers #fallporch #fallflowers #mums #falldecor
I’m convinced homemade coffee just hits different I’m convinced homemade coffee just hits different ☕️🍎✨

I LOVE making my favorite Starbucks drinks at home because it saves money, is super easy to make, AND tastes just as delicious! 🙌🏼 This homemade Starbucks Apple Oatmilk Macchiato tastes just like the original and is the perfect cozy fall coffee recipe. 🍂🍏☕️

If you’re a Starbucks lover who loves an easy copycat recipe, you NEED to try this one! 😍

Do you make your own coffee drinks at home?! 👇🏼 If you want the recipe, comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send it your way! 💌
#starbuckscopycat #starbuckscopycatrecipe #macchiato #copycatrecipe #starbucksaddict
🎃 THE CHEAP DIY FALL DECOR HACK YOU NEED TO TRY! 🍂 🎃 THE CHEAP DIY FALL DECOR HACK YOU NEED TO TRY! 🍂

I’ve been seeing these viral amber glass pumpkin jars EVERYWHERE, and instead of spending a ton on them, I decided to make my own budget-friendly DIY version! 🙌🏻

I found these super cute amber pumpkin jars and added battery-operated tea lights inside, and y’all, I’m OBSESSED with the cozy glow! 🧡 They’re the perfect easy fall decor idea for adding that warm, moody amber glow to your home.

And honestly, I think I like this DIY version even better because the jars are still totally functional! If I decide to switch things up later, I can use them for Halloween candy, small treats, or other fall decorations. 🎃🍬

I’m convinced amber glass + fall decor = the coziest combination ever. 🍂🤎 There’s just something about that warm amber color that makes everything feel extra cozy!

Also, the cute dish towel in the background is from @loomloom.co and you can use my code “morningsonmacedonia15” to get 15% off anything! 😉

Would you try this easy DIY fall decor idea?! 👇🏻

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

#pumpkincandle #pumpkincandles #diyfalldecor #diypumpkins #diyhalloween
I just made the cutest DIY Halloween sign with my I just made the cutest DIY Halloween sign with my @glowforge machine, and I honestly couldn’t wait any longer to start making spooky season crafts. This little spooky cute Halloween decor piece is so simple to make and would look adorable on a shelf, entry table, tiered tray, or anywhere around your home.

I’m definitely more of a cute Halloween decor girl than a scary Halloween decor girl. Give me ghosts, pumpkins, bats, and all the cozy fall vibes over haunted houses and jump scares any day! 🧡

So tell me… are you team spooky cute or team scary Halloween decor? 👇🏻 

#summerween #augtober #diyhalloween #spookycute #diyhalloweendecorations
Why do husbands suddenly develop selective vision Why do husbands suddenly develop selective vision when they get married?! 😂

Anyone else’s hubby like this?! Because explain to me how this man can spot a golf ball from 100+ yards away… but somehow can’t find the ketchup when it’s literally RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIS FACE in the fridge. 🤣

Apparently, he has 4K vision for golf and absolutely ZERO vision for anything I ask him to find. 😂

I guess when it comes to golf, he really knows how to lock in… but when it comes to finding something in the refrigerator? Suddenly he’s legally blind. 💀

Husband humor + marriage humor is truly unmatched. 😂 Tell me I’m not the only one married to a man with selective blindness! 👀

#husbandhumor #golfhumor #husbandwifejokes #husbandwifecomedy #golfing
POV: You’re overwhelmed, so naturally you decide t POV: You’re overwhelmed, so naturally you decide to bake something completely from scratch… because adding more work to your plate seems like a GREAT idea. 🤣🍰

I like to tell myself that baking is therapeutic for me, and sometimes it really is! But other times, I’m already in the middle of 17 things and somehow decide that this is the perfect moment to make a homemade dessert from scratch. 😂

Like… am I stress baking or just creating additional stress for myself?! 😜

But honestly, I really do love baking. There’s just something about measuring ingredients, mixing everything together, and ending up with something delicious that makes all the chaos feel worth it. 🤎

Please tell me I’m not the only one who uses baking as therapy and then immediately regrets how much work I just created for myself. 😂👇

#stressbaking #bakingtherapy #homebaking  #bakingfromscratch #falldesserts
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Everyday Decor · June 17, 2023

Farmhouse Coffee Bar Ideas Through The Seasons

If you’ve been around here long enough, then you know how I love my coffee bar area. And I love to style it for every season and holiday. So I thought it would be fun to share all my Farmhouse Coffee Bar Ideas Through The Seasons today. 

That way you can always come back to this post for each holiday to get a little inspiration on how to style your own coffee bar too. This is a great way to add in some seasonal decor to your home without going overboard. And who doesn’t love a cute space dedicated to all the coffee essentials you need to enjoy a perfect cup of coffee!

Coffee lovers, this post is for you! I hope you enjoy how I style my own coffee station and I hope it gives you some ideas and inspiration as well. Now, grab you a cup of coffee and enjoy all these home coffee bar ideas!

Vintage Patriotic Coffee Bar

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Coffee Bar Necessities 

Before I go through and show you examples of how to style your coffee bar for every season, let’s get into the coffee necessities you need in order to create your own bar.

And even if you don’t have a dedicated space to create a coffee bar like I do, you could always just use part of your kitchen counter too. You don’t have to create a huge coffee bar space. Just do what works for you! There are plenty of ways to create a coffee station!

When we built our new home, I knew I wanted a coffee bar so we specifically set aside some room for it in our dining room space. Our dining room and kitchen is all open and connected so it flows together nicely and fills the void perfectly!

It’s a great addition to the space and it’s something I use and enjoy every single day! And the best way to show you all my farmhouse coffee bar ideas for each and every season!

Winter Coffee Bar

Coffee Bar Cabinet 

To create mine, I used a coffee bar cabinet as the base. This cabinet has a beautiful farmhouse feel to it and has glass doors so you can see inside.

This ultimately makes for the perfect piece because I can store things inside of it, but also display them and make them pretty. I typically keep all my extra Rae Dunn pottery pieces here.

If you wanted to hide something inside, you could easily do so by adding some wicker baskets instead. That way, it still looks pretty, but you can store whatever you need to inside without showing it. And it has plenty of storage space inside which is always a plus!

On top of the cabinet is where I place the coffee maker. I have a classic Keurig machine and I just added a Nespresso machine last year to it as well. I also keep my coffee canister on top of the cabinet too. This is a perfect place to store my coffee pods as well. You could also store coffee beans or coffee grounds inside a canister too.

Tiered Tray

Does it come as any surprise to anyone that I have a tiered tray on my coffee bar too?! I always talk about tiered trays, and how to style them, so of course I added one on the bar too. This is an easy way to display seasonal items, or store more coffee supplies on.

It can make for a beautiful focal point for your coffee bar as well. It’s also great to have if you have a small coffee station as well. A tiered tray doesn’t take up too much room and you can place it directly beside your coffee machine. If you’re looking for more DIY coffee bar ideas for small spaces, be sure to check out how I made our coffee bar back when we had our camper too!

Coffee Bar Sign

Mug Rack 

This simple idea I had for a mug rack came true thanks to my sweet hubby. I wanted an open shelf that had hooks on the bottom of it so I could display my coffee mugs and then also style the top of the shelf too.

But, I could never find one I liked in the store so my husband ended up taking matters into his own hands for this. We just got a simple floating shelf and then some eye hooks. Then, we measured out the shelf and figured out how far the hooks should be placed apart. 

I wanted a total of six hooks, that way I could easily display my mugs and have it look nice and even. And that was it! We also hung a big coffee sign on top of the mug rack as well. The final part to creating this DIY farmhouse coffee bar! And now check out my farmhouse coffee bar ideas for every season below!

Winter Coffee Bar

Let’s just go ahead and start at the very beginning of the year. This is usually what I do for the whole month of January. Right after all the Christmas decorations come down, it can be hard to style and decorate your home.

Winter Hot Cocoa Bar

I feel like my house always feels empty after all the decor comes down. So I love to leave in some winter greenery to give it a cozy feel still. I share more in detail on how to keep your home cozy after Christmas in another one of my blog posts, so be sure to check that out if you missed that in the past. 

Winter Tiered Tray

But between the greenery and hot cocoa theme, it works! It’s not too Christmasy, but it is perfect for winter. Just because Christmas is over, doesn’t mean you don’t want a great cup of joe to warm you up!

Valentine’s Day Coffee Bar

I always love adding in soft touches of pink, even in home decor. And Valentine’s Day gives me just the excuse to do that! Plus, I have themed Rae Dunn mugs for Valentine’s Day as well. 

Valentine's Day Coffee Bar

I place each Valentine’s Rae Dunn mug on the hook and alternate them to create a beautiful love themed display! Since each mug is double sided, I have two of each to showcase the saying plainly. 

Valentine's Day Coffee Bar Tiered Tray

Spring Coffee Bar

I like to keep the soft touches of pink going for my spring coffee bar as well. I just take down all the super lovey dovey Valentines and keep anything that is pink. I also add in more pastels and greenery to keep with the spring theme.

The Creative Farmhouse Sign on Coffee Bar
Here is another spring like option for a coffee bar without all the pastels!

​Easter Coffee Bar

​My Easter coffee bar is different than my spring coffee bar because I have more specifically themed coffee mugs for this holiday. And of course I add in lots of carrots, eggs, and bunny rabbits too!

Styling an Easter Coffee Bar

Summer Coffee Bar

For summer I usually split up my coffee bar decor into two different categories. I love to patriotic decor for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. So I love to display a lot of red, white and blue pieces here for that.

Vintage Patriotic Coffee Bar

But, after those holidays are over, I usually tend to stick with a lemon theme for the rest of the summer. I use anything bright yellow or anything that has lemons or lemonade on it. This is bright and cheery for the warm summer months!

Summer Coffee Bar

Fall Coffee Bar

After I put all the lemons away, out comes the pumpkins! I absolutely love fall, it’s right next to Christmas for me! Bring on all the pumpkin spice please! Pumpkin flavored coffee is one of my favorite things about the season!

Close Up of Fall Coffee Bar

And again, I have all the pumpkin themed Rae Dunn mugs for this occasion too. They make for one of the perfect pumpkin mug displays you could have!

Coffee Bar Fall Tiered Tray

Christmas Coffee Bar

Christmas is hands down my favorite holiday to decorate for. And of course I love to intermix Christmas decor with all my coffee bar essentials. I like to create more of a vintage or rustic coffee bar for Christmas.

Vintage Christmas Coffee Bar

​Using my vintage Santa mugs and antiques, I am able to create this rustic theme! I also kind of turn it into more of a hot cocoa bar to keep with the Christmas theme too. You could easily change out the coffee sign to some wood signs that are more on season too like I did here as well.

Close Up of Vintage Christmas Coffee Bar

Enjoy Your Farmhouse-Style Coffee Bar

Well, I think I gave you more than enough ideas to get started with your own home coffee station here. I hope you are able to create your own space and add your own personal touch to it as well. And I hope you enjoyed all these farmhouse coffee bar ideas. 

I absolutely love my morning coffee routine and enjoy looking at my coffee bar decor every season. If you’re a big coffee drinker too, then you definitely need to create your own coffee bar.

Whether it be a huge bar or a very small coffee bar, I am sure you will enjoy it either way! Creating a farmhouse style coffee bar has been one of my favorite things to date inside of our home. I definitely don’t regret it and look forward to switching it up every season. 

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Do you have a designated coffee area or bar in your home too? If so, I would love to hear how you decorate yours too! Let me know below!

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Comments

  1. Sam says

    June 20, 2023 at 7:06 am

    I love your coffee bar idea! My fave look is summer. It’s so cute how you style it for each season.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 23, 2023 at 12:57 pm

      Thank you my friend! I love switching it up every season for sure!

      Reply
  2. ER LeVar says

    June 21, 2023 at 1:16 pm

    What beautiful pictures! This is such a fun project, and definitely something I could use in my house.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 24, 2023 at 8:19 pm

      Thank you so much! I am so glad you think so as well!

      Reply
  3. Kristen Osborne says

    June 21, 2023 at 3:48 pm

    All of these styles are so cute. But, I absolutely love the lemon themed coffee bar. Such beautiful bright yellows with the accents of the black and white checkered pattern. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 24, 2023 at 8:19 pm

      Thank you! I love the lemon themed one too!

      Reply
  4. Lucy says

    June 21, 2023 at 7:16 pm

    I love how you have decorated your coffee bar for different occasions/seasons! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 24, 2023 at 8:20 pm

      Thank you! I always love to switch it up!

      Reply
  5. Charity Gentry says

    June 24, 2023 at 8:20 pm

    Thank you Beth! I will be sure to do that!

    Reply
  6. Kelly says

    June 25, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    This is such a good idea. I can’t have coffee but I’m into tea a lot and have loads of different ones and a few teapots too! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 25, 2023 at 3:47 pm

      Thank you! You could totally do a tea bar instead of a coffee bar too!

      Reply
  7. Winnie says

    June 25, 2023 at 8:06 pm

    I love your coffee bar and how you decorate it for every season and holiday! I would love to own a coffee bar one day when I am able to live on my own. 🙂 I love the rustic look of it as well, very cute.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 29, 2023 at 11:47 pm

      Thank you so much Winnie! I love having a coffee bar to decorate and style!

      Reply
  8. Catherine says

    June 26, 2023 at 3:38 pm

    Coffee bars are so much fun! I hope to have the room someday in my home to do one. The lemon themed coffee bar is my favorite. Thanks for sharing these beautiful ideas!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 29, 2023 at 11:53 pm

      Thank you so much! I love the lemon one too!

      Reply

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It’s officially been ONE FULL YEAR since my health It’s officially been ONE FULL YEAR since my health started spiraling. 💔

A year ago today, I was at work when my heart rate suddenly spiked so high that I became extremely dizzy and shaky and genuinely thought I was going to pass out. I went to the ER afterward just to be safe, and of course… everything looked “normal.” My EKG was normal. They could see that my heart rate had spiked, but they couldn’t tell me why.

Little did I know that one scary episode would turn into a daily battle with unexplained symptoms. Fast forward one year and I’m dealing with even worse symptoms, including frequent heart rate spikes, dizziness, shakiness/tremors, fatigue, and so much more. And the hardest part? I STILL DON’T HAVE ANSWERS.

I can’t even work anymore. I’ve spent months waiting for appointments, getting test after test, waiting for results, and hoping that this will finally be the thing that explains what’s happening… only to end up with more questions.

And honestly? I feel crazy sometimes. Not because I think this is all in my head, but because it’s incredibly hard to keep telling people how badly you feel when test after test doesn’t give you an answer. 😭

It’s been a really rough week emotionally, and I’m having a hard time dealing with all of this. I feel like I’m constantly taking one step forward and two steps back. How long am I going to have to wait before I finally have answers? How much longer until I can start feeling like myself and actually live my life again?

I’m so tired of waiting. I’m tired of being passed from appointment to appointment. I’m tired of having no real help in the meantime. And I’m tired of feeling like I have to fight so hard just to be heard. 💔 I’m trying so hard to let go, trust God, and believe that there’s a reason for all of this… but y’all, IS IT HARD. 😢

I’m praying that after this past year, I’m finally getting closer to some answers. Until then, I’m just taking it one day at a time. If you’re also living with unexplained symptoms, chronic illness, POTS symptoms, tremors, dizziness, heart rate spikes, or a long diagnostic journey, please know you’re not alone. ❤️Here’s to hoping year two looks very different from year one!
Don’t let those vacation seashells sit in a drawer Don’t let those vacation seashells sit in a drawer collecting dust! 🐚🤍 TURN THEM INTO WALL ART INSTEAD!

If you’re anything like me, you come home from every beach trip with a pocketful of seashells and absolutely no idea what to do with them. 😂 So I turned mine into this easy DIY seashell wall decor and I’m OBSESSED with how it turned out!

All you need is:
🐚 Seashells
🤍 A small canvas
🔥 Hot glue
🎨 White spray paint
🪵 Optional wood trim for a frame

I love that you can customize this with shells from your favorite beach trip, making it such a sweet way to preserve those vacation memories. And the neutral white + wood combination makes it work with almost any home decor style!

You could even make a whole gallery wall with shells from different beaches you’ve visited! 🥹🌊

Save this DIY for your next beach vacation! And if you have a stash of seashells at home, this is your sign to finally DO something with them. 😂🐚

I have the full step-by-step tutorial on the blog! Comment “SHELLS” and I’ll send you the link! 🤍

#seashell #seashelldecor #coastaldecor #seashellart #coastaldecorating
Apparently, this little Christmas decoration has b Apparently, this little Christmas decoration has been hanging out in here ALL YEAR and I just never noticed it. 🤣

Tell me I’m not the only one who does this?! I swear every time I switch out my seasonal home decor, I find at least ONE random piece from months ago that somehow survived the decor rotation. 😂

Fall decorating is officially underway over here, but apparently Christmas wanted one last cameo. 🎄😂

Please tell me I’m not alone! 👇🏼

#failvideos #failvideo #falldecorating #falldecor #relatablecontent
🍂🎃 If you love pumpkin desserts, you NEED to try t 🍂🎃 If you love pumpkin desserts, you NEED to try this pumpkin pecan bread! 🎃🍂

There’s nothing I love more than a cozy pumpkin dessert recipe in the fall, and this pumpkin pecan bread is seriously heavenly! 🤤🍁

It’s soft, moist, full of warm pumpkin spice flavor, and packed with crunchy pecans. Plus, it’s SO easy to make and pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee. ☕️🎃

And honestly… it can totally double as breakfast OR dessert, so you really can’t go wrong! 🤣

Save this one for your next fall baking day! 🍂 And if you want the recipe, comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send it your way! 👇🏻
#pumpkinbread #pumpkinbreadrecipe #fallbaking #pumpkinrecipes #pumpkinrecipe
Y’all KNOW I absolutely love me some Antique Candl Y’all KNOW I absolutely love me some Antique Candle Co., and when I saw they brought back their viral glass pumpkin jar candle this year—but in the prettiest amber glass jar—I was SOLD. 😍🍂

It’s basically the perfect fall candle + cozy home decor all in one! And the best part? Once you finish the candle, you can reuse the amber pumpkin jar for candy, flowers, decor, or whatever your heart desires. 🙌🏻

And if you need this amber glass pumpkin candle in your life too, you can use my code MACEDONIA20 for 20% OFF! 🎃🤎

Comment “CANDLE” below and I’ll send you the link! 👇🏻

#pumpkincandle #amberglass #amberglow #soycandles #soycandlesforsale
🍎 Got apples that need to be used up? MAKE THIS. 👀 🍎 Got apples that need to be used up? MAKE THIS. 👀☕️

I had a few apples sitting around that needed to be used, so I whipped up this easy apple cinnamon coffee cake and y’all… it did NOT disappoint! 😋🍎

It’s soft, moist, loaded with cozy cinnamon and apple flavor, and SO easy to make. And honestly, I’ll never say no to a good sheet cake recipe because the easier the better! 🙌🏻

I also made it in my @caraway_home baking pan, which I swear by because nothing sticks and cleanup is always a breeze! 🤌🏻 You can use my code MORNINGS ONMACEDONIA for 10% off if you want to try their bakeware too!

If you’re looking for an easy apple dessert, apple cinnamon cake, fall baking recipe, or simple coffee cake recipe, you NEED to try this one. 🍂🍎

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you the full recipe! 👇🏻

#applecake #coffeecake #appledessert #falldesserts #applerecipes
Y’all, I’m asking for some extra prayers today. ❤️ Y’all, I’m asking for some extra prayers today. ❤️ Today is finally MRI day. They’re checking my brain and my cervical and lumbar spine, and I’m praying this is one step closer to finally getting some answers about what’s been going on with me.

At this point, they’re looking into possibilities like Chiari malformation, MS, or something else entirely. And honestly… I have no idea what these MRIs are going to show.

I think one of the scariest parts is the possibility that they could come back “normal” and I’ll STILL have no answers. Because when you’ve been dealing with symptoms for so long, you almost start questioning yourself and wondering, “Am I actually crazy?” 😜

I obviously don’t want them to find anything serious, but at the same time, I NEED them to find something that can explain why I’ve been feeling the way I have. If you’ve ever been stuck in that horrible limbo of “I know something is wrong, but I don’t know what”, you know exactly what I mean.

So today I’m praying for clear answers, good news, and hopefully a diagnosis and treatment plan that can finally help me move forward. 🙏🏼 And I’m REALLY hoping I don’t have to wait forever for those MRI results either because the waiting is absolutely brutal.

It’s been such a stressful and exhausting journey, and I’m just ready to get this part OVER WITH. 😭

If you’re the praying kind, I’d appreciate one today. ❤️ And if you’ve been following along through all of this, thank you for being here. It means more than you know.

Now excuse me while I romanticize my fall coffee station and pretend everything is fine. 😂☕️🍁

#fallcoffee #chiarimalformation #multiplesclerosis #chiari #mri
🍎 If “tastes like fall” were a cookie, it would be 🍎 If “tastes like fall” were a cookie, it would be THESE. 🍪🍂

I’m officially in my fall baking era, so prepare yourselves because I have a lot of cozy, delicious fall desserts coming your way! 😂🤎

I made these easy apple cider cookies last year and they were SUCH a hit. They’re soft, delicious, packed with cozy apple cider flavor, and honestly taste like fall in every bite. 🍎🍂 Plus, they’re super simple to make—which is exactly what I want in a fall dessert!

And if you know me, you know apple desserts are my weakness, so please excuse me while I spend the entire season making every apple recipe I can possibly think of. 😂

If you’re looking for an easy fall cookie recipe, apple cider dessert, or cozy baking recipe, you NEED to try these!

🍎 Want the recipe? Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send it your way! 👇

#applecider #applecookies #falldesserts #appleseason #appledessert
There’s NOTHING I love more than pulling out my co There’s NOTHING I love more than pulling out my cozy fall bedding every season! 🍂🤎 I swear I sleep better when my bedroom is decorated for fall. 😂 There’s just something about the warm colors, cozy blankets, soft textures, and all the fall bedroom decor that makes bedtime feel extra special. 🥹🍁

If you love cozy home decor, fall decorating, and creating a warm and inviting bedroom, this is your sign to switch out that bedding! 🛏️✨

Do you change your bedding and bedroom decor for the seasons too?! 🍂👇

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#fallbedroom #cozyfall #fallbedding #cozybedroom #fallhomedecor
🚨 DRESS SALE ALERT 🚨 One of my favorite Pink Lily 🚨 DRESS SALE ALERT 🚨 One of my favorite Pink Lily dresses is on MAJOR SALE TODAY ONLY! 😍👗

Use code “DRESS35” to get 35% OFF ALL DRESSES at Pink Lily! 🙌🏼

If you’ve been looking for cute dresses, affordable dresses, summer dresses, or new fall transition pieces, this is your sign to stock up! 😉 This dress is seriously SO cute, and there are tons of other adorable styles on their site too!

🛍️ 35% OFF ALL DRESSES
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Don’t wait on this one because the sale won’t last! 💕 Which dress would you grab?!

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#pinklily #pinklilystyle #pinklilyboutique #dresssale #summerdresses
This is your sign to make a savory s’mores board b This is your sign to make a savory s’mores board before summer officially ends! 🧀🔥 And yes, you can get everything you need through @hungryroot!

I grabbed everything for this easy summer appetizer board with my latest Hungryroot order, and it turned out SO good! It was the perfect easy dinner idea for a summer night, especially when you want something fun, low-effort, and packed with flavor.

One of my favorite things about Hungryroot is how much easier they make mealtime. When I don’t have the time or energy to cook an elaborate dinner, I can still put together something delicious without all the planning, grocery shopping, and prep. 🙌

And because I know I’m not the only one who needs easy, low-energy meal ideas, I even created a Low Energy, High Flavor Cookbook with Hungryroot featuring some of my favorite simple recipes! 🥰

Want the savory s’mores board recipe + my Low Energy, High Flavor Cookbook?
👇🏻 Comment HUNGRYROOT and I’ll send everything your way!

PLUS, you can use code CHARITY40 for 40% off your first Hungryroot box + a FREE gift! 🎁

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#smores #savorysmores #hungryroot #hungryrootrecipes #smoresrecipe
Hey @mutualofomaha I genuinely want to know how yo Hey @mutualofomaha I genuinely want to know how you think I can safely work as a dental hygienist with extremely noticeable hand tremors and shaking happening all the time.

How can my short-term disability claim be denied while saying I’m still capable of doing a job that requires me to use extremely sharp dental instruments underneath people’s gums every single day?

If I were your dental hygienist, would you feel comfortable trusting me to clean YOUR teeth while my hands are shaking like this? Because I don’t.

I’m not trying to get out of working. I’m trying to protect my patients and myself while I figure out what is happening to my body.

I’ve spent over 10 years working as a dental hygienist, and right now I physically struggle to hold my instruments and perform my job safely because of these tremors. I still don’t have answers or a diagnosis, and I’ve been waiting weeks for a brain MRI to hopefully help determine what’s going on.

But in the meantime, I’m expected to just go to work and continue using sharp instruments in people’s mouths like nothing is wrong?

This is so incredibly frustrating. I want to work. I WANT to be able to work. But I also want to be able to do my job safely and responsibly.

This is what happens when the healthcare system and disability insurance system fail people who are genuinely struggling to work.

If you’ve ever dealt with a denied short-term disability claim, disability insurance, chronic illness, unexplained symptoms, tremors, or being told you’re “fine” when you know something is wrong, I’d love to hear your experience. ❤️

#disabilityinsurance #dentalhygienist #tremors #disabilityclaim #mutualofomaha
POV: Your cat gets 14 hours of sleep a day but YOU POV: Your cat gets 14 hours of sleep a day but YOU’RE the one who’s exhausted. 😹😂

I just wish I could sleep as peacefully as Toby does for ONE night. Must be nice to have a life where your only responsibilities are deciding when it’s time for your next nap or when you’d like a little snack. 😴🐾

What a life that must be… I’m sure it’s absolutely EXHAUSTING. 🤣

And naturally, he has to get his beauty rest after stepping directly on my face at 3 AM to wake me up. Because apparently my sleep schedule is interfering with his. 😂

Cat life really is something else. 😹🐈‍⬛

#catlife #catmomproblems #funnycatvideos #funnycatvideo #catsofgram
PSA: If you want the best faux fall mums, don’t wa PSA: If you want the best faux fall mums, don’t wait… they sell out every single year! 🍂

I know it feels a little early to be thinking about fall decor, but trust me on this one! These realistic faux mums are one of my favorite outdoor fall decorating finds, and they always disappear fast.

Last year I finally swapped my real mums for faux mums, and I haven’t looked back! 🤎 I could never figure out how to keep real mums alive. Too much water? Not enough? Either way, mine never seemed to last more than a few weeks. 😅

Now I can decorate my front porch for fall with beautiful artificial mums that look incredibly real, save money in the long run, and I get to reuse them every single autumn. It’s honestly one of the best fall decor investments I’ve made!

So tell me… 🍁 Are you Team Real Mums or Team Faux Mums? I’d love to know which you prefer (and if you’ve actually mastered keeping real mums alive, please share your secrets! 😂)

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#fauxflowers #fallporch #fallflowers #mums #falldecor
I’m convinced homemade coffee just hits different I’m convinced homemade coffee just hits different ☕️🍎✨

I LOVE making my favorite Starbucks drinks at home because it saves money, is super easy to make, AND tastes just as delicious! 🙌🏼 This homemade Starbucks Apple Oatmilk Macchiato tastes just like the original and is the perfect cozy fall coffee recipe. 🍂🍏☕️

If you’re a Starbucks lover who loves an easy copycat recipe, you NEED to try this one! 😍

Do you make your own coffee drinks at home?! 👇🏼 If you want the recipe, comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send it your way! 💌
#starbuckscopycat #starbuckscopycatrecipe #macchiato #copycatrecipe #starbucksaddict
🎃 THE CHEAP DIY FALL DECOR HACK YOU NEED TO TRY! 🍂 🎃 THE CHEAP DIY FALL DECOR HACK YOU NEED TO TRY! 🍂

I’ve been seeing these viral amber glass pumpkin jars EVERYWHERE, and instead of spending a ton on them, I decided to make my own budget-friendly DIY version! 🙌🏻

I found these super cute amber pumpkin jars and added battery-operated tea lights inside, and y’all, I’m OBSESSED with the cozy glow! 🧡 They’re the perfect easy fall decor idea for adding that warm, moody amber glow to your home.

And honestly, I think I like this DIY version even better because the jars are still totally functional! If I decide to switch things up later, I can use them for Halloween candy, small treats, or other fall decorations. 🎃🍬

I’m convinced amber glass + fall decor = the coziest combination ever. 🍂🤎 There’s just something about that warm amber color that makes everything feel extra cozy!

Also, the cute dish towel in the background is from @loomloom.co and you can use my code “morningsonmacedonia15” to get 15% off anything! 😉

Would you try this easy DIY fall decor idea?! 👇🏻

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#pumpkincandle #pumpkincandles #diyfalldecor #diypumpkins #diyhalloween
I just made the cutest DIY Halloween sign with my I just made the cutest DIY Halloween sign with my @glowforge machine, and I honestly couldn’t wait any longer to start making spooky season crafts. This little spooky cute Halloween decor piece is so simple to make and would look adorable on a shelf, entry table, tiered tray, or anywhere around your home.

I’m definitely more of a cute Halloween decor girl than a scary Halloween decor girl. Give me ghosts, pumpkins, bats, and all the cozy fall vibes over haunted houses and jump scares any day! 🧡

So tell me… are you team spooky cute or team scary Halloween decor? 👇🏻 

#summerween #augtober #diyhalloween #spookycute #diyhalloweendecorations
Why do husbands suddenly develop selective vision Why do husbands suddenly develop selective vision when they get married?! 😂

Anyone else’s hubby like this?! Because explain to me how this man can spot a golf ball from 100+ yards away… but somehow can’t find the ketchup when it’s literally RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIS FACE in the fridge. 🤣

Apparently, he has 4K vision for golf and absolutely ZERO vision for anything I ask him to find. 😂

I guess when it comes to golf, he really knows how to lock in… but when it comes to finding something in the refrigerator? Suddenly he’s legally blind. 💀

Husband humor + marriage humor is truly unmatched. 😂 Tell me I’m not the only one married to a man with selective blindness! 👀

#husbandhumor #golfhumor #husbandwifejokes #husbandwifecomedy #golfing
POV: You’re overwhelmed, so naturally you decide t POV: You’re overwhelmed, so naturally you decide to bake something completely from scratch… because adding more work to your plate seems like a GREAT idea. 🤣🍰

I like to tell myself that baking is therapeutic for me, and sometimes it really is! But other times, I’m already in the middle of 17 things and somehow decide that this is the perfect moment to make a homemade dessert from scratch. 😂

Like… am I stress baking or just creating additional stress for myself?! 😜

But honestly, I really do love baking. There’s just something about measuring ingredients, mixing everything together, and ending up with something delicious that makes all the chaos feel worth it. 🤎

Please tell me I’m not the only one who uses baking as therapy and then immediately regrets how much work I just created for myself. 😂👇

#stressbaking #bakingtherapy #homebaking  #bakingfromscratch #falldesserts

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