Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at our cozy Christmas home before the magic disappears. I’m not okay with taking this decor down… and honestly, it might be staying up a little longer this year 👀🎄 Have a merry Christmas Eve my friends!
Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at our cozy Christmas home before the magic disappears. I’m not okay with taking this decor down… and honestly, it might be staying up a little longer this year 👀🎄 Have a merry Christmas Eve my friends!
Decorating sugar cookies = a Christmas must 🎄 I te Decorating sugar cookies = a Christmas must 🎄
I tested my go-to vanilla almond cut-outs gluten-free and they passed with flying colors 🙌
Want the recipe? Comment RECIPE and I’ll DM you!
Decorating sugar cookies = a Christmas must 🎄 I te Decorating sugar cookies = a Christmas must 🎄
I tested my go-to vanilla almond cut-outs gluten-free this year and they passed with flying colors 🙌
Want the recipe? Comment RECIPE and I’ll DM you!
Wrapping is DONE ✔️ officially entering my romanti Wrapping is DONE ✔️ officially entering my romanticizing Christmas week era 🎄✨ Anyone else finished wrapping or are we still panic-shopping?! I can’t believe it’s already Christmas week, please slow down, I’m trying to soak it all in 🥹

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5Hf3j
STOP scrolling!! These 4-ingredient sausage balls STOP scrolling!! These 4-ingredient sausage balls disappear at every party 🎉
Easy, cheesy, and totally customizable (I made mine gluten-free!).
Want the recipe? Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it your way 👇🏻
Loving how my Christmas entryway turned out this y Loving how my Christmas entryway turned out this year! So cozy and festive! And I can’t believe Christmas is this week! Are y’all ready or do you still have some things to do?! Let me know below! 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5H9Yd #ltkseasonal #ltkholiday #ltkhome
Wrapping is DONE ✔️ officially entering my romanti Wrapping is DONE ✔️ officially entering my romanticizing Christmas week era 🎄✨ Anyone else finished wrapping or are we still panic-shopping?! I can’t believe it’s already Christmas week, please slow down, I’m trying to soak it all in 🥹

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5Hf3j
Loving how my Christmas entryway turned out this y Loving how my Christmas entryway turned out this year! So cozy and festive! And I can’t believe Christmas is this week! Are y’all ready or do you still have some things to do?! Let me know below! 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5H9Yd #ltkseasonal #ltkholiday #ltkhome
Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies this weekend, while also kinda wanting to just lay around and do nothing 🤣 what path should I choose?! 🤔 These cookies were from last year and I’m just not sure I can muster up the energy to do them again. I think a nap is in order instead to celebrate my first day of Christmas break! 😉 Happy Friday my friends!
Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, winter, nighttime, people 😂
I’ll be home. With my cats. On my couch. All Christmas break 🎄🐾
Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies this weekend, while also kinda wanting to just lay around and do nothing 🤣 what path should I choose?! 🤔 These cookies were from last year and I’m just not sure I can muster up the energy to do them again. I think a nap is in order instead to celebrate my first day of Christmas break! 😉 Happy Friday my friends!
Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, winter, nighttime, people 😂
I’ll be home. With my cats. On my couch. All Christmas break 🎄🐾
Hobbies? Oh, you mean going home to my cats, sitti Hobbies? Oh, you mean going home to my cats, sitting with my cats, and refusing to leave my cats. I’m very well-rounded 😹😻 And after today, I can do just that for two whole weeks! Bring on Christmas break, I can’t wait to stay home with my cats and do nothing 🤣 Do you guys get some extra time off this Christmas too?! Let me know below 👇🏻
Happy Wednesday friends! I can’t believe we are ju Happy Wednesday friends! I can’t believe we are just a week away from Christmas Eve! I need time to slow down. Although I’m ready to get tomorrow over with, cause then I will be on Christmas break! And I can enjoy my cozy Christmas bedroom even more by not having to set an alarm all break!! 😂 I’m so excited!! 😆 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5CAcP #ltkhome #ltkholiday #ltkseasonal
Brand New Tuesday Treats ✨ These orange sugared al Brand New Tuesday Treats ✨ These orange sugared almonds were SUCH a hit! 🍊
They’re sweet, crunchy, and incredibly easy to make, perfect for Christmas baking, holiday snack boards, or homemade edible gifts. 🎄
Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send it straight to you! 👇🏻
Brand New Tuesday Treats ✨ These orange sugared al Brand New Tuesday Treats ✨ These orange sugared almonds were SUCH a hit! 🍊
They’re sweet, crunchy, and incredibly easy to make, perfect for Christmas baking, holiday snack boards, or homemade edible gifts. 🎄
Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send it straight to you! 👇🏻
Well I just thought I had a good 18 more years or Well I just thought I had a good 18 more years or so before I even had to think about getting a colonoscopy. Jokes on me though because I now get to go get one done at the ripe ol age of 32 😩 I was seriously dreading this prep, but honestly, adding Gatorade instead of just water is a huge game changer and doesn’t taste as bad. Y’all wish me luck though cause I still gotta another bottle to go through 😂
Well I just thought I had a good 18 more years or Well I just thought I had a good 18 more years or so before I even had to think about getting a colonoscopy. Jokes on me though because I now get to go get one done at the ripe ol age of 32 😩 I was seriously dreading this prep, but honestly, adding Gatorade instead of just water is a huge game changer and doesn’t taste as bad. Y’all wish me luck though cause I still gotta another bottle to go through 😂
Endometriosis is not “just bad period cramps.” It Endometriosis is not “just bad period cramps.”
It affects me every single day in ways most people never see. It can spread throughout the body, impacting organs like the bowels, kidneys, liver, and more.

To help shed light on what I (and so many other women) live with, I created a “12 Days of Endometriosis”- because for us, the symptoms don’t magically stop after December 25th. And on really lucky days, I experience all 12 at once (sometimes even more) 😂

I won’t even dive into every symptom, but I will say this: I’m exhausted from being dismissed by doctors, from the lack of adequate care, and from being told there’s still no cure for the pain. Women’s healthcare deserves better, period.

If sharing this brings even a little awareness to this space, then it’s worth it. And if you’re living with this cruel disease too, please know you are not alone ♥️
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Turning a Builder Grade Home Into Something More

You may be wondering how to turn a basic builder grade home into something more custom and personalized to you. And that is exactly what I am doing here on Mornings on Macedonia blog!

I share a variety of DIY projects; from home improvement, repurpose and up cycling, as well as outdoor projects too. I also share a ton of home decor inspiration and ideas. Whether they be seasonal or everyday decor.

I am very passionate about decorating your home and turning it into a cozy space for you and your family to enjoy. And I am passionate about doing that within a realistic budget.

You don’t need to spend a fortune to improve your builder grade home. You can improve it little by little by doing simple and easy DIY projects to start out with.

How Do You Update a Builder Grade House?

I guess the main question you are probably wondering is, just how exactly do you upgrade a builder grade house? Especially without spending too much?

The answers are plentiful! Start by adding a few wall sconces here and there. And if you don’t know how to hardwire sconces, don’t worry, I have a hack for you! Did you know you could use wall sconces without hardwiring?

Close Up of Sconces

And, if your walls need a little more texture and TLC, why not start by adding a simple DIY shiplap wall? You will be amazed at the difference. And it’s honestly a DIY project that anyone can do!

DIY Shiplap Wall with Weaber Lumber

And don’t get me started on the power of paint! Simply painting a wall a different color for a vibrant pop of color will do wonders for your builder grade home. Paint is an amazing cost effective way to add in a few personal touches without breaking the bank!

Another amazing upgrade is to build your own fireplace using an insert. Even if you’re builder grade home didn’t come with a fireplace, you can always add one in later using my tutorial on just how to install a fireplace!

DIY Fireplace with Subway Tile

If you’re looking to improve your outdoor space, have you considered adding a pool? And no, I’m not talking about an expensive, in-ground pool. Why not add in a DIY stock tank pool to keep you and your family cool all summer long?!

Stock Tank Pool Landscaping

Or make some raised garden beds and add in some cute, DIY garden markers too?!

DIY Garden Markers

How Do I Add Charms To My Builder Grade Home?

My favorite thing to do here is to add in vintage and antique pieces and bring them new life. Hence, my passion for repurpose and up cycling. Something as simple as painting and distressing an old mirror frame can do wonders for your home.

Painted and distressed Mirror frame

Or find a big piece of antique furniture, such as an old bar, and restore it to it’s former glory! You can even find an old railroad cart and turn it into a coffee table too!

Railroad Cart Coffee Table

And if you have any old family heirlooms laying around, why not add a fresh coat of paint to them to spruce it up a tad? That way, you can still enjoy the pieces, and make them more your style!

How to repurpose an old family heirloom

All of these pieces are so unique, but I’ve added my own spin and personality to them. Which in turn, improves my builder grade home tremendously.

How to Decorate a Builder Grade Home

Now, one of my favorite subjects to talk about, home decor. Even if you cant afford to do big DIY projects now, you can definitely do some easy crafts and add in some seasonal decor to make your home more you!

I love me some good seasonal decor and usually make quite a few crafts depending on what season we are in. I would definitely say that Christmas is my very favorite and one of my best pottery barn dupes I made this past year were these DIY Mercury Glass Ornaments!

Pottery Barn Mercury Glass Ornaments Dupe

Next to Christmas, my other favorite is fall decor and I made another wonderful pottery barn dupe! These Jack O’ Lanterns were a big hit and were so easy to make!

Finished Pottery Barn Jack O' Lantern Dupes

And I don’t forget about Valentine’s Day decor either, I made this cute little gum ball machine that’s perfect for the day of love and reuse it every year too! I also love to decorate for winter, spring and summer (check out these cute DIY Ice Cream labels) too! No season is left out in our home!

DIY Gum Ball Machine

And if you want all my ideas for ALL THE HOLIDAYS, be sure to check out my FREE E-BOOK on just how to decorate your home for every single holiday too!

And if you’re looking for more everyday decor instead of seasonal decor, check out how I styled this faux olive tree too! As you can see from these crafts I’ve listed above, you don’t need to spend a ton of money to decorate your builder grade home.

How to Style a Faux Olive Tree

If you find something you like in an expensive store such as Pottery Barn, why not try to recreate the look yourself for a fraction of the cost?! That’s what I always try to do and it definitely keeps our home looking cozy and seasonally appropriate without spending a ton of money unnecessarily!

I hope you enjoyed all these ideas of turning a builder grade home into something more. Be sure to check back often on my blog for even more DIY decor and inspiration just like this too!

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Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at our cozy Christmas home before the magic disappears. I’m not okay with taking this decor down… and honestly, it might be staying up a little longer this year 👀🎄 Have a merry Christmas Eve my friends!
Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at our cozy Christmas home before the magic disappears. I’m not okay with taking this decor down… and honestly, it might be staying up a little longer this year 👀🎄 Have a merry Christmas Eve my friends!
Decorating sugar cookies = a Christmas must 🎄 I te Decorating sugar cookies = a Christmas must 🎄
I tested my go-to vanilla almond cut-outs gluten-free and they passed with flying colors 🙌
Want the recipe? Comment RECIPE and I’ll DM you!
Decorating sugar cookies = a Christmas must 🎄 I te Decorating sugar cookies = a Christmas must 🎄
I tested my go-to vanilla almond cut-outs gluten-free this year and they passed with flying colors 🙌
Want the recipe? Comment RECIPE and I’ll DM you!
Wrapping is DONE ✔️ officially entering my romanti Wrapping is DONE ✔️ officially entering my romanticizing Christmas week era 🎄✨ Anyone else finished wrapping or are we still panic-shopping?! I can’t believe it’s already Christmas week, please slow down, I’m trying to soak it all in 🥹

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5Hf3j
STOP scrolling!! These 4-ingredient sausage balls STOP scrolling!! These 4-ingredient sausage balls disappear at every party 🎉
Easy, cheesy, and totally customizable (I made mine gluten-free!).
Want the recipe? Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it your way 👇🏻
Loving how my Christmas entryway turned out this y Loving how my Christmas entryway turned out this year! So cozy and festive! And I can’t believe Christmas is this week! Are y’all ready or do you still have some things to do?! Let me know below! 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5H9Yd #ltkseasonal #ltkholiday #ltkhome
Wrapping is DONE ✔️ officially entering my romanti Wrapping is DONE ✔️ officially entering my romanticizing Christmas week era 🎄✨ Anyone else finished wrapping or are we still panic-shopping?! I can’t believe it’s already Christmas week, please slow down, I’m trying to soak it all in 🥹

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5Hf3j
Loving how my Christmas entryway turned out this y Loving how my Christmas entryway turned out this year! So cozy and festive! And I can’t believe Christmas is this week! Are y’all ready or do you still have some things to do?! Let me know below! 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5H9Yd #ltkseasonal #ltkholiday #ltkhome
Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies this weekend, while also kinda wanting to just lay around and do nothing 🤣 what path should I choose?! 🤔 These cookies were from last year and I’m just not sure I can muster up the energy to do them again. I think a nap is in order instead to celebrate my first day of Christmas break! 😉 Happy Friday my friends!
Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, winter, nighttime, people 😂
I’ll be home. With my cats. On my couch. All Christmas break 🎄🐾
Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies this weekend, while also kinda wanting to just lay around and do nothing 🤣 what path should I choose?! 🤔 These cookies were from last year and I’m just not sure I can muster up the energy to do them again. I think a nap is in order instead to celebrate my first day of Christmas break! 😉 Happy Friday my friends!
Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, winter, nighttime, people 😂
I’ll be home. With my cats. On my couch. All Christmas break 🎄🐾
Hobbies? Oh, you mean going home to my cats, sitti Hobbies? Oh, you mean going home to my cats, sitting with my cats, and refusing to leave my cats. I’m very well-rounded 😹😻 And after today, I can do just that for two whole weeks! Bring on Christmas break, I can’t wait to stay home with my cats and do nothing 🤣 Do you guys get some extra time off this Christmas too?! Let me know below 👇🏻
Happy Wednesday friends! I can’t believe we are ju Happy Wednesday friends! I can’t believe we are just a week away from Christmas Eve! I need time to slow down. Although I’m ready to get tomorrow over with, cause then I will be on Christmas break! And I can enjoy my cozy Christmas bedroom even more by not having to set an alarm all break!! 😂 I’m so excited!! 😆 

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5CAcP #ltkhome #ltkholiday #ltkseasonal
Brand New Tuesday Treats ✨ These orange sugared al Brand New Tuesday Treats ✨ These orange sugared almonds were SUCH a hit! 🍊
They’re sweet, crunchy, and incredibly easy to make, perfect for Christmas baking, holiday snack boards, or homemade edible gifts. 🎄
Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send it straight to you! 👇🏻
Brand New Tuesday Treats ✨ These orange sugared al Brand New Tuesday Treats ✨ These orange sugared almonds were SUCH a hit! 🍊
They’re sweet, crunchy, and incredibly easy to make, perfect for Christmas baking, holiday snack boards, or homemade edible gifts. 🎄
Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send it straight to you! 👇🏻
Well I just thought I had a good 18 more years or Well I just thought I had a good 18 more years or so before I even had to think about getting a colonoscopy. Jokes on me though because I now get to go get one done at the ripe ol age of 32 😩 I was seriously dreading this prep, but honestly, adding Gatorade instead of just water is a huge game changer and doesn’t taste as bad. Y’all wish me luck though cause I still gotta another bottle to go through 😂
Well I just thought I had a good 18 more years or Well I just thought I had a good 18 more years or so before I even had to think about getting a colonoscopy. Jokes on me though because I now get to go get one done at the ripe ol age of 32 😩 I was seriously dreading this prep, but honestly, adding Gatorade instead of just water is a huge game changer and doesn’t taste as bad. Y’all wish me luck though cause I still gotta another bottle to go through 😂
Endometriosis is not “just bad period cramps.” It Endometriosis is not “just bad period cramps.”
It affects me every single day in ways most people never see. It can spread throughout the body, impacting organs like the bowels, kidneys, liver, and more.

To help shed light on what I (and so many other women) live with, I created a “12 Days of Endometriosis”- because for us, the symptoms don’t magically stop after December 25th. And on really lucky days, I experience all 12 at once (sometimes even more) 😂

I won’t even dive into every symptom, but I will say this: I’m exhausted from being dismissed by doctors, from the lack of adequate care, and from being told there’s still no cure for the pain. Women’s healthcare deserves better, period.

If sharing this brings even a little awareness to this space, then it’s worth it. And if you’re living with this cruel disease too, please know you are not alone ♥️

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