So I've been shopping at Zazzle for years and I recently decided to open my own Zazzle store called Teal & Tush Designs. And since it's Halloween Zazzle is offering 31% off your order! Just use the...

Yep, it's true. I somehow managed to convince Big Daddy that having a dealer space in an antique mall was worth the investment. It wasn't quite like an episode of Shark Tank but nevertheless we considered the...

I've been driving myself non-stop getting things done over here (I'll have a big announcement later this week) and today I decided to stay in my PJs while working on a little of this and a little of that....

It was bound to happen. Being famous that is. I'm just that kind of person. Interesting, fairly witty, and a smidge from joining Mensa (you know that genius club). How could I not be famous. So when Heather...

Breaking news: Young House Love hits retirement! Don't know what I'm talking about? Well let me 'splain it. I follow Young House Love. I bought the book, and waited in line for 3 hours in the cold to get...

I've absolutely refused to decorate for Fall or Halloween. I feel like some kind of decorating grinch. I promise that it's not the size of my heart that's the issue. I also promise that living in the south...

Happy Labor Day! I hope you're kicking back and enjoying some down time with friends and family. Yesterday I was with my family and Big Daddy and I were able to share some of the 6k+ pictures we took during...

Hey guys! I wanted to share a quick and easy way I savored my Big Trip Out West on a budget plus how you can make those sweet vacation memories a part of your everyday decor! Step 1: Buy any greeting card...

For as long as I can remember I've wanted to see a field of flowers at the base of a majestic mountain. A couple of years ago I saw that dream become my reality when I trekked a small portion of Mount Rainer...

I care about girls and women. I rage against the injustice that occurs all around us. I rage against the shear ignorance of other women who allow themselves to become the oppressed, the victim, and the...

Well hello to you! Obviously my posting schedule is unpredictable and I'm sorta sorry about it. But the reality is I want to love DIY and blogging for a long time. I've seen many of my favorite bloggers share...

While I've been away working on the Austen Everett Foundation website I've also been honing my sewing skills. Here is just one of the projects that has been keeping me entertained. There are a...

Where have you been? Maybe you've asked yourself that once or twice when something reminded you of me. Like watching a woman carefully and gently, yet dictator-ishly, place like kind groceries in small bundles...

Happy Valentine's Day you crazy lovers! And Happy Birthday to my youngest! A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by Brilliant Earth, an ethically sourced diamond company, and asked to participate in a...

Hey guys! I've enlisted the help of Tia Jordan, a home decor consultant and blogger to share some great tips to help us "air our dirty laundry" or at least make it functional and pretty. Please Welcome...

Okay, I'm pretty gnarled up inside thinking about the possibility of being nominated for this Blogger Award from Better Home & Gardens! ACK! I luuuvvve me some BHG and today while I was enjoying...