Worth Making

When I started planning flowers for our event, I knew I wanted arrangements that felt full and beautiful—but I also knew I didn't want to spend a fortune having them professionally made. I decided to order flowers in bulk and arrange them myself, and it ended up being so much easier than I expected . I made about six statement arrangements, all a little different, using vases I already had on hand. I am definitely not a florist, and I didn't take enough step-by-step photos to call this a true tutorial. But there were a few things I learned—and a few inexpensive supplies I ordered from Amazon—that made the entire process surprisingly easy. So, if you've ever thought about DIYing flowers for a party, shower, wedding, military ball, or other event, here's what worked for me. Where I Ordered My Flowers I ordered all of my flowers online from FiftyFlowers, and I had such a good experience. The ordering process was easy, and they even reached out to me about adjusting my shi...

There’s something special about traditions — especially the small ones that grow over time. A few months ago, I started hosting a simple monthly coffee gathering with a group of women in my community. Nothing fancy. Just coffee, conversation, and a chance to slow down for a couple hours. But I wanted to make it feel memorable. So I started a charm bracelet tradition. Each month, I pick a theme for our coffee date and order a charm that matches it. Anyone who comes gets that month’s charm to add to their bracelet. Over time, the bracelet tells the story of every gathering — seasons, holidays, little moments we’ve shared together. And honestly? It’s become one of my favorite parts of hosting. How the Monthly Charm Tradition Works It’s super simple (which is exactly why it’s stuck): • Everyone starts with a basic charm bracelet • Each month has a fun theme (fall, friendship, self-care, holidays, etc.) • I order coordinating charms ahead of time (Amazon makes this ridiculously easy) • Gues...

Sometimes a house has spaces that look beautiful on a floor plan but don’t get much real-life use. That was the case with this area in our home. The room was large and open, but it didn’t naturally fit into our everyday routine. Instead of leaving it underused, we decided to create a simple sitting room — a comfortable space designed for conversation, coffee, and relaxing at the end of the day. The best part? It didn’t require a renovation or expensive custom furniture. We pulled the space together using affordable pieces delivered straight to our door , and it quickly became one of the most inviting areas in the house. Shop This Sitting Room If you want to recreate this cozy sitting room setup, these are the main pieces that made the space work: Accent Chairs These were exactly what we were looking for: the right price, a neutral color that works with our existing furniture, and kid-friendly (not white). They’re comfortable enough for everyday use and light enough to move around ...