~Painted Fox:At Home With Collette Osuna~

Happy Thursday Friends!

Did you hear the news? I have partnered up with Painted Fox to bring you a new weekly design series called  At home with Collette Osuna. How fun is that? 

I'm not only passionate about home decor, but equally passionate about Painted Fox and the super sweet women who are behind the scenes. Seriously, you cannot find two more amazing people anywhere on earth! I couldn't be more excited to be your designer host for this exciting new weekly series.

~The Art of Home Design Series~

Happy Friday Friends!

I'm making a quick stop onto the blog today to share some exciting news about the fun Art of Home online course I will be attending soon.
The e-course is being offered by Jeanne Oliver  and some of my favorite, crazy talented, bloggers are contributing as well. Have you reserved your spot yet?

I cannot  wait to see what Jeanne, Lissa, Bre , Jennifer and Kennesha have to share with us. The series of classes will offer so much inspiration, and we will get a closer look into the lives of these amazing women....I cannot wait! 

~How to Use Lavender in Your Home~

Farmhouse Mason Jar Basket Set @ Painted Fox Treasures

Hello lavender lover!

I know you love lavender as much as I do, especially this time of year. Its the perfect rustic addition to display in your Fall vignettes, not to mention the scent is OUT OF THIS WORLD!

We were fortunate to have some new landscaping installed this past Spring and I made sure lavender plants were definitely part of that equation. I love the color, the scent, and thankfully its a great bunny repellent! So far so good on the rabbits......they don't care for strong scents so hopefully I stay "in the clear".
Did you know that lavender not only grows in various shades of purple, but in blue, white, red and pink as well? I think I'm going to keep my eyes open for some white lavender to plant next Spring!

My Love of Vintage Dough Bowls

I'm not sure about you, but I'm willing to admit that I have had an obsession with antique vintage dough bowls for the past few years. And by obsession, I mean dragging my fiance to countless flea markets & antique shops on the weekends to hunt down the perfect bowl.

I would make it a point to ask the sellers in advance if they had any vintage dough bowls upon entering their stores, and most just looked at me like I had three heads.
C'mon people, there's a vintage bowl movement out there and everyone is trying to get their hot little hands on one! If I did find an authentic bowl I liked, it was either the wrong size, it was cracked right down the middle, or the price exceeded the amount I would get if I sold a kidney (and I like my kidneys!)

~Homemade Sweet Tea~

I might not be from the South, but I know an awesome sweet tea recipe when I taste it!
Who doesn't like sweet tea? Most recipes I have found to either be "too sweet" or the opposite with me reaching for the sugar container.