Melon season is almost here! Cantaloupes, watermelon, honey dew… these delicious, kid friendly fruits are a great way to fill you body with nature’s best vitamins and antioxidants. One of my favorite things to do is spice up cut fruit with Chile Salt. You can use my go-to brand for a quick snack or here’s a recipe to […]

When it comes to choosing paint sheens (or paint finishes), many times home owners pick the wrong one! Then they end up having to put more money into a project/space. Well, worry no more! I’ve put together this guide to take all the guesswork out of your next paint job.  To understand it easily, paint […]

One of my favorite seasons has finally started to peak around here in Texas with the warmer weather we’ve had lately. This season is exciting to me because it’s the best time to start your own garden or even plant new seeds in your existing garden! I like to plant herbs during this time of […]

Ah, throw pillows! These bad boys are the easiest, most inexpensive way to freshen up your decor. You can switch out your pillows with the seasons or keep them year round, but their colors and patterns have so much potential to add dimension and coziness to your space! I am so excited to roll out […]

Hey girl, hey! I saw this Vintage Pottery DIY project on Jaci Daily’s feed and have been wanting to try it ever since. We’re going to take some old pottery and make it look even more aged using black paint and mud! I decided to use antique olive jars. These natural, terra cotta pots are […]

The best thing about living along the I-35 corridor is that it’s just a few hours down to some of my favorite cities in Texas. After some not-so-great news this Christmas, I found myself at home experiencing those, very real, post-Christmas blues. I didn’t have my kids for the next ten days either, so what’s […]

Hey girl, hey! On Instagram this week, I talked to you guys about a TV show called The High Low Project where the host would design the same space twice— once with more expensive items and the second time with cheaper alternatives. My Grandma likes to call this “Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget!” I […]

We rounded up a few of our favorite things from shopfromsusie.com. We’ve got something picked out for everyone on your list! Take a look at our hand-curated collection of 12 different gift ideas. Our Frosty Board is a great gift for anyone who loves holidays and seasonal entertaining. For the Entertainer  We selected the Rustic […]

As featured in Modern Texas Living Magazine on pp. 14-16. All photos courtesy of Cortney Dani Photography. Windows and drapery are an elemental part of every room I design. My clients always ask, “do we have to use curtains?” and I offer them the sage and timeless advice my grandmother once gave me. She said, […]

When it comes to choosing a rug for your entryway, dining room, living room, or bedroom it can become a challenging process. To create an easier and more relaxing shopping trip for you, here are a few simple tips and tricks on what size rugs you should use in your space!  Entryway The entryway is […]