• A Closet Organizer for Him

    My husbands closet has needed a makeover for some time. Our closets are in the bathroom, he has his own and I have my own. I love having our own closets but his was becoming a catch-all for all things that did not need to be in the closet. I created this system to help him get ready in the morning and have everything at his fingertips instead of walking around looking for things that were just all over the place. See how I did it.

  • Welcome to My Craft Room

      by Missy Allaire   Welcome to My Craft Room I am so excited to share with you my personal little paradise…my craft room.  With the help of my father, I converted one of the extra bedrooms in our home to a place where I go to create, blog, craft and escape the stresses of [...]

  • It’s a Handmade Holiday…

      by Missy Allaire It’s the time of year when we begin to think about decorating for the holidays. I enjoy decorating for all seasons, but especially the Christmas holiday. Christmas decorations not only look great, but also help to create a spiritual and festive environment. Whether it is Halloween, Easter or Christmas, I always [...]

  • A Merry Christmas Welcome…

      by Missy Allaire The cooler weather in Texas is the first indicator that Christmas is just around the corner. The front porch is usually the first thing I decorate, and yes, I do it before Thanksgiving. While I am far from a professional, let me share with you my front porch for the upcoming [...]

  • Keep it Simple


    My eye is starting to twitch as I glance at my calendar. This holiday season I am going to do two things. The first one is easy; I am forcing myself to limit our family activities. Second I am going to give meaningful gifts. I have compiled a few sweet, simple handmade gift ideas. Handmade gifts that are not only fun to make, but gifts that are also pretty simple too.

  • Thank Goodness for Thanksgiving

    There is finally a nip in the air! With Halloween a thing of the past, it’s time to turn our thoughts to Thanksgiving. Any of these turkey day items will get you and your family in the Thanksgiving spirit. Some of these are personalized items, so order early!   Thanksgiving Mood Makers Any of these [...]

  • Finally Fall

    So we’ve made it! The hottest summer I can remember is over. And now we can all rejoice as we break out our pumpkins, straighten up our scarecrows, and work those corn husks into our homes. Keep reading to get some great ideas for bringing a bit of fall into your home – including how to make this cute wreath for your door!

  • The Story of
    My Keeping Space

      It’s easy to decorate when you have an unlimited budget. But true creativity is born when you throw in a few restrictions- namely a tight budget. As crazy as it sounds, I am actually grateful for that restriction. I have found such satisfaction in the thrill of the hunt. In the world of home [...]