Dec 26, 2013 | Home Decor
It’s true. I am the black sheep of the family and I have lived with their backlash for years. You see, I grew up with an artificial Christmas tree. As a little girl, I have fond memories of waiting for the box to come down from the attic. I’d arrange the...
Oct 28, 2013 | Home Decor, Home Management
Traditional Home I sat across from my dear friend as she worried, “We must get a new house before the baby comes. They each need their own room.” Speaking candidly, as only good friends can do, I reminded her, “You know that you don’t NEED a...
Oct 11, 2013 | Home Decor, Hospitality & Entertaining, Thrifting
For years, our home was the place to be during the fall. With lots of land and a huge bon fire pit, hay rides, bon fires and s’mores welcomed our fall guests with all that autumn has to offer. With little children at the time, each year they’d direct me to...
Apr 22, 2013 | Home Decor, Home Projects
Have you ever looked at home decorating magazine or watched a design show on HGTV and wished you could make your own rooms look that good? Design is not always about expertise or even an unlimited budget, but more about taking inspiration and making it work for your...
Apr 18, 2013 | Home Decor
I paint. She paints. I am painting. The grammar girl in me can’t help but express herself when she has spent the last few weeks painting away. If you’re following along on my Instagram (jenschmidt_beautyandbedlam) or facebook, you know I’ve been...
Mar 13, 2013 | Home Decor
As the snow melts and spring nods its head to promise of things to come, my mind turns towards ideas to brighten and freshen up my home. Since I am all about the themes of repurpose, refresh and reuse, I am anxious for spring yard sale season where I find someone...
