They say that babies are oh so sweet, Tiny hands and tiny feet. Smiles and giggles and lots of coos, They steal the hearts of not just a few. So we're really excited To share some good news... Our fun will be double 'Cause we're having TWO!!! ... read more
We Have an Announcement to Make!
Kassie & Randy Sittin' in a K-I-S-S-I-N-G! First comes Then comes Then comes Kassie (and Randy) :) with a YIPPEE!! ... read more
Bathroom Renovation
Even though some things are not finished that we've been working on in the house, we decided to start on the bathroom because it was driving us NUTS. When we bought the house, the bathroom did not look bad. The toilet and sink were turquoise, so we replaced those. They were actually kind of cool, but the sink was really short and the toilet was ... read more
Cleaning Vintage Chandeliers
Our house has two glorious antique chandeliers that have been with the house since it was built in 1928. I l.o.v.e. them. They were missing several crystal pendants and the dirt that piled on the fixtures after we sanded the wood floors made them a bit sad. I procrastinated for a long time about cleaning them and looking for pendants because I knew ... read more
Christmas at Victory Cottage {A Christmas House Tour}
Hello, blogworld! It's been a while! The last month has pretty much just been a blur in my mind. Thanksgiving, Christmas concert, parties, birthdays, working on the house, a rushed trip to NYC, then Christmas (plus I got sick in there, too)! So, the blog was pushed to the back burner, which really makes me unhappy because I love my blog and want to ... read more
Finally a Fire in the Fireplace!
Hello, friends! It's been a while since I've blogged....we've been so busy! Most of what has consumed my world right now has been working on Christmas music for the choir at church (can't believe the concert is just over a month away!), and making trips to Dallas for something that I won't share right now... ;) Maybe soon. We've also had a ... read more
DIY Chalkboard
I've wanted a chalkboard in my kitchen for a while now, but I was waiting on getting the majority of the kitchen finished before adding decor to the walls. It's kind of humorous...I wanted a chalkboard that would be magnetic, too because my fridge is not. I was so disappointed to find magnets don't stick to stainless steel. Does everyone already ... read more
Coffee Filter Fall Wreath
I first saw this cute little wreath on Pinterest and decided I wanted to make one for myself. This one was made by Lucy over at Craftberry Bush. Isn't it sweet? So, the craftbug hit me this week and I decided a wreath like this would be perfect for our front door. I made a bigger one than Lucy did, so it wouldn't be swallowed by the door. First, ... read more
A Peninsula in the Kitchen
Most of you know we've been working on our kitchen since before we moved into our house. We gutted it entirely. It has definitely been a huge job! We ordered custom cabinets from Lowe's back in March and they are STILL not complete. We've waited for months on parts to get here that were ordered wrong to begin with. Good news, though...we ran into ... read more
Garlic Chicken Puffs
Ok, I know my blog has suffered from neglect this past week and a half. Life has been busy and other things have gotten in the way! Our kitchen is now functioning (minus a garbage disposal), so I've gotten to cook twice this week! YIPPEE!! (so sick of eating out!) I haven't cooked at home in about four months. And let me tell ya, with our selection ... read more