They say everything happens for a reason. It took a lot of pushing on Sandi’s part and a lot of prodding on my part to get to where we are today. Sandi and I like to throw in the phrase “It’s a God thing” because, honestly, we never envisioned The Spoiled Home being anything other than an outlet for us to share inspiration and to…
Okay, here it is: my oldest daughter’s gift guide. Casady said she really wants and doesn’t really need these items.That tends to be the case for most of us. First of all, let me tell you about Casady. She’s always been stylish. In fact, at one point she wanted to be a fashion designer. Then, she realized she needed to take some art classes in school. Instead, she…
I love to shop, but I also love to enjoy the holidays. I hate feeling the pressure of buying last minute gifts. I have put together a few of my favorite things. These are gifts I either have or would like to receive. In the next couple of weeks, Sandi and I will keep adding ideas to our list, so stay tuned! I…
DISCLAIMER: This post is sponsored by West Elm. All opinions are my own. Thank you to West Elm for sponsoring this post! Post contains affiliate links. Hello friends! I can’t think of anything more special than seeing through a child’s eyes the joy Christmas and the holidays bring. Last December, we celebrated the birth of our first grandchild just 4 days before Christmas. With Harlow’s…
I recently switched to Native aluminum free and paraben free deodorant, and I love it! With pretty much everything in my life, I am a person who loves to try-and-try-again until I get it just right, even when it comes to beauty products. Once I get it right, I am a loyalist. I recently “got it right” with Native Deodorant, a natural deodorant free of…
Hi, friends! Even though I put my fall decor out WAAYY before it felt like fall, I am just now getting around to sharing on the blog. I LOVE decorating for fall. The feel of cooler temperatures, the smells of soups and ciders (of course, pumpkin everything), and the thought of family gatherings always makes me feel festive. I keep my fall decor fairly simple.…
Every now and then, I get the itch to bake, and usually it is when I am craving something sweet. One of my favorite fall recipes is my friend Diane’s pumpkin bread. I am extremely picky when it comes to any kind of “breads.” Most are too dry for my liking. This recipe, however, turns out perfectly every time! These are the ingredients you will…