This is what happens when you add color and pattern to a small space A few months ago we switched some rooms around. You can get caught up on switcheroo here. This small space used to be the sitting area right off the kitchen. If you are from the South, we refer to the room as…
My fireplace will work like a beast this winter. We are a family that enjoys being cozy and getting warm from a great fire. Since we got the fireplace fixed over the summer, we are making up for the years that it was out of order. Each morning my hubby will light a fire before the kids get…
In true tradition here on the blog, I wanted to share a reflection of 2016 at Duke Manor Farm. A look back at some of the moments, highlights and life in general that went on during the year. I hope the New Year is going well for all of you. 7 days in and I am…
Happy Holidays and welcome to my holiday home tour at Duke Manor Farm. If you are new to my blog, you can read more about my real life funny at Duke Manor Farm here. Holiday Home Tour at Duke Manor Farm Last week I opened Duke Manor Farm up for a holiday tour that showcased my…
5 Healthy tips to incorporate into your lifestyle I stay pretty busy around Duke Manor Farm. Whether it’s taking care of the property, projects, the animals or the kids, I always feel like I am always moving my body at a pretty decent pace. Unfortunately, feeding the animals or bush hogging the pastures doesn’t always equate…
Welcome to the home for the holidays event. I will have a full list of links to amazing holiday vignettes, projects and home tours. There is even a giveway for a $250.00 and I would love for you to win. Details at the end of the post. The tour continues through the weekend and you don’t…
Welcome to the Holiday Housewalk 2016 at Duke Manor Farm. This is always such a treat to be included in the tour each year and Jennifer Rizzo does an amazing job pulling this event together. 30+ blogs sharing their beautiful holiday homes. Special thanks to Wayfair for sponsoring this tour of homes. If you are coming over…
I’m excited to be joining the Home for the Holidays blog tour sponsored by Sondra Lyn at Home! This is my 3rd year participating in the tour and it’s always a great way to kick off the holiday season. You can see last years tour here. This week there are 30 blogs with a different…
As we prepare to give thanks with family and friends later this week, I am giving thanks to getting some much needed projects around the house done during the break. One of them was way to good not to pass up and share amongst the sea of gift guides, last minute thanksgiving table settings and…
Caring for miniature roses indoors is easier then you think. I am sharing 4 simple tips to help your green thumb.
There is no denying that we are a family of cozy throws and stuffed animals around here. Take a look for yourself. The proof is in the Den as we speak…or read. And since cuddling is one of our favorite pastimes when the weather turns chilly, having cozy and affordable throws around the house is especially…
A few months back we had a chance to visit Cocoa Beach for the day. It was right before we sailed off for our family cruise. Cocoa Beach is just south of the port in Cape Canaveral so it was a perfect place to spend a couple of days. I will summarize Cocoa Beach in a few words….Sleepy Surf Beach…