decorating Archives - Kathryn Whitaker

A Little Front Door Pretty

Soooo, this post was due a way long time ago. I got sidetracked. It happens when you’re nesting. After Christmas, I got inspired to do something – anything – to brighten our front door during the springtime. I didn’t actually make it reality until March, but WHATEVER. It all started with this wreath I spied…

Merry Christmas Eve: Welcome to our Home!

I pray you’re having a beautiful Christmas Eve, full of memories and joy. And, if your kids are fighting like mine, I feel your pain. Blame it on the sugar rush. Have a lovely holiday weekend even if things aren’t going perfectly. The peace? It will come. That I promise. I’m sharing our Christmas Eve…

Welcome to Christmas at Our House: A Home Tour

There are many things to love about Christmas, but you know what I’m the biggest fan of these days? The preparation. For me, that preparation is manifested in tangible things: decking the halls, baking, making gifts, wrapping presents, reading Christmas stories, watching “It’s a Wonderful Life”, going to confession and attending Mass. No doubt, it…

Top Ten: Nursery Must-Have’s

I’m not a professional interior designer, nor am I the Baby Whisperer. But after bearing five sweet babies and decorating their nurseries, I have learned a few things about what’s nice, important and completely unnecessary. But, let’s go ahead and get this out of the way. You won’t find a Diaper Genie or a Wipe Warmer on this…

{Advent} Decking the Halls

I love to decorate – anything. I’m pretty sure I get it from my mom. You should see HER house this time of year. I ain’t got nothing on the momster. Maybe I do it because it brings back such good memories for me. The time spent “getting the house ready” with my mom was precious…