Hey there, sweet #summerwife readers! Happy New Year! As you know #teacherwife doesn't have quite as much time as #summerwife for blogging and all things DIY, but I still wanted to say hello and share my holiday home decor (even if it is after Christmas). Maybe, you can get some ideas and bookmark them for … Continue reading The “Winter” Wife — Christmas 2017
Dining Room
Deep Dishin’ on the Hub’s Bday
Hi sweet friends! Hope you are having a great start to your 4th of July week! We just got back from D.C. where we spent a few days sight-seeing and attending a friend's wedding. We had so much fun and I can't wait to write a post about it and share our pictures. There is … Continue reading Deep Dishin’ on the Hub’s Bday
Paint Problems
Happy Monday, friends! I hope ya'll had a great weekend! It was raining here in Dallas most of the weekend...and still drizzling today. I know we need the rain, but I am ready for the sun. I am definitely happier when the sun is shining -- anyone else have that problem? Speaking of dilemmas, I … Continue reading Paint Problems
Be Grateful.
Be thankful. Always. -Anonymous Happy November, friends! Yes, it has been awhile since I have shared a post with you. This 5th Grade teacher has had a busy, busy fall! I am so thankful for this time off to spend time relaxing with family & friends. So, to kick off this Thanksgiving Week, I wanted … Continue reading Be Grateful.
Just a Peek!

"...and all at once summer collapsed into fall." -Oscar Wilde Happy Sunday! Today is it raining, actually storming, in Texas. I'm choosing to believe this is the first sign of the season truly beginning to change, and hopefully some cooler, fall temps are on the way. Over the last week, in between grading papers and … Continue reading Just a Peek!
Easy Wall Decor
Hi sweet readers! It's officially August. Can you believe it? Where did the summer go? We spent the first part of August in Big Bend National Park, TX. I'm so excited to share one of our favorite places with you soon, right here, on the blog. Today, though, I wanted to share a simple way … Continue reading Easy Wall Decor
30 for 30: Planning a Manly Bday

If by "30" you mean "more awesome", then yes I am about to turn 30. -Anonymous This has been the year of the 30th birthday. So I'm sharing my take on a 'man-ly' 30th birthday that I threw for the hubs' last month. Invite: The theme was 30 for 30, after the ESPN Film Series … Continue reading 30 for 30: Planning a Manly Bday
Floating Bar Shelves

Cheers to the weekend! And a long, patriotic, holiday one at that. One of my favorite pieces of furniture that Greg brought into our marriage is his bar. Believe it or not, its a Craigslist find and a good one at that. After I chalk painted the dining room table and china cabinet, we continued … Continue reading Floating Bar Shelves
A Red,White and Blue Post

It's almost July. Can you believe it? Part of me is so excited for all the summer fun we have ahead and part of me is sad to see June go... I am not one for going overboard on the 4th of July decor. I leave my beach-y vibes up all summer long, but a … Continue reading A Red,White and Blue Post