Thoughtfully Styled

Party Animal Theme

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Shindigz on this party animal theme! Thoughtfully Styled received products and/or payment for this post.  Friends, I was beginning to wonder if this party would ever happen! With the help of Shindigz we planned and planned our kiddos' 8th birthday party down to the last detail. The party animal theme was so much fun. However, when the party day ... Read the Post

Sweet Sixteen Birthday Party

Spring time means party time in my world! So many friends and family have birthdays and I love when I'm asked for my assistance with their parties! I've known this birthday girl since she was in Kindergarten! Helping throw her sweet sixteen birthday party was such a joy! The birthday girl had just one request for her party and that was the color scheme! She wanted pastel blue, pastel yellow ... Read the Post

Holiday Hosting

One of my favorite things in the world is hosting parties in our home. We love being around the people that mean the most to us and making them feel loved. Holiday hosting can be overwhelming if you don't have a plan! Here are my tried and true must haves when hosting a holiday event! Must have #1 : Elegant Ambiance I wanted the twinkle lights and candles light up this party and create a cozy, ... Read the Post

Elegant Thanksgiving Tablescape

Happy November, friends! It's holiday season and I couldn't be more excited! I have been working on our elegant Thanksgiving tablescape because we are hosting this year. I can't tell you how much it means to me to host again since this time last year we were in the thick of remodeling after Hurricane Harvey. This year I went all neutral! I've been known to use all kinds of things for ... Read the Post

Family Photo Ideas

Hello y'all! If you've been following along for any length of time you know I'm obsessed with the holidays AND family! I thought it would be fun to show you how I select outfits for our Christmas photos each year. Here are a few family photo ideas and tips! TIP 1 : BLEND, BUT DON'T MATCH (Photo by Diamond Oak Photography) This pic is from last year and it definitely one of my favorites. We ... Read the Post

Not So Spooky Halloween Decor

Not so spooky Halloween decor is my jam! I love decorating for just about every holiday and Halloween is no different. But, I'm not a fan of scary things so here's my interpretation of a fun Halloween set-up. Simple decor with neutral touches seem to be the way I lean these days. I also love to throw in a few statement pieces to spice things up -- like for instance! These gorgeous cookies ... Read the Post

Simple Fall Porch Decor

Happy Fall, y'all! Oh my goodness the temperature has dropped a bit here and we couldn't be happier! We are celebrating by decorating with simple fall porch decor! This year I since we have a new front door, I decided to add some black pumpkins to the mix. They are perfect for Halloween too! In fact I'm working on a fun Halloween post that I can't wait to share with y'all!  /  / / This ... Read the Post

Entryway Decorating Ideas

If you follow along on Instagram, you've seen a couple of these pics. I have more I want to add to our entryway but I'm happy with how it's coming along so far. Here are some entryway decorating ideas. The entryway is the first impression of your home. Make sure it's welcoming and sets the tone for the rest of the home. Lighting, soft textures, light scents, and little clutter are ways to ... Read the Post

Big Girl Bedroom Reveal

Hello friends! It's been a while since I've cranked out a blog post. The beginning of the school year has been hectic, but I'm loving getting back into a routine. I will be much better about posting as I have tons of new content! After our home flooded in Hurricane Harvey I knew that I wanted our kids bedrooms to be finished first and ready for them when we got to move back home. I've shared our ... Read the Post

Laundry Room Renovation

It's hard to remember what our laundry room was like before the flood! I probably blocked it out of my mind. It was large but not super functional. However, since the laundry room renovation it's way more user friendly. With the exception of underclothes and towels I hang everything to dry. The hanging area was an absolute must for me. It has been amazing so far. I added these huge drawers ... Read the Post

Master Bedroom Renovation

I don't know about y'all, but I've always done a terrible job at making our master bedroom a true retreat. We always focused on the rest of the house and put our space last. Now that we have renovated (see the reasons here) I wish we had done it sooner! For the first time in my life I truly have a tranquil master bedroom. From the color palate, to the soft textures and furniture pieces our master ... Read the Post

Master Bathroom Renovation

Hey, y'all! I have enjoyed sharing our home renovation, room by room with y'all! The response to our kitchen renovation was so sweet. If you missed it you can see it here. I'm SO excited to share our master bathroom renovation! I still have a lot of styling to do but since construction is finally finished I couldn't help myself. I'm sure by now y'all have noticed that I am a huge fan of ... Read the Post