White Gables Blog

I promised I would share some of the holiday decorating ideas that I shared in my presentation a few weeks ago, so here is my first idea! It’s a moss wreath that can be used for Christmas, but it could also be changed up and used for Spring/Summer as well. I made it for less […]

I hope you all had a great holiday weekend! Mine consisted of food, food, and more food! And, of course, great family times. But, oh, the food! I thought I’d share some pics of my parents’ dining room. Isn’t it pretty? They recently re-did some of the decor in this room – painted the walls, changed […]

Avery ~ my sweet firstborn. Jack ~ my snuggly boy who makes me laugh every single day. Violet ~ my busy little baby who keeps me on my toes. Hubs who puts up with my shenanigans. And loves me despite me. My job, which is also my hobby. It doesn’t feel like work and fulfills the […]

It’s that time of week again! Just one outfit to show today…  Dress: Goodwill Cardi: H & M Boots: Goodwill Flower pin: made by me

This is my newest nephew Luke, born last Friday. Is he not just the cutest thing?? His parents are my younger brother Kyle and his wife Heather. I took Avery and my nieces Anna & Libby to the hospital to see Luke. They had so much fun holding him! Avery just adored him. Oh, that hair! […]

I found an unusual piece of fence in a barn recently and was so excited about the possibilities for it! I cleaned it up and touched up the paint and stain, then added the quote. You can find the sign in my Etsy shop here. I adore the look of it hanging on a wall […]

Confession: I do not enjoy cooking. And I enjoy baking even less. I could eat cereal for almost every meal and be perfectly happy. Food is not very high on my priority list. It comes after my hot glue gun and my paint brush. My poor family. But I’ve been trying to do better lately […]

It’s Wednesday, so that means it’s “What I Wore” time again! Saturday: Cardi: Goodwill (J. Crew) Scarf: gift (Ann Taylor Loft) Skirt: Forever 21 Boots: Plato’s Closet consignment Belt: Goodwill (Target)   Sunday: Top & Cardi: Ann Taylor Loft Outlet Pants: Banana Republic Outlet Shoes: Goodwill Flower pin: made by me

Last week I spoke at a women’s event at Christian Fellowship Church. It was such a fun night! I brought along a car load (or two) of my fall and Christmas projects to show and demonstrate. Because of speaking at this event, I’ve had to get a head-start on getting my Christmas decorations ready to […]

I can’t believe I’m doing this, but I’ve decided to put this painting in my Etsy shop. I love the piece, but as usual I’ve gotten some more ideas and want to try something new for above my mantle. The painting measures 32″ x 36″ and is a one-of-a-kind piece that I painted several months […]

I’m linking up to the Pleated Poppy for “What I Wore Wednesday” today and just have one outfit to share. It’s all about layering! Tank: Target White top: Goodwill (Old Navy) Jacket: Plato’s Closet consignment Skinny jeans: Kmart Boots: Plato’s Closet consignment Happy Wednesday! 

These days my life seems to be a whirlwind of trying to keep my head above water. I’m so excited for all the things that I’m doing and am involved with but it’s a daily struggle to keep my priorities in correct order and to have a life that’s balanced. It’s in challenging times like […]