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Pretty in Plaids

a life, home, and style blog

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    • Overcoming a Bitter and Anxious Heart Series
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The Wool Plaid Tote

December 15, 2020

See how I incorporate plaid into more than just my decorating.
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DIY Pottery Barn Look-Alike Candlesticks

November 26, 2020

See how I transformed these candlesticks into Pottery Barn lookalikes.
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God’s Power is Not Limited to Our Human Understanding

November 9, 2020

When God doesn't answer our prayer the way we want, where do we look?
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The Only One this is Hurting is Me

October 27, 2020

Forgiveness. What a concept. It must be so nice to just forgive so freely, so naturally. Me? This does not come so naturally for me. I have to work at it and I have to work hard. And guess what? I’m still not there yet. I’m not your ...
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A Cozy Autumn Basket

October 22, 2020

I cannot believe that we are almost to the end of October! It is going by way too fast. I love this month and I hope to be able to enjoy it as much as I can before it’s gone. I put together a cozy autumn vignette and I am so excited to ...
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Keep Your Words Beautiful

October 15, 2020

What does that mean? This is a tough one. This is something that I feel led to discuss because I struggle with this and it is something so important to talk about. Some recent events have stunned and shocked me and I felt the need to share my ...
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An Extraordinary Autumn

October 1, 2020

Happy October! Anyone that knows me knows that I absolutely adore the fall season. I mean, it’s not that hard to figure out when I have more pumpkins, fall plaid blankets, and fall decorations to count. I buy more fall decorations every ...
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Overcoming a Bitter and Anxious Heart Part II

August 13, 2020

Here I am sitting in my bedroom with my cozy throw pillows and blankets, a lavender vanilla scented candle lit, writing about a topic that is so very important to my heart. In my last post in this series, I broke down a little of what I was ...
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Overcoming a Bitter and Anxious Heart

May 17, 2020

Are you one that struggles with bitterness or anxiety? Do you wish there was a miracle that could just take those feelings away? Unfortunately, there isn’t. Bitterness can tear you apart and even potentially ruin good relationships. I have ...
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An Outdoor Fall Tablescape

September 20, 2019

Wow has it been a while since I’ve been on here! I’ve had quite a few posts lined up in my drafts but never got around to actually finishing them. But, that is about to change! I am feeling so inspired by this fall season and I ...
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How Home Decor Can Inspire Hospitality

April 29, 2019

In this post, I am interviewing my mom who loves home decor and entertaining. I believe that hospitality is important and as Christians, can aid in leading a life that can minister to others. An encouraging brunch, helpful Bible Study, or any ...
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Wicker Basket Update

April 25, 2019

I completed a fun little project and wanted to share how easy it was to do. My mom had this adorable basket that she wasn’t using anymore so she gave it to me. I loved it, but thought a different color leather strap would look cute, so I ...
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Cottage Style Bookshelf Makeover

April 18, 2019

I recently refinished a beautiful cottage style shelf that my mom had custom made for her. It was stained green with wood bead board on the back. It was a beautiful piece, but the color didn’t match her style anymore and she no longer had ...
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A Welcoming Easter Bench

April 16, 2019

Happy Tuesday, friends! I haven’t posted a new vignette in a while and I thought this would be perfect to share for Easter. I won this bunny pillow in an Instagram giveaway last year and I just think it is so cute! Perfect for the Easter ...
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Guide To Furniture Painting

April 13, 2019

I have made a Prezi Presentation to guide you through some of the basic steps of furniture refinishing. Turning ugly furniture into something beautiful is a huge passion of mine and I have given you some of my tips and basic knowledge in this ...
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How To Style A Spring Mantle

April 8, 2019

Putting together a fresh mantel for a new season can be really exciting. I love to be creative and try some new and different ideas. I helped my mom put together her spring mantle and I love how it turned out. This is actually her mantel from ...
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I blogged some fall decor this weekend and couldn’t wait to share with you! Head over to prettyinplaids.com to read more. 🤍
I blogged a small corner of my fall decor this wee I blogged a small corner of my fall decor this weekend! I am feeling so inspired and I can’t wait to share more content with you very soon. Read more about this post and the reason why I took such a long break from the blog at the link in my profile. 🍂🤍
To the girl that can’t let it go, I hear you. I To the girl that can’t let it go, I hear you. I wrote a new blog post just for you, up on prettyinplaids.com now. ❤️ Forgiveness is hard. It’s hard to move past things that hurt so deeply. I hope you will find peace in this post, because I understand how difficult letting go can be. 

In other news, I’m feeling so pampered after meeting up with a friend to get a mani/pedi. I don’t do it often, but I just love getting my nails done. Having pretty nails makes me feel so confident. What have you done recently that makes you feel confident?
I was published in a national magazine! I have bee I was published in a national magazine! I have been keeping it a little secret from Instagram for a couple days, but one of my chalk paint projects was published in the June/July issue of @countrywomanmagazine! This is such an honor for me. I have dreamed of this moment and I still can’t believe it actually happened. I wrote a whole blog post that’s live now, so head to the link in my bio to read it! I am so grateful to have this space to share my ideas and designs, and to you all who support me along the way. You can find the magazine at places like Barnes and Noble, Target, Walmart, etc... all throughout the US and Canada. I can’t wait for you to read it! ❤️
One of my absolute favorite aspects of blogging ha One of my absolute favorite aspects of blogging has to be building relationships with brands that I have grown to love. @coppercure is one of my favorite shops for my love of copper and they were so generous to gift me with this pitcher. The quality is outstanding and it looks beautiful. I threw together a copper styling guide on the blog today and would love for you to check it out! The link is in my bio. ❤️
Spring has definitely made itself known here in Mi Spring has definitely made itself known here in Michigan. It is so beautiful out and I wanted to share these spring inspired cards that I recently made. They are so simple and you can find all of the supplies at your local @hobbylobby. I wrote about them on prettyinplaids.com today, so head to my profile to read! ❤️

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