Beneath My Heart | Striving to create beauty in my heart and in my home.

How to White Wash Brick {Bathroom Update}

August 22, 2012 AT 4:28 pm 95 Comments

August 22, 2012 By traci 95 Comments

For anyone who is new to my blog, my family lives in a 1400 sq ft ranch that we are updating and adding on to. The addition to the house includes a master bedroom and bath downstairs and two bedrooms and a bath upstairs. When … { Read More }

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Best DIY Projects Highlights!

August 21, 2012 AT 6:45 am 13 Comments

August 21, 2012 By traci 13 Comments

I am so excited to share with you some of the highlights from my Best DIY Projects of July linky party! Click on each picture to visit each amazing blog and check out their project! Shark Pallet Art by … { Read More }

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South of France Entertaining Decor

August 20, 2012 AT 6:00 am 4 Comments

August 20, 2012 By traci 4 Comments

Do you like to travel? I sure do! Unfortunately, I have only been able to travel in the states. I REALLY want to travel abroad someday. One place I have always wanted to visit with Cy is France. I would want to sit with … { Read More }

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Autumn Decorating eBook

August 18, 2012 AT 11:17 pm 4 Comments

August 18, 2012 By traci 4 Comments

Hey Friends! I just wanted to let you know that some online friends of mine, Dave and Mary, from Front Porch Ideas and More, have created a delightful Autumn Decorating ebook This ebook features Autumn decorating ideas from 40 bloggers, … { Read More }

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Favorite “PINS” Friday!

August 17, 2012 AT 9:53 am 9 Comments

August 17, 2012 By traci 9 Comments

Happy Friday, y’all! I hope you had a great week. The boys have enjoyed their first days of school, and this mama is so grateful. Here are some of my favorite pins from Pinterest this … { Read More }

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The “Treasures” I found on the World’s Longest Yard Sale for our own home

August 16, 2012 AT 6:00 am 30 Comments

August 16, 2012 By traci 30 Comments

So, you remember that crazy adventure I took you on almost two weeks ago? It was a 5 day dream come true down The World’s Longest Yard Sale! We found so many amazing treasures for the Habitat for Humanity family that we were buying … { Read More }

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What I’m Lovin’ Wednesday

August 15, 2012 AT 8:22 am 39 Comments

August 15, 2012 By traci 39 Comments

Today, I am lovin’ that my boys are going back to school. It’s bittersweet, ya know. We’ve had some good times together this summer, and looking at this picture makes me want to cry. They are such good sports to put up … { Read More }

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Installing Faux Wood Beams {in our master bathroom}

August 13, 2012 AT 9:00 am 41 Comments

August 13, 2012 By traci 41 Comments

We are making progress in our master bathroom! A few weeks ago, I asked if you could guess what we would be doing to our ceilings in our master bathroom. Some of you guessed right… We were going to install wood beams on our … { Read More }

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Favorite “PINS” Friday!

August 10, 2012 AT 6:00 am 7 Comments

August 10, 2012 By traci 7 Comments

Whew! This week has flown by! The boys start school next week, so we will be getting back into “school” mode soon. Getting up early that first week should prove to be interesting. Anyway, here are my 12 favorite … { Read More }

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Fireplace Mantle Headboard {for a little girl’s room}

August 9, 2012 AT 10:13 am 16 Comments

August 9, 2012 By traci 16 Comments

Hello, friends! I hope you are having a great week! I wanted to share with you one of the projects I completed for the Habitat House last Sunday. I knew that I was going to need to make a headboard for … { Read More }

Filed Under DIY projects, makeover, makeovers, Uncategorized 16 Comments

Habitat for Humanity House REVEAL! {with GMC and OnStar}

August 8, 2012 AT 1:09 pm 60 Comments

August 8, 2012 By traci 60 Comments

I am so thrilled to share this final reveal video with you! Just to recap, GMC and OnStar sponsored 6 bloggers to travel down the World’s Longest Yard Sale to collect hidden treasures for a special family in Alabama. Each … { Read More }

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Day 4 and 5 of Our GMC/Onstar Road Trip

August 7, 2012 AT 12:05 am 8 Comments

August 7, 2012 By traci 8 Comments

Hey friends! I’m sorry I haven’t been able to post the last two days of my trip, but it got crazy on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, we were in a frenzy trying to get all the stuff we needed for the house, so there was not time to … { Read More }

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Day 3 of our Hidden Treasures Adventure!

August 4, 2012 AT 10:44 pm 13 Comments

August 4, 2012 By traci 13 Comments

Hey friends! This was my favorite day of the trip so far. Not only did I find some great treasure for the little girl’s room, but I got to see my boys!!! Watch the video to see the treasures I found and … { Read More }

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Day 2 of our GMC/OnStar Road Trip!

August 3, 2012 AT 12:19 pm 13 Comments

August 3, 2012 By traci 13 Comments

Hey friends! I hope you have had a great week! We started the morning in Jackson, Michigan, and I am typing away on my computer tonight in a hotel in Florence, Kentucky. We’ve had a wonderful day traveling down The World’s … { Read More }

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Our GMC/OnStar Hidden Treasure Adventure Begins!

August 2, 2012 AT 10:00 am 22 Comments

August 2, 2012 By traci 22 Comments

I told you last week that Cy and I were heading on a road trip this week with GMC, OnStar, and Habitat with Humanity down the World’s Largest Yard Sale trail. Well, our trip began today. I was planning on posting a … { Read More }

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“Best DIY Projects of July” Linky Party!

July 31, 2012 AT 8:00 am 16 Comments

July 31, 2012 By traci 16 Comments

July is over, y’all! Crazy, I tell ya! CRAZY! School starts in two weeks for my boys, and their summer will be over. They are actually somewhat excited to go back to school. The extreme heat and humidity here in Ky this … { Read More }

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Goose Creek Candle Giveaway! {Two Winners}

July 30, 2012 AT 10:23 am

July 30, 2012 By traci

I hope you had a great weekend! I have a wonderful giveaway for you today. Two wonderful Beneath My Heart readers have the chance to win a candle from Goose Creek Candle Co. I love having candles in my home. There is something so … { Read More }

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A Sunday Song {from jonathan}

July 29, 2012 AT 7:38 am 22 Comments

July 29, 2012 By traci 22 Comments

Many of you have been asking to hear another song from my son, Jonathan. Last night, he sang at a local church, so I video taped it for you. I have shared this song with you before, but I hope you enjoy it. I hope to put some new … { Read More }

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An Opportunity to Love…{Heart to Heart}

July 28, 2012 AT 6:00 am 2 Comments

July 28, 2012 By traci 2 Comments

At the beginning of the month, I received a sweet email from one of my readers, Courtney. She shared with me something on her heart. Her Aunt and Uncle and their four children are moving to Honduras to partner with a very special … { Read More }

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Favorite “Pins” Friday!

July 27, 2012 AT 6:00 am 7 Comments

July 27, 2012 By traci 7 Comments

Wow! Is it really Friday already?! Time is flying, y’all. This time next week, Cy and I will be traveling down the World’s Longest Yard Sale in our sweet GMC ride… We are soooo looking forward to … { Read More }