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

Jonathan’s Performance at the Ky Opry!

April 22, 2013 AT 8:58 pm 30 Comments

April 22, 2013 By traci 30 Comments

Last week, I traveled to Utah for the SNAP conference on Wednesday. I had originally planned on staying in Utah through Sunday, but left early Saturday morning so I could see Jonathan perform in the Talent Search at the Ky Opry. And I … { Read More }

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“Best DIY Projects” Highlights!

April 22, 2013 AT 8:55 am 10 Comments

April 22, 2013 By traci 10 Comments

Whew! What a week! I am still trying to recover from my trip to Utah for the SNAP! conference, and then my quick trip home to the Ky Opry on Saturday to see Jonathan perform. Which, btw, he made it into the top 6 in the Junior … { Read More }

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Favorite “PINS” Friday!

April 19, 2013 AT 3:47 am 4 Comments

April 19, 2013 By traci 4 Comments

Hey Y’all! I’m hanging out in Utah today with some of my favorite peeps at the SNAP conference. I am having so much fun!!! Wish you were here with me. Here are my favorite pins from this … { Read More }

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OshKoshB’Gosh $5,000 Gift Card Sweepstakes {and $50 gift card giveaway for beneath my heart readers!}

April 18, 2013 AT 2:58 pm

April 18, 2013 By traci

Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by OshKosh B’gosh, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. Hey Friends! It’s time!!! Hurry for your last chance to submit a video entry of your B’gosh … { Read More }

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The Lily Pad Cottage

April 17, 2013 AT 8:29 am 7 Comments

April 17, 2013 By traci 7 Comments

I have a blog that I love. It's called The Lily Pad Cottage. Kelly is the wonderful creative person behind this blog, and I enjoy every one of her posts. Some of my favorite are all of the beautiful chalkboard designs she … { Read More }

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Painting Kitchen Cabinets White

April 16, 2013 AT 6:00 am 35 Comments

April 16, 2013 By traci 35 Comments

As I am writing this post, I am sitting on the couch watching the news of the bombing at the Boston Marathon. My heart is heavy, and I get chills watching the videos from that moment. I am praying for all of those that have been … { Read More }

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Mailbox makeover {Improving Curb Appeal}

April 14, 2013 AT 9:40 pm 44 Comments

April 14, 2013 By traci 44 Comments

We moved into our house almost two years ago, and we inherited this sad, sad little mailbox when we did. The red flag was broken and the numbers were barely hanging on. And the mailbox was connected to the wood post … { Read More }

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We’ve got chicken problems….here’s some great advice!

April 13, 2013 AT 1:53 pm 40 Comments

April 13, 2013 By traci 40 Comments

So I told y’all last week that the boys got six new baby chicks. They are the cutest things ever, and the boys have been in awe of them. Currently, the boys have made a set up for the chicks in their bedroom. The plan is to … { Read More }

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Favorite “PINS” Friday!

April 11, 2013 AT 10:00 pm 12 Comments

April 11, 2013 By traci 12 Comments

Hey friends! Happy Friday to YOU!! I pray you have had a good week. And if not, I pray your weekend makes it better. This week, Eli had his very first t-ball game. My boys haven’t played baseball for 2 years, and I have sooo … { Read More }

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Our Master Closet Makeover Begins! {with EasyClosets}

April 10, 2013 AT 5:58 pm 22 Comments

April 10, 2013 By traci 22 Comments

I am so thrilled that we are beginning to start our master closet renovation! We have lived in this house for 22 months, and the first 6 of those months, our master bedroom was a small 11x11 room. I tried to find pictures of … { Read More }

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A New Kitchen Faucet!

April 9, 2013 AT 9:55 pm 12 Comments

April 9, 2013 By traci 12 Comments

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Moen, Incorporated for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. After installing this beautiful Moen faucet in our guest bathroom, I am a HUGE fan of Moen products. I … { Read More }

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Spring Break fun!

April 7, 2013 AT 10:21 pm 23 Comments

April 7, 2013 By traci 23 Comments

I hope you guys had a great weekend! Cy and I took the boys to the Louisville Zoo over the weekend since it was the last few days of their spring break. We love going to the zoo. Especially Luke, my budding herpetologist! We … { Read More }

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Favorite “PINS” Friday!

April 4, 2013 AT 10:27 pm 29 Comments

April 4, 2013 By traci 29 Comments

Hey Friends! I hope you have had a good week. Mine has been a little hard. My Aunt Sue, that I asked you to pray for, passed away on Monday. Her funeral is today, and Jonathan is singing Chris Tomlin’s version of Amazing Grace, … { Read More }

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My 4 boys and their 6 Chicks!

April 4, 2013 AT 11:04 am 49 Comments

April 4, 2013 By traci 49 Comments

Well, we have done something in our family that I never thought we would ever do. My boys have the way of talking me into things that I never dreamed I would say yes to. This is definitely one of those things! Warning to my Dad: … { Read More }

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Craft Closet Storage

April 3, 2013 AT 8:00 am 27 Comments

April 3, 2013 By traci 27 Comments

Hey guys! Thank you so much for all of your sweet words about my craft closet! Many of you asked where I got some of the containers for my pegboard, so I wanted to share that info with you quickly today. Some of the … { Read More }

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“Best DIY Projects of March” Linky Party!

April 2, 2013 AT 8:22 am 17 Comments

April 2, 2013 By traci 17 Comments

I was laying in bed at about 5:00 this morning and couldn’t fall back to sleep, when all of a sudden it hit me, “Ack! I didn’t post my linky party on Sunday!” I hope I didn’t ruin anyone’s Easter weekend because of it. … { Read More }

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{Craft} Closet Makeover

March 31, 2013 AT 6:06 pm 109 Comments

March 31, 2013 By traci 109 Comments

I have finally finished my craft closet makeover! Woo to the hoo! It has taken me a little longer than I had originally planned because of that “little” surgery I had a few weeks ago. {wink} But thanks to Lowe’s I was able … { Read More }

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Favorite “Pins” Friday!

March 28, 2013 AT 10:19 pm 3 Comments

March 28, 2013 By traci 3 Comments

Hey Friends! I hope you had another great week, and I pray you have a very blessed Easter weekend. I am definitely looking forward to it. Here are my favorite pins from Pinterest this … { Read More }

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DIY Thank You Cards {with Sketch Pens}

March 27, 2013 AT 9:04 am 4 Comments

March 27, 2013 By traci 4 Comments

Ooooh, I have a new “toy” to share with you today! That’s what I call it. A toy. Why? Because it is so much fun to play with! I LOVE my Silhouette Cameo, but until yesterday all I ever used it for was cutting out … { Read More }

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Our Durable New Rug {SmartStrand}

March 25, 2013 AT 11:14 pm 8 Comments

March 25, 2013 By traci 8 Comments

We have hardwood floors throughout our house except for two small rooms, the playroom and the office. And to be honest, the carpet in those two rooms looks disgusting even though they where brand new when we moved in less than 2 years … { Read More }