My name is Melissa Ringstaff and I've been blogging since 2001. I'm a pastor's wife and homeschooling mom living in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Southeastern KY. I believe you can create a home you love and I'm here to help you do exactly that. I'm so glad you're here with me. I hope we can be friends!
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Last week I visited a couple shops in the Kingsport, Tennessee area to go thrifting and antiquing. It’s one of my favorite ways to find inexpensive and unique items for my home. Thrifting home decor is a great way to give your home a collected, cozy look. You can watch my latest Thrift with Me…
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Today I’m sharing how I created a cozy fall vignette in a basket for a lovely corner in the living room. This project started when I discovered a charming vintage Anna Green Gables doll while thrifting in our favorite antique mall, which sparked memories of my love for the classic TV show. I thought it…
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Originally published February 2011. Updated February 2025. I have four girls still at home. We have a lot of laundry. There are two ways I make laundry chores easier for myself are: #1 My two teen daughters do their own laundry. They have set days. Sarah’s laundry day is Sunday and Emily’s is Monday. This means…
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