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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When the weather starts to cool down and we’re gathering around the fire more often, chili just seems like the way to go, you know? I love making a big pot of chili and serving it with homemade, hot buttered corn bread. Oh and by the way, my cornbread recipe won Best in Show at…
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A couple weeks ago I went shopping at one of the largest antique malls in the Chattanooga, TN area. Today I’m sharing my spring home decor haul and vintage finds with you! I’d never been to the Mercantile at the Ridge before but I had seen the billboards for it many time! We had spent…
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Thrift with Me & Thrift Haul #4
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…