Category Archives: For Fun

Dreaming of an Airstream

Stephen and I got back from another camping trip on the Buffalo River yesterday afternoon and proceeded to take it easy for the rest of the night.  While we were chilling with our feet up and episodes of Mad Men … Continue reading

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10 Creative Uses for Embroidery Thread

My mom asked me to pick up some embroidery thread for her the next time I was in Hobby Lobby, so the other day I made a trip to grab the requested colors.  I was actually a little shocked at … Continue reading

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Better Homes and Gardens Inspiration

Have you seen the new issue of Better Homes and Gardens yet?  I’m not going to give away all the good stuff, but this issue has to be one of my favorites!  I started getting the magazine about a year … Continue reading

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iPhone Inspiration

A big way we get inspired for projects around these parts is by looking at furniture, lighting, or accessories in stores or online and then trying to create that look at home for less.  When I finally updated my iPhone … Continue reading

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Fayar Craigslist Finds

You’ve probably heard me mention how much I love Craigslist once or twice (or a hundred times) before.  We’ve sold everything from computers to instruments to our old kitchen island on ol’ Craigsy, and he’s coughed up $10 dressers and … Continue reading

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Currently Obsessed With…

This movie!  Have you seen it yet? I’m making it my personal mission to see Bridesmaids before the week is out.  With a cast like Kirsten Wiig (SNL), Ellie Kemper (The Office), and Wendi McLendon-Covey (Reno 911!), it’s gotta be … Continue reading

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The Doors of Paris

I was all ready to post another edition of our Paris trip recap today when I realized that all of the photos I’d edited somehow got uploaded to flickr UNedited!  Apparently it happened with our first two recap posts as … Continue reading

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Excuse me while I Pin something…

All I have to say this morning is this: I’m already addicted to Pinterest and I just opened my account an hour ago.  Three DIY projects already on my to-do list, about a million to go.  My favorite part about … Continue reading

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Camping with the Heards

At Welcome to Heardmont we typically like to focus on what we’ve done to update our rambling 80s rancher, but every once in awhile I like to sneak in a few posts for fun and a glimpse into what life … Continue reading

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Our bedroom: Straight out of a magazine

No really.  Check out at the ad I spotted this morning in the April issue of Better Homes and Gardens. I saw this photo and just had to laugh.  First off, because that dude looks ridiculous. Secondly, because SO MANY … Continue reading

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