Hey there! I’m Cindy, and I’m so glad you’ve decided to visit. I’ve been an Interior Designer and Home Stager (Interior Motiv) for decades. Because I love helping others and think everyone should love the home they have, blogging is my dearest avenue and adventure.
The Mister and I are empty nesters and are trying to decide whether we want to stay in the suburbs of Dallas, move to the country, or maybe try the summers somewhere north, where it’s much cooler. Until then, we travel down to the almost 100-year-old family farmhouse in Navasota, TX. We may eventually move ourselves in and become hobby ranchers, but for now, we make the trip about twice a month.
Besides our 3 kids and a SIL, we have a grand dog and a BLM mustang and burro. I’m not one to want to live in a small town permanently, but when we host friends in Navasota, I could stay at the farmhouse for weeks and weeks.
Having two homes is a lot to take care of, but for a girl who loves to visit antique stores and markets, it gives me an excuse to shop for my love of cottage/vintage/timeless/repurposed décor.
All of us April 2023
A Few Random Facts
First and Foremost: I love Jesus. I am His, and He is mine. It can’t get any better than that.
Fave Color: Pink! From pale blush to bubble gum to fuchsia, it’s all beautiful.
Fave Holiday: My birthday (yep, mhmm, that’s right). I celebrate the entire month of September!
Fave Movies: Pride and Prejudice, but I’ll watch a good ol’ superhero movie any day of the week.
Fave Pastime: Playing games. Mahjong, Pictionary, Catch Phrase, cards, Skip-Bo, almost anything. Not Monopoly or Life – they take way too long.
Fave Food: I could eat Tex-Mex or steak every day. I’m a carnivore for sure, but some days mac-n-cheese and almond-flavored wedding cake would make my day.
Fave Drink: Sweet tea (no lemon) or Big Red. Yum!
Fave Design Style: Because we have two homes that are very distinct in appearance, I am drawn to different styles. At the farmhouse, I love a country living/cottage style with countless vintage pieces with chippy white goodness thrown in. And the colors are primarily various shades of white. At our everyday home, I love a timeless, traditional look with a bit of vintage, whimsy, and a lot more color. I honestly like them all. You name it, I can find something about it I like.
I laugh at just about anything – okay, everything; even things I shouldn’t. That sounds terrible, but I’m just keeping it real. I’m direct (some say blunt), but I try never to intentionally hurt someone’s feelings. I have been known to put my foot in my mouth and have been called ditsy. Not sure why; I think I’m smart and have more common sense than most.
I believe that in serving others, you are also served. I believe in chivalry and good manners. I want to live a life glorifying the Lord and be a good example to my friends, family, and strangers even though some days are a complete fail.
I’m still crazy about my high school sweetheart/hubby (a.k.a. the Mister, Mr. Wonderful, and IT Genius)
I love our 4 adulting kids (3 of my own and 1 SIL) more than I ever thought possible. They keep life interesting for sure.
And I like old people. They are so cute – even the grouchy ones. I suspect I’ll be the one rolling around in a wheelchair, biting everyone or whacking them with a cane, but hopefully loved. 😉
Thanks for reading this far, and I hope you enjoy the blog and find lots of inspiration. Big hugs!