I have a new helper here at Seeking Lavender Lane as I've been expanding the shop and candle line, much of the work has me spread so thin that I was so excited when Kelly reached out to me. She's been so wonderful and helping me promote my content, package boxes, and now even helped with designing this blog post for you all. I always want to be transparent with you all here when it comes to this kind of stuff. I know many bloggers that have a team of people that help them and it always appears ... Read more

Hi, Welcome I hope you have been enjoying this Christmas Tree blog hop, hosted by Stephanie at Casa Watkins If you're just stopping in and don't know about the hop, its a great week of beautiful Christmas trees all decorated so beautifully by some of the most talented ladies in the design blog world. If you are just stopping over from Our Fifth House blog, welcome! I am sharing our European Christmas Tree today that just coordinates so wonderfully with the aesthetic of my home. So, after years ... Read more

This year especially, I am understanding the feeling of what small businesses go through. Though I feel like my blog is a small business that I've been working at for the last 8 years I can now understand the view from having a product line and online shop . The perspective into the true small business adventures that retailers/makers have. Every small detail it takes to make a product, wrap a product, protect is from shipping casualties, and of course the up and downs of your bank account as ... Read more

Have you ever heard of Oprah's Favorite Things???? I mean so many of those pieces and products she selects helps small businesses, they provide great gifting ideas, and are tasteful products that you might not have ever heard of if she didn't recommend. So, I thought gosh why not do my own Favorite Things post, products that I fell in love with either throughout this year or am eyeing up for my own Christmas list. I think I've got a list just for you to scroll through that will either end up ... Read more

There is nothing quite like baking to get you into the holiday spirit. I love to make a ton of baked goods, wrap them beautifully and give them out to family and friends. Listening to Christmas music while trays of cookies are in the oven and special breads are being mixed are one of the best sights and sounds of the season. I like to plan in advance for baking so that I have all the essentials and tools I need. There are so many neat tools, gadgets and packaging out there! Here I have collected ... Read more

Our office went from Black to Brown and I am so excited about it!!!! I loved our moody office but I was ready for a change! Its been a few weeks now that we've been working on this room, prepping it for the Christmas season. We painted the office, added crown molding (the dummy way), lime washed the ceiling, and changed up some of the décor. We have a few more details that I plan to add like hanging photos on the one wall opposite above the printer, and adding some curtains. Still on the ... Read more

That's right, holiday season, hosting season...we have to think about all those last minute projects that need to get done before we starting hosting again. What walls need a little touch ups, what towels need replacing, and how we can have an inviting house where guests feel welcomed and at home. This is a collaborative post with Walmart Home, all opinions expressed are 100% my own. There may be some affiliate links listed in this post that I make a small commission from, with no added cost ... Read more

Halloween Décor Have you ever seen a décor piece from your favorite shop and thought...I could totally knock that off, or found something at the flea market and thought I know I can make something cool from this...but what???? Well both those ideas crossed paths as I passed up many bocce balls this summer at the flea markets (even shared how they were trending in Brimfield Antique Show HERE) but not until my knock off idea finally hit me a little too late this fall...until...I found the ... Read more

I have currently been obsessing over wood burning stoves and I am really loving how they add charm to these English cottage looks. Wood burning stoves are a great alternative to traditional  fireplaces and adding a stove can help achieve an English cottage style in your space while warming up your home during  the cooler months. Not only are these stoves super cute but they are better for the environment, efficient, clean  and add value to your home or any space you put them ... Read more

I can't believe it but Christmas is just around the corner and in this post I am sharing the Top 10 Best Old World Christmas Trees. What exactly would make a Christmas tree have an old world vibe? Some elements to add to your tree that can create an old world feel are Paper ornaments, Garland, dried fruit slices, pinecones, ribbons and cinnamon sticks. Sometimes it's what you pair around the tree as well that will really pull the look together to create a certain mood. I just love the way ... Read more