A refreshing jar of infused water containing slices of lime, sprigs of mint, and possibly other herbs on a wooden surface, alongside fresh limes and mint leaves.

Random thoughts on a Saturday morning full of sunshine:

1. We are all about hockey right now, and we are cheering on our Dallas team that’s in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Go STARS.

2. If you need a little tan boost for graduation or a party or even a Mother’s Day celebration?

These are my tried and true. They are sitting on my counter right now.

You can see them here.

3. Remember that herb garden we planted last year? I’m recreating it again this year. Fresh herbs taste SO MUCH better. I use the mint in drinks and the rosemary, the sage, and the basil for cooking.

4. It was a fun week on the blog. We discussed:

5. Make sure you are getting your water in. Water has made such a difference in my weight loss journey.

And it makes my skin glow.

So drink your water. 🙂

And now?

Want some fun ideas for the week?

No worries.

I GOT YOU.

A dark mantel decorated with blue hydrangeas, white flowers, green ferns, butterflies, and tall white candles, with books and a gold-framed mirror in the background on black shelves.

Isn’t this the prettiest mantel?

I love the ferns and the hydrangeas.

See the entire how-to here.

A close-up of sliced chocolate chip banana bread on a wooden cutting board, with chocolate chips scattered around.

The only thing better than banana bread?

It’s banana bread with chocolate chips.

You can see the recipe for this yummy banana bread here.

A light blue front door adorned with a wicker basket filled with white flowers. The entrance is flanked by potted plants and rustic lanterns. A doormat with a blue pattern lies on the brick pathway leading to the door. The house number, 434, is displayed to the left.

Look at this cute block print rug.

It’s a DIY project.

You can see the how-to here.

A charming entryway with a blue and white exterior, featuring a Dutch door with vibrant pink flowers. Potted plants and flowers are arranged on the porch, with a natural fiber doormat on the blue floor.

 

It can be a little hard to choose a paint color.

That’s why it’s so important to chat with friends about it.

You can see all the tips here.

In random news:

This sweet cottage by the sea

This country home in Normandy

These ways to use thrifted containers

Is it cheaper to build or buy a house?

These chicken caesar salad wraps

Travel hacks to make your next trip easier

These DIY projects

10 tiny house ideas that maximize space

The CUTEST ruffle pants that pull on

The prettiest FREE chinoserie printables

This before and after hutch

What to put on a kitchen island

And this

This kitchen remodel is so beautiful

A white house with the address “SEVEN HUNDRED ONE” above the black front door, decorated with green wreaths and potted pink flowers on the steps and porch. Two planters on either side have monogrammed covers.

I completely redid my house tour.

I added categories and grouped posts together to make it easier to navigate.

You can see it here.

Six decorative throw pillows with various patterns, including floral, stripes, checks, and embroidered bees, in neutral shades of beige, brown, and white, displayed against a striped background.

Have you seen the new pillow drop from My Texas House?

Look at the embroidered bee pillow.

You can see them all here.

DIY-column-solution

And one more for the road

Every time I drive into the driveway they make me so happy.

Here are all the details (and the before and after) on how we covered these metal columns.

Happy random Saturday to you

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Posted On: April 24, 2026

Written By: KariAnne Wood

Comments

  1. Image for Kris Kris

    I knew you would feature the Danish cottage. Isn't it a dream? I appreciate when people do reviews of DIY projects to see how they last over time, and I agree, hers have aged well. Lucy's mantel uses those sweet butterflies that you included a few weeks ago. I bookmarked the travel ideas--what a comprehensive list! Enjoy your Saturday!

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  2. Image for Marlene Stephenson Marlene Stephenson

    So much to see and so fun to see everything. Very entertaining, thanks and have a rest of a great weekend.

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  3. Image for Anna Price Anna Price

    Oh my gosh! I love fresh herbs. Yes. I too add them to my water. The pillows you shared by My Texas House are adorable. Thank you for sharing all of these resources! P.s I’m so excited about summer yard-saling.

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