• A Table Full of Memories

    Yay! It’s Friday, and I’m MORE than ready for the weekend! I hope you’ve had a terrific week. And ladies, not only is it Friday, but it’s Joyful Friday here at A Cup for the Next Chapter! So, let’s think back over the last seven days. What were the moments of joy you experienced? Keep in mind, this doesn’t have to be an earth-shaking event! I’m talking about those times when you felt a sense of peace and happiness. One of my joyful moments this week took me back to a special place from my childhood. Last Saturday night, my husband and I met my brother and his wife, along…

  • Fall Decorating Mini-Series ~ Week 3: A Cozy Fall Mantel Without Spending a Fortune

    Happy Friday Eve, ladies! My coffee has been brewing for the past few minutes, and the kitchen smells very homey! Hopefully, you’re enjoying a hot beverage in your favorite mug this morning! Well, can you believe it? We’re already on Week 3 of my fall decorating mini-series! Last week, we talked about tablescapes. You can read that post here: https://acupforthenextchapter.com/fall-decorating-mini-series-week-2-tablescape-ideas/ This week, we’re moving into the family room to decorate the mantel for fall! My mantel is the main focal point of my family room, so I like to put a lot of thought into how I want it to look for each season. Notice I said a lot of…

  • Wednesday TLC: Why Bootcut Jeans Have a Front-Row Seat in My Closet

    Ladies, how in the world did we already make it to Wednesday? Not to mention, I just took a look at that darn calendar and, holy cow, we’re smack in the middle of October! Yes, time is just flying by, my friends! Well, I had a really great cup of coffee this morning, and I’m ready to get this day rolling on! Last night, I was doing some thinking about the blog, and I’ve decided that I want Wednesdays to be my TLC day – a chance to have some fun with fashion, beauty, skincare, shopping, and the little things that make us feel good about ourselves. It’s a great…