Ever wonder which items your favorite designers, tastemakers and folks about town just can’t live without? We definitely do! To sate our curiosity, we’re asking a different person to share a few of their favorite things each week. This week, At Home in Arkansas guest blogger, DIY maven and Live the Home Life blogger, Cara Wilkerson, is sharing her must-have items:
1.      Hand tools
DIYers at every skill level count on the tool belt trifecta: a tapemeasurer, hammer & screwdriver. Whether hanging a framed photo on the wall or building a coffee table from scratch, these three amigos are always in on the act.
2.      Thank You Notes
Taking a few minutes to jot down why I appreciate the people in my life not only sends a little extra love into the universe but also helps remind my all-too-often digital fingers how to cross my t’s and dot my i’s. I don’t have one set stop for thank you cards, but these little birdie notes from Paper Source sure are precious.
3.      Spray paint
I’ve revamped more tables, lamps, mailboxes and accessories than I can count with a quick spritz, including this handsome little thrift store owl. A coat of white spray paint brought him back to prime perching condition in no time.
4.      White dinnerware
Early in my 20s, I began stockpiling white ceramic dinnerware. Starting out with the basics from Pottery Barn and mixing in a variety of different bowls, platters and vases from a number of different stores over the years has helped me pull together a clean white palette to accent with fun pops of color and seasonal pieces.
5.      Weekly planner
I rely on my handwritten planner from sunup to well after sundown. Everything from work appointments to DIY projects to dinner with friends is nestled into my daily agenda.
