I have spent my life working for and now owning a small business. I love and appreciate people who create business and offer unique and fun products! I have always been passionate in supporting small business in America and now is a perfect time to support those who are still working hard to take and fulfill orders online! How amazing is it that we can create a cozy HYGGE home with just the click of a button! While we all continue to stay home, so many of us have felt inspired to organize, refresh or decorate a space that we havent had time for before!! Great news! Today I am rounding up ... Read More
Our Brick Wall, PS- we painted it white
We did it. We painted the brick in our kitchen. Our plan the entire time was to paint the brick. That is the reason we put the brick in. We wanted some texture and extra charm. Best part we were able to use the brick that was original to the home. I actually told Kevin I wanted to do brick in the kitchen right when we started the plants for the addition, and little did we know brick would fall into our lap! When we took out the chimney in our kitchen, (it was used for the furnace) we discovered it was an all brick chimney that was in good shape! As they started to remove the chimney, I ... Read More
Our new Master Closet- Ikea Pax System
I can't believe that we have a master closet!!!! We had a small closet in our "master bedroom" that only my minimal clothes would fit in. And then Kevin had his clothes in his an a small Ikea wardrobe in Finn's bedroom and his shoes were in Finn's closet. We made it work for about 4 years. Then we decided to add- onto our kitchen and the entire back of our home about 9 feet back. We made space for a master bathroom and this master closet! Which feels extra fancy to have!! Below are photos of our separate closets before- Kevin was actually the one to put together the plan for ... Read More
Inside our Fridge and Favorite things to Organize Fridge
We are so thankful our kitchen is almost all done! A working fridge, dishwasher and stove are such a blessing. And to have a fridge stocked with food is something we do not take for granted. Someone asked to see inside our fridge and how we organize it. So I thought now is the perfect time, because our fridge is new and clean!!!! I actually organized our last fridge like this new fridge, it worked well, so why stop a good thing? I'm basically a fridge model:) Just a reminder that our floors are not sanded or stained yet. And we still need the kick plate on the base of the cabinets. Our ... Read More
Having Fun Nestled Down at Home with Kids
Many of us are finding ourselves home-bound in an effort to keep our community safer. It can be unsettling to suddenly try to discover a new routine and navigate uncharted waters. In my experience, I have found that children are careful observers and pick up on emotional and nonverbal cues quickly. Let's help them feel at ease by leading the way with these FREE and inventive ways to keep them engaged and having fun! I am sure that with a little creativity, this time spent with your family can be some of the most memorable moments from their childhood! You can print these out and go through ... Read More
Nestle Down Ideas- When you are Stuck at Home!
neI have 13 things you could do right now while we are all nestled in at home. If you are like me achieving things gives me energy and boosts my mood. Do one small thing a day, especially if you have kids at home and you are trying to be a teacher too (praise to all the teachers!!!). Don't get overwhelmed but I think we could all benefit if we do something. We have rain in our forecast and rather than cry (which I might do too) I am going to have the kids help us get the house ready, so when the sun shines we can head out and enjoy it. Focus on what we CAN do not what we can't do! 13 Nestle ... Read More
What We Do For Family Night – Steps to Successful Together Time
Whenever I share our routine of gathering together as a family and learning from the scriptures, I am asked what we do. As parents, our deepest desires center around giving our children the necessary tools to move throughout life and make sound decisions as well as create bonding, cherished memories together. We have Family Home Evening Nights with those two main goals in mind. I thought with everything going on in the world, now is the perfect time to share how we connect as a family. Set the Tone- Hygge is about calm, soft, soothing and comfortable. In other words, ... Read More
Friday Favorites- New Appliances, Kitchen Hardware and new Rug!!!
I thought I would share some favorites from the week, since it has been a big week!!! Hopefully everyone is staying well and cozy at home. Praying for peace and wellness for all of you. It is a hard scary time right now and I know it isn't easy for many. We are taking all the vitamins, making healthy smoothies, washing our hands and using all our Thieves. Trying to do our best to support our wellness. Maybe my post will be a nice distraction from the news. We had workers installing our backsplash today and putting our cabinet hardware on all our cabinets. And remember from my last post I ... Read More
Small Space Living Series- 1200 Square Foot Modern Farmhouse
It has been awhile since I shared a small space living feature, but this one is worth the wait! Aimee from The Homegrown Apple is letting us peek inside her newly-built, modern farmhouse and you are going to love her style! Aimee and her husband built this home with their family in mind. Aimee homeschools her children and has a great system for organizing her beautiful home! What is your home Motto? 1 Thessalonians 4:11. Aspire to live a quiet life, mind your own affairs, and work with your hands. Why do you live in a smaller home? A few years ago we were ... Read More
New Serena & Lily Chair and SALE
We stopped into Serena & Lily when my friends were visiting from Utah. It is just FULL of inspiration!! Our Westport Connecticut location was an old home converted into a store, beyond charming. I snapped some photos while we were in the store, drooling. I have several of their accents pieces in our home and love them all. They are just the best quality and also statement pieces. I recently got a new accent chair from Serena & Lily and thought I would share a photo of it. I was hesitant to show it yet, because I also got a new rug I am on the fence on, which means it isn't staying. ... Read More
