Nesting With Grace

After decorating Ella and Nyxon’s individual rooms, we turned our attention to the spaces they would share. We wanted the living room, kitchen, hallway and vanity area to feel just as cozy and personal as their bedrooms. We brought quite a few things from home, mixed in pieces I’ve collected over the years and found renter-friendly ways to add color and softness. The finished space feels more like a tiny apartment than a basic dorm suite! Creating a Home Away From Home Ella's Dorm Bedroom- A Cozy Little Living Room Adding Personality to the Kitchen A Tiny ... Read More

When we started planning Ella’s dorm room, we also got to make over her roommate Nyxon’s room! Since they were already friends, it made the whole experience even more fun. We used many of the same cozy ideas but changed the colors and details to give each room its own personality. Making the Space Her Own Making the Bed the Cozy Center of the Room Creating a Cozy Bedside Creating a Little Vanity Area Softening the Room With Curtains ... Read More

When we decorated Ella’s dorm room, I’ll admit, we went all out! We added peel-and-stick wallpaper, and while some people may have thought it was a little excessive for a dorm room, decorating spaces is part of what I do for my job. We loved the idea of making her room feel special, and once we got started, the wallpaper was actually much more doable than you might think! Ella Dorm Room Before Ella Dorm Room After 1. Make the Bed Extra Comfortable and CUTE 2. Add Art That Feels Like You 3. Add Cozy Lighting 4. Bring in a Rug 5. Use Curtains to ... Read More

I know it’s still warm outside, but the second August hits, I start getting excited about all the cozy things. Not necessarily sweaters-and-boots weather quite yet… but I’m definitely ready for little touches of fall around the house. So I thought I’d round up a few of my fall favorites. The scents I can’t wait to start diffusing, some cute house finds, fall shoes and clothes I’m loving, and a pumpkin muffin recipe that is SO good. Basically, consider this your little head start on cozy season. Fall Porch Fall Scents Cute Fall Finds Fall Home ... Read More

Before everyone headed back to school, the girls wanted one last morning together. With Ella leaving for college soon, it felt like the perfect excuse to slow down, enjoy a fun breakfast, and make one more sweet summer memory together. A Simple Breakfast Everyone Loved My Favorite Healthy Homemade Granola Every Girl Needs a Fun Drink Matching Pajamas Make Everything More Fun An Easy DIY Everyone Loved Setting a Summer Table The Perfect Way to End Summer ... Read More

I really enjoy having people over. Whether it's family dinner, a backyard barbecue, birthday party, or just friends stopping by, I've realized it's often the little things that make hosting feel easier and more enjoyable. Over the years, I've found a handful of items that I now consider hosting essentials. They help guests feel comfortable, keep things running smoothly, and make our home feel warm and welcoming. Hosting Favorites 1- Walter Water Filter Dispenser 2- Vintage Plate Chargers 3- Ice (Lots of It!) 4- Easy Access to Cups 5- Frozen Cookie ... Read More

If you ask any of our family what weekend they look forward to most each year, I think every single person would say our annual family vacation. My parents gift us an Airbnb rental for three nights together as our Christmas gift. Somewhere within driving distance, and everyone takes turn covering a meal. If you've ever wanted to start a yearly family getaway or host a reunion that people genuinely love coming to, here are some of the things that make ours so successful. Create Traditions Everyone Expects Why an Experience Is the Best Gift You Can Give Start the Fun Before You ... Read More

There is something so fun about designing a room that feels completely personalized. Before we started this makeover, I asked Hudson what he wanted most in his new room. Without hesitation, he said, "Wallpaper!" He also loves soccer, so we knew we wanted to incorporate that into the design in a way that felt cool and personal without making the room feel too themed. Design Plan Bedroom Before Bedroom After A Bold Facebook Marketplace Find Cozy Layers Custom Soccer Artwork In The Details The Finished Room ... Read More

My friend Sophia's girls share a bedroom, and before the makeover it was filled with bunk beds, concert posters, stickers, and years of fun memories. Our goal was to maximize the space, give each girl her own cozy bed, and create a colorful room that felt personal to both of them (with a few fun nods to Taylor Swift) while still leaving plenty of room to grow. I think we nailed it! Design Plan Girls room Before Girls Room After Layering the Foundation Cozy Daybeds for Each Girl Making the Coziest Beds Meaningful Artwork The Dresser ... Read More

Sharing a quick post with all the sources to our dining room. If you missed it, we swapped our family room and dining room about 6 months ago. It just makes way more sense to have the dining table next to the kitchen! And we also have space to fit a large dining table that has leaves to seat about 16! Keep reading to see how we took the orange tone out of our wood ceiling, added mortar treatment to our rock wall, and painted our piano. ... Read More