I know, I know it is still totally summer. I am with you 100%. I LOVE summer. But when you come across a count down that says 50 days until Fall (I think closer to 40 now) and an article that Country Living Magazine came out with titled "Home Trends For Fall and What is Out!" It reminds you that there are some exciting things about fall. One of them is related to fall home decor of course. My Favorite Things Country Living Predicted For Fall Decor- Dark Green and Blush- Country Living Predicts dark green and blush will be popular colors for this fall. If you are looking for new pillows ... Read More
Friday Favorites Starts With What I Learned From Downsizing
Downsizing has taught me SO much. We went from 3200 square feet to 1100 square feet! That is a BIG difference. I still can't believe ALL the crap I brought with us when we moved. It is embarrassing, for example- 4 sets of dishes, 10 plastic totes full of baby and girl clothes, 8 extra dining chairs that I didn't have a spot for, a lot of seasonal crap, a giant turkey roaster (you know for that BIG thanksgiving I could host in our 10x10 kitchen) a crepe maker, ice-cream maker, a million blankets, sleeping bags for that one time we might actually go camping (never) and a bazillion canning ... Read More
5 House Plants That are Low Maintenance- My Tips on Keeping them Alive
Most of you know we took a month long trip to Utah and California. We left my husband at home, someone has to take care of the house plants! Oh wait, he really didn't even have to do that and it probably would have been better if I didn't ask him too. We lost a few house plants from over-watering...bless his heart, he was just trying to follow instructions. Basically the less you do with house plants the better. Pinterest puts out a forecast of home design trends they predict will be popular for the year. One of the trends they forecasted for 2017 was house plants. "Lush greenery that ... Read More
Come see inside this New England Charming Guest House
I think one of the first homes I took a picture of in our new neighborhood was this charming white tiny little house. I imagined it to be a guest house (maybe because that would be MY dream). I drive by this tiny white "guest house" everyday. And every single time I turn and look at it. Imaging what is inside. Well one day I decided I was going to do it. I was going to ask to see inside. Last week my kids and I didn't have much going on and the weather was really cool for July. We jumped on our bikes to go on a long bike ride. I told my girls that while we were out we would pass this ... Read More
Friday Starts with My Favorite Place To Go For Inspiration
Do you have that place you go for inspiration? I was talking to my old boss- she owns an entire village of little shops, called Gardner Village in Utah. She was saying that hopefully the world doesn't all go to exclusively online shopping and no need for brick and mortar shops. I told her no way! I am a big online shopper. But there are a handful of shops I love to pop into for inspiration. And typically if a salesperson engages with me and points out her favorite things in their shop, guarantee I will buy it. It is all about connecting and giving ideas! So one of my favorite places to go ... Read More
Three EASY Tips To Refresh Your Home Decor
On Sunday I shared over on my Instagram how I was feeling in a slump and not loving my home. Just wanting to get rid of it all. You know how it is all or nothing? Well I was reminded of a quote I heard that was along the lines of "If you are not happy with how things are going or results you are getting than make a change!" That sounds so logical. So I did just that. I shopped my home and moved around basically every pillow in my house and ended up loving the result. It was amazing how a little movement to my surroundings boosted my energy and made me more positive. So I broke it down to just ... Read More
One Way You Are Making Your Home Look Cheap- Selective Artwork Can Help
About 2 years ago I was sitting on the beach at 10 am. Don't worry I will totally get to how we could be making our home look cheap, just stick with me. I was watching Ella in her swim lessons while keeping an eye on Lola as she played in the water and sand. Out of the corner of my eye walked up an older couple, probably in their late 70's. I continued to watch them. The woman had a swim cap in her hand that she carefully put on while the man stood patiently by her side. I was so engrossed with what they were doing, wondering if they were going to go for swim in the ocean. I smiled and ... Read More
Coffee table ideas- because baby is walking….almost
Finn is walking almost walking....if that is a thing. I guess I could say he has been "almost" walking for 4 months now. But he will now take steps all on his own and without encouragement or bribes. No matter how many kids you have watching a baby take his or her first steps is probably one of the most wonderful things ever. Seriously. When big milestones happen it is a good reason to change something in your home, just because. So that "just because" is a new cocktail table or as West Elm calls them "coffee tables". I prefer the name cocktail table, I don't know why....it is like a "sofa" to ... Read More
Friday Favorites starts with Entry Ideas
Hello! I missed doing Friday Favorites the last two weeks because we were on vacation in Utah then in California for the last week. I actually get the most feedback that you all like these posts...so I want to keep them going! I did have some ideas scheduled but the wi-fi was touch and go where we were staying so I just had to learn to let-it-go. Believe me it was frustrating at first to not check Instagram for a week, but it was actually really nice to be forced to not work and not be on my cell phone. We swam a lot, played hard and had just the best time. I know that I won't regret that time ... Read More
Modern Home Refresh with Simply White Paint
I am back with the rest of my clients home that we just gave a facelift to. I shared her home office yesterday and the changes we made to it HERE. This is my clients second home, it is in St. George Utah, basically the desert! It was around 110 degrees when we were visiting a few weeks ago. HOT! I have been helping my client all via email and ordering everything online. I picked paint and drew out floor plans for her home. I was thrilled to see it in person and how great all the changes looked. We had to work with the golden roman shades we had made 10 years ago when I originally designed the ... Read More
