My new Mudcloth Pillows are just making me so happy. There is so much devastation right now with Texas it has been hard to not feel guilty and silly for being happy about pillows. Even just doing normal everyday things- like taking my kids to school, that is not happening in Texas. I almost didn't share my new pillows, but I thought they are a good distraction right now with the disturbing news. And over on my Instagram you could win two pillows- so maybe that would brighten someones day. If you haven't noticed the pillow trend of Mudcloth yet- well it's strong! Here are some of my favorite ... Read More
How You Could Be Making Your Home Look Cheap and Swivel Chairs!
*I partnered with my friends at Trove Editions on this post- all opinions are my own. I am back to discuss ways you *could* be making your home look cheap! I don't think that any of us are trying to achieve that look. But if you have something in your home that could fall under todays post. That is OK! I am here to help and offer some EASY fixes. If you are happy with what you have, even better! I am also dying to show you a change I made to my front room, might seem like a small change but it is BIG to us. Basically Swivel Chairs are magical! Remember I had that big white sideboard in ... Read More
Paleo Apple Crisp- All Time Favorite Dessert
I am excited to join "Taste of the Season" hosted by the talented Kristin from Ella Claire. This will be a series over the holiday season, a group of bloggers sharing recipes and today is apples! No cake for me on my birthday. Give me Apple Crisp all day everyday! The first year I stared to eat strict Paleo diet my sister (who everyone needs a sister like her) made me a special Paleo Apple Crisp and brought it to my work, all hot and yummy. She had never made anything Paleo and had to go to the store to find things like almond flour and coconut flour. It was so thoughtful because even on my ... Read More
Friday Favorites starts with ways to Make the Most of Everything
On my Instagram the other day. I talked about how my really good friend lived in a small house in Downtown Salt Lake City. Most homes in that area are older, just like mine and smaller scale. I have to say I LOVED driving up to her home and passing the small quant restaurants all glowing at night. She lived on the most charming street, one of those streets you want to get out and walk so you can peep in the windows. Well one of downsides to this charming area and home is lack of storage. Back then we lived in 3,000 square feet in a new residential area. I have to admit I was a little horrified ... Read More
Back To School-Three Tips That Keep Mom Sane!
We are headed back to school next week. It got me thinking of what we can do to be successful at this whole school thing. Besides the basic homework and getting enough sleep. Because I have had kids leave the house in tears and I want to go pull them out of class and give them a hug (or text them a message, thank goodness for the Gizmo Gadget, anyone's kids have one of those? Best thing ever!) I can typically relate it back to the fact that we were not prepared. So I shared three of my little back to school tips that have kept me sane and also made getting to school on time a lot easier with ... Read More
Friday Favorites starts with Easiest Pumpkin Cookie Recipe
Yep- PUMPKIN! It has started. Well actually it never left this house. I am sure most of you know this EASY recipe. But maybe not or maybe you have forgotten it. My favorite pumpkin cookie recipe. These pumpkin cookies only take three ingredients if you count the chocolate chips. You can make them smaller for a low-calorie sweet treat and to get more out of them! EASY PUMPKIN COOKIE RECIPE- A Lot of Favorite Things in this photo- Pink Floral Pie Dish //// Pink Cafe Bowls //// Pink Matches //// Gold Silverware //// Marble Utensil Holder. I love a show stopping ... Read More
Maximize A Small Space with a Secretary Desk
Living in a small space has been a learning curve. I can move something an inch and be like...YES! why didn't I do that before? Seriously. Small homes or small rooms for that matter have to be maximized, everything has to serve a purpose or it is out. I talked about this new Secretary Desk I found a couple weeks ago. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it in our small house. I had a small dresser by our front door before, I did like the dresser for storage but it was old and the drawers didn't open too well- it was frustrating. So it got cut. I am not sure if this Secretary Desk will stay ... Read More
Three Different Looks-To Determine Your Design Style
I warned you I was going to wallpaper this accent wall again! Remember how I had no wallpaper here- then wallpaper- then no wallpaper again and now wallpaper (did I loose you?) I took down the previous wallpaper because it was temporary and I was ready for a change. I thought I would like it with no wallpaper here, just keeping it simple because that look is really "in". Well turns out I don't care if simple is in, I love character more than I like simple and safe. So there you have it. For those of you who might not fully know or have yet to embrace your personal style. I have THREE different ... Read More
Friday Favorites Start with a Home Created with Purpose
I am going to be honest with you. I LOVE decorating our home- I would change things often even if the blog didn't exist. Maybe because of the blog changes are made more often, but they would still be made. BUT one thing that I struggle with as a blogger and on social media is I don't want to sound like I am saying "buy this or look what I just got!" or "Look at my perfect house." I want to share with purpose and design with purpose. I blog and share our home because it pushes me personally to set goals and stay creative. Keeps me sane. I have that achiever personality that I feel lousy at ... Read More
Wallpaper Accent Wall in the Girls Shared Bedroom…again
I have to tell you. I think this is finally my favorite way I have my girls bedroom. I do change out their bedding often and move pillows around. I even had different wallpaper on this accent wall. It was temporary, peel and stick. So if you get an itch for a change (like someone I know) you can rip it off the wall in under 5 minutes without any casualties or damage to your precious walls. Since I am a designer and blogger I like to experiment and try new things, it makes me a better designer. The wallpaper I had on this wall before was a promotional paper that I collaborated with Chasing ... Read More
