My sister is really the best sugar cookie, cake and cupcake baker I know. So every year around Christmas she get’s a text “what is your favorite sugar cookie recipe?” And she sends it then we make it! Her recipe is honestly the best. The best part is there is no “refrigerate for an hour before rolling out”. I am sharing her sugar cookie recipe here, for selfish reasons, so I know where to find it every year!! Bonus.... we have a FREE Christmas Sugar Cookie printable for you at the bottom of this post. You get a recipe and a piece of Christmas art to hang in your home or to attach to a plate of ... Read More
Gift Guide Teen and Tween Girl 2024
Ella (16) and Lola (13), put together their favorite items and things that they want for Christmas this year! My girls are very into fashion, makeup and decor, they always have such great gift ideas. Their lists had some similar items but totally different brands and colors, fun to see their personalities through a gift guide. You are sure to find some fun things for your own cutie! Teen Girl Christmas Gift Guide- Shoes- These shoes are so fun, and for such a good price! They come in many cute colors like gold, silver, and cheetah that will add personality to any outfit. FP ... Read More
Whimsical Christmas in our Entry 2024 with Paper Chain Garland
I was excited to add Christmas decor to our front entry after hanging striped wallpaper above the stairs! I had a certain look I was going for this year, it helped that I had some photo inspiration to know I wanted an overall whimsical Christmas vibe this year! Excited to show you a super easy DIY I made to help achieve the look! Always starting with my favorite faux cedar garland as the base. Whimsical Christmas Sources- More Whimsical Christmas Inspiration- ... Read More
Front Entry gets a Bold Stripe Wallpaper
When you walk in our front doors you are greeted by sweet gold birds! We wallpapered the ceiling and some of the walls in the entry over 2 years ago. We have added lots personality and character to our home. And just when I think I'm done, I find a space I know could make look cozier. Which is why I kept coming back to the blank walls along the stairway and knew I wanted color...and stripes! ... Read More
Basement Family Room Gets even more Seating with a Sectional
We love our basement family room space to gather around the holidays, fun hangout space, and our go-to family movie spot! This space gets used a lot, especially in the colder months, we have easily gathered with 30+ people. With our new cabin in Island Park, we needed furniture for it, so we decided to take the two sofas we had in our basement and get a new sectional for this room. Sharing how we maximized our space and got even more seating! Before of Basement- Basement Today- Basement Paint Color- Basement Sources- Game Room with Tree ... Read More
Lola’s Bedroom Bookcase with Window Seat at Christmas
Lola's bedroom is the first to get decorated, it was that way last year too! Inspiration comes easiest for her room, I think because it is colorful and Christmas decor seems to naturally mix in. ... Read More
Lola Bedroom with Wallpaper and Shiplap Dormer Ceiling
I have had an itch to wallpaper Lola's bedroom for a while, and just recently found the perfect wallpaper! It coordinates so well with her blue shiplap ceiling, I couldn't wait to install it. Luckily we had a day Lola, Ella and my sister could help get it up, it took us a couple hours to get it done. Wallpapering with at least one other person makes the job so much more enjoyable. Sharing the results and the few changes we made to her bedroom! Lola's Bedroom Before- Lola's Bedroom After- Lola's Bedroom Sources- ... Read More
8 Christmas Decor Items I bought at Target- Viral Sell-Out Decor!
Rounded up my favorite Target decor items and shared how I displayed them! These cute new Christmas items got me excited to start putting out Christmas, loved the motivation to start. Also to get thinking and making list for fun gift ideas. How nice to be ahead of the season and prepared for your home and teacher, neighbor and friend gifts too! Decor Items- 1- Mini Wreath- 2- Slim Christmas Tree for Small Spaces- 3- Garland- 4- Festive Shaped Serving Boards- 5- Festive Tree Drink Dispenser- 6- Seasonal Glass Cups- 7- Glass Decorative ... Read More
Updated Primary Bedroom with Wallpaper and Red Trim
Our friends April and Matt's primary bedroom was nice, but it was missing that cozy feeling, which can be harder to achieve with big room! They have a tricky corner window that can make designing a room hard. I'll show you how wallpapering the whole room and adding curtains made everything feel cozy and connected! Bedroom Design Plan- Bedroom Before- Bedroom After- Bedding- Nightstands- Fireplace- Rug- Chandelier- ... Read More
Garland- Christmas Garland for Fireplace Mantel, Windows and Railings
I am a BIG TIME garland fanatic and really love garland everywhere at Christmas. I used to buy fresh garland every year, but didn't like how quickly it dried up and just had to toss it at the end of the season. Faux garland is nice because you buy it once and can use for years and years after! Plus there are faux garlands that look just as good as the real thing. Here is my favorite faux garland link, but keep reading for measurements and more sources! Garland on our Mantel- Garland over our Kitchen Window- Garland Sources- ... Read More
