Well this is the earliest I have ever talked about Christmas! But our home was just featured in Better Homes & Gardens Christmas Ideas 2024 issue! In celebration of the release I put together a video for Instagram of our home at Christmas time, and rounded up all the most popular Christmas items I shared last year. It was a joy to be featured, and included in this magazine. Photographer Adam Albright, and the Magazine Editor, Nicole Dean came to our home the first week in December of 2023 to get all the photos, then writer, Kelsey Lepperd called me for a phone interview. I have been ... Read More
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
These cupcakes are the perfect fall treat! They are so flavorful, perfectly spiced, and the cream cheese frosting balances them out nicely. My sister makes these every year for my mom's annual Octoberfest. It's a fun tradition of fall favorite foods and desserts. Make these as soon as you can, you won't regret it!! Fall and Halloween Decor- Print Recipe Here ... Read More
Fall Hosting Table Setting and Recipe Ideas
It’s the perfect time of year to invite friends or family over for an Autumn dinner party. Fall feels like the time to get cozy with candlelight and good food. My mom hosts us every fall for an Octoberfest dinner that is always so yummy. And then the kids get to pick pumpkins my dad grows! Sharing some fall recipes we love and table setting idea! Hosting Favorites- Dining Room Sources- ... Read More
The Before and After’s of our 1970’s Remodel with Measurements, Square Footage and Cost
Sharing a full blog post of the before photos of our home and measurements! I like to be transparent and helpful, my only reason for sharing measurements and cost. Our home is on one acre. One of the most important things for us in our home buying journey is being able to comfortably afford it. We bought this home because it was in the neighborhood we wanted to live. We would pick location over square feet every time. Exterior Before- Exterior After- Entry Before- Entry After- Family Room Before- Family Room After- Kitchen Before- Kitchen After- ... Read More
We Painted our Piano- Best Tips for Painting a Piano
I have wanted to paint our piano since we got it off FB Marketplace, but I held off because it was such a pretty piano, gorgeous wood... I thought it would grow on me. That being said, it wasn't the right look for us. I wanted something a little more funky, less traditional. Plus the wood felt dark wherever I put it in our home. Taking my own advice, if you don't like it, change it! Don't fight the urge to paint something! Piano Before- Design Plan- ... Read More
Ella’s Back to School Clothes and Her Bedroom Sources
I asked Ella to help me put her back to school outfits together to share. I loved all the fun things she found, reminded me a lot of her bedroom style! Sharing all her fun finds, some amazing deals and our favorite shoes! Teen Girl Clothes- Shoes and Socks- Favorite Adidas- Ella's Bedroom- ... Read More
Making the Bed- Bedding Inserts and our Latest Bedding
The key to a fluffy bed is all about the bedding inserts! I have worked in a high-end design store since I was 15, a lot of years! I bought my first fluffy duvet when I was 20, and it cost around $300, I saved up for it, I wanted fluffy bedding instead of any pair of name brand shoes or bag. And guess what, I had that same duvet, for 20ish years, up until maybe 4 years ago, when I gave it to someone for a bedroom makeover. When you buy quality inserts, they last and they are the foundation to every good bed. Bedding Inserts and Bedding Basics- ... Read More
Older Teen Boy Room- Plaid Wallpaper and Moody Paint Color with Shiplap Ceiling
My good friend Mike Bowen has been wanting to upgrade her son Liam's room. Everything was white and just wasn't feeling finished. Liam is a senior in High School and all around good kid! We really like Liam, and wanted to help Miko do something fun in his room...something that will last long after his teen years! Design Plan for Teen Boy- Teen Boy Bedroom- Fluffy Bedding Favorites- Reading Nook- Desk- ... Read More
White Walls to a Cozy Blue Wallpaper Room
I met Dave and Jenny Butler through instagram! I had been following him for a while on his podcast and on his social media. He has a religious podcast (called Don't Miss This) that I have always found to be exactly what I needed to hear, and they have sent such kind uplifting messages. I wanted to see if I could do something for them, and give them a restful space that reflected their interests and personalities. I asked if I could give them a bedroom makeover! Luckily they agreed, so I put together a plan and we got started! Sharing ways to make a large room look inviting and cozy. Bedroom ... Read More
Guest Room- Maximize the Space- Fold Away Beds and Daybeds
Do you host guests often? Or maybe more around the holidays? We LOVE to host guests. I haven’t always had a dedicated guest room, when we lived in Connecticut our family room sofa turned into a guest bed. Now we have rooms designated for guests and sleepovers, but still, always trying to maximize our guest space. No matter the size of your home you can turn any space into a guest space for a short time. Sharing our tips and tricks, including ways everyone can sleep comfortably! Beds that easily hide away or add an extra bed- Guest Room Sources- Triplet Guest ... Read More
