It's no secret, I am a big fan of houseplants. They add so much life to a room! And, if you get to know your little plant friend, aren't that hard to take care of. Recently I shared an article that 100% supports my plant addiction!! It said that NASA researchers have done studies on the best and most efficient ways to clean the air in space stations, and they recommend 18 plants for an 1800 square foot home or apartment. Plants can absorb toxins through their leaves and serve as a natural way to filter the air in your home! (article source). Does that convince you to buy some plants? Or make ... Read More
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Winter Front Porch Ideas
I finally took the Christmas tree and garland off our front porch. Many of you told me that Christmas was still on your porch too! It is a tricky season for decorating it, depending on where you live! In Connecticut you can't find any real plants. Luckily I had a few plants that stayed alive through fall and December. I still love our front door color, Salmon River Run from Sherwin Williams. I found a wreath that I really like. Normally I am not a fan of faux green wreaths, but this one is pretty! I did add some sprigs of fresh eucalyptus to liven and thicken it up. The planters I ... Read More
New Target Decor- Studio McGee Collection
You probably all know not all Targets are the same. WHY!!! Ha. In Utah you can get to 6 Targets from my sisters house in about 20 minutes, so you quickly learn which one has the best stuff! In Connecticut there are two I can get to in 20 minutes, and they can be hit and miss. I had shopped at Target around Christmas, when I did my sisters bedroom makeover. When I was at the best Target, I spotted a lot of the new things from the Studio McGee Collection and was able to get some of it for her bedroom! The new collection just launched online! I picked out some of my favorites below…. We got ... Read More
Friday Favorites- Wallpapered Closet, Plants, Sleeping Pillows and more
I wallpapered our hall closet a couple weeks ago. It makes me happy whenever I open those little doors. I actually started wallpapering at 4:00 am one morning…before an early flight. I just wanted to get one more thing done. Did I finish? No. Typical "time optimist". Eventually I got it done. Here it is... So you can understand what closet I am referring too…this is our hall closet. We added it with our recent remodel. PS- door closer details are on this post along with our paint colors. I wallpapered the walls with the Removable Ditsy Wallpaper and did the shelves Removable Rick ... Read More
Round-up of Favorite Things from Walmart- Kitchen, Home and Fashion
With all the gift guides and shopping I have been up to I noticed I had saved a bunch of great finds from Walmart. Decided to just put them all in one post! Maybe you are still looking for gift ideas, some of these items can be picked up in the store. Or maybe you will have some Christmas spending money or someone you know has a birthday around Christmas! Here are some awesome finds from Walmart! Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post Marble cutting Board- something you can never have too many of! I love the black marble detail!Toile Apron- Even the best cooks are bound to get a ... Read More
Personalized Gift Ideas and Teacher Gifts
I love personalized gifts! They look like a lot of extra thought was put into the gift, even if you didn't spend a ton of time on it…if it says my name, you just blew me away!! I ordered some fun, personalized gifts and wanted to share. They turned out beyond darling! Also sharing some teacher gift ideas, with a darling printable your kids can fill out. Gift Ideas for Teachers Download this graphic below, and have your kids fill it in for their teacher. Lola and her friend were so excited when I handed them this paper to fill in. Teachers do not want mugs. I repeat no mugs. I ... Read More
Gift Guide for Her
I put together some of my favorite things to give for gifts! And things that I personally own. I am pretty sure if you get things ordered now you will get it in time, but make sure to double check!! Mustard Muffin Tin- Anyone else's muffin tin looking a little shabby?? This comes in two colors, a great gift! Adidas Lux Running Shoe- These are my newest shoes, great for cross-training. Love the thicker laces. I did go up a half size. Maybe put on your Christmas List:) Or if you have an older child! Crocheted Pot Holder- I appreciate a gift like this. Pair it with cookies for a neighbor! I ... Read More
Gift Guides for Kids and Teens
Gift Guide for Teens and Kids! I had my girls and nephews and niece, give me ideas for this Christmas Gift Guide! Also most of these things my kids have or are on their Christmas list this year. Teen Gift Guide- Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker- we have one of these and it gets used often!! We have Sono speakers inside, but we love this one for outside and for the kids to move around if they want to have music while playing. Hydro Flask- my kids are obsessed with water bottles!! I brought one to a gift exchange last year and it was the most popular gift everyone wanted. Mini Waffle Maker- ... Read More
Black Friday Favorite Deals and Gift Ideas
Who is ready to start Christmas Shopping? Or maybe you have already started. With everything going on in the world right now, ordering early is going to be something I make sure to do so my loved ones get their gifts! I am linking up some of my favorite Black Friday deals from Small Businesses and more. PS- My new removable wallpaper collection is on a big sale!! Tempaper Removable Wallpaper- November 27 – 30th : 25% off site wide (with code) SITEWIDE25 All Young Living Diffuser & Oil Bundles- FREE gift with purchase of a starter bundle (metal house!!)Lindsay Letters 15% off site ... Read More
Fajitas on the Blackstone and Gift Guide for the Chef & Baker!
We have been loving our Blackstone, or I should say Kevin has been loving cooking on it and I love whatever he makes! And I am thankful we have less pans to wash! You can cook everything on the Blackstone. We made fajitas the other night, cooked the veggies, tortillas and meat all in one spot! Thought I would share the recipe and a gift guide for the chef or baker! Taco Seasoning Recipe First make your own Taco Seasoning! So easy to make and you know what is in it! We like to put all the spices into one of these jars and shake it up to use for lots of meals! 1/4 cup cumin 1/4 cup ... Read More