Our friend's April and Matt, installed board and batten in their guest powder room about 3 years ago. They painted it a really pretty shade of green! She was stumped on what wallpaper to hang above it and had been looking for a while. When she finally found a wallpaper she loved, she showed me, and it was an immediate YES, then I asked if I could finish the room! Can't wait to show you ways to make any bathroom feel complete. Powder Bathroom Before- This is the bathroom before, painted in Magnolia Home, Tranquility. We had the perfect starting off point! Powder Bathroom ... Read More
Outdoor Favorites Games and Printable Brackets
We really enjoy having friends and family over, especially fun when the weather is nice and we can be outside. Sharing our favorite backyard games and other ideas for backyard fun, including printable brackets for friendly competitions! Backyard Fun with Target- S'more Sticks // Fire Table // Bocce Ball Game // Scoreboard // Flying Disk Toss // Croquet Set // Red Rimmed Plastic Cups // Portable LED Lantern // Inflatable Striped Pool // Bean Bog Toss // Inflatable Beach Balls 4 Tips to get Everyone Involved in Games- Outdoor Family Games- Whenever we play games we ... Read More
Our Greenhouse and our Garden this year 2024
Kevin built us a Greenhouse in our backyard in November and we have been loving it! I realized I never shared it here and since we just planted our garden, thought it was the perfect time. We have a great little area in our yard for our garden, and after doing some measuring I broke the news to Kevin, there was room for a Greenhouse too! PS- find my outfit HERE. I found the Greenhouse online, it was one that came in pieces you assemble yourself. It took Kevin about a day to assemble it, by himself. He painted it to match our house, in Black Top from Benjamin Moore this gel stain ... Read More
Homemade Artisan Bread- The Easiest recipe Six different ways
I have shared my moms favorite Homemade Artisan Bread recipe on my blog before. I had a special sign made for her for mothers day last year with a scripture about bread. My mom made this homemade bread everyday for a year and took it to someone new. She figured it only cost her 24 cents to make and not anytime at all, but I am sure it brightened someones day to know they were thought about. My mom and I came up with 6 different ways to make this bread. It is the easiest bread recipe ever! Seriously you don’t have to knead this bread or any fancy equipment. Let's get after it! First I will ... Read More
My Superfood Drink I Take Daily and 14 Day Reset
We are starting a 14 Day Reset, a challenge. The challenge includes movement, water, nutrition, Ningxia, and accountability! A big part of the 14 Day Reset is Ningixa. I have been drinking 2 oz a day for about 4 years now, I consider this my daily vitamin! Sharing with you all the ways Ningxia has helped me from boosting my energy levels, to bouncing back quickly when not feeling my best. 2 oz of Ningxia was a big part of my sisters 20 lb weightless journey. Sharing her story and ways you can jump start your health and wellness journey too! Now we have a 14 Day Reset to jump start our ... Read More
Things that can pull Double Duty- Side Table and Bistro Table
Whenever I buy something I try to think of two places it could be used, then it can pull double duty if needed. Two for one! And good to have a backup plan if you can't return the item, just incase you don't love it in the original spot. Plus it is fun to mix things up, so it is nice to know it could look good in multiple places. Sharing two items we have that we used for two different things... One item that pulls double duty, is a tall side table, a bistro table, that is about 30"H. You can use a table like that as a taller side table and also bring it to the kitchen or dining room for ... Read More
Favorite Kitchen Items from Pans, Oil Decanter’s, Plates and More
Sharing my favorite kitchen items with you today! I know you have seen a lot of these before, but thought it would be nice to have them all in one place. A lot of these items would make for a really great gift. Wedding, Mother's Day, Birthday or gift to yourself. I also like that all these items double as decor. If you are going to buy something, why not get the best looking version so it can also be used as your kitchen decor! Win-win. Kitchen Sources- Aged Brass Faucet with Rinse // Fireclay Sink // Rattan Light // Floral Art // Marble Rolling Pin // Mini Pot (heat butter ... Read More
Dining Room with Added Character
I say this often, it takes time to make your home feel like you! I think it is great to get things set up, so it functions and we can use and live in our homes, then slowly add the charm. Sharing our dining room with fresh grasscloth wallpaper, new dining chairs and light swap. Now it feels cozy, lived in and like us! Dining Room Plans- Ceiling Paint Kittiwake Farrow & Ball // Chandelier // Zag Square Wallpaper // Trim Paint Preference Red Chandelier // Green Dress Lady // Portrait with ... Read More
What We Do For Family Night – Steps to Successful Together Time
Whenever I share our routine of gathering together as a family and learning from the scriptures, I am asked what we do. My parents held family night all my childhood, I have fond memories of those nights and lessons we learned. I know they helped me to be the person I am today. As parents, our deepest desires center around giving our children the necessary tools to move throughout life and make sound decisions as well as create bonding, cherished memories together. We have Family Home Evening Nights with those two main goals in mind. Pick a Time and Stick to it- Do you come to the weekend ... Read More
Mothers Day Gift Ideas- 2024
I've rounded up my most popular items and put them together for a Mother’s Day gift guide! Lot's of fun and unique ideas, just like mom! There are those women who want quality time or a service, like weeding her yard, I love a sweet card or a little something my kids make. But if you are looking to buy something, I have you covered! These gifts would be great for mom, but also for a sister or a woman you look up to, teacher gift, birthday, house warming or any special occasion. Or send one of these ideas to someone who is asking what they can get you! Mother's Day Gift Ideas- Kevin's ... Read More
