Our new gym is basically done! Just need to finish a few more things, then I will share it all in a couple days. We did plant my FAVORITE PORCH PLANT on either side of our new doors. I bet you can guess my favorite porch plant is?? If you guessed Boxwoods, you are right! We live in Utah, zone 5 and we lived in Connecticut, zone 7 and boxwoods did well potted in both those locations. This is the front of our new gym (sources on gym HERE)! On either side of our door we potted Ornamental Boxwoods, found them at Cactus & Tropicals. I potted them in a pot I bought on clearance at the end ... Read More
How we Painted Dining Chairs and Any Wood Furniture
We recently painted dining chairs that I got second hand. They look so good, I thought I would share the process! This is exactly what we do when we have painted banquette seating, and anywhere we need the paint to hold up and not scratch or chip! The key is the primer and the sealer. If you missed it, you can check out all the details on the changes in our dining room, including a new dining table, HERE. And keep reading for how we painted the dining chairs.... Step #1 Sand and or Prime- Sanding does not always need to be done. In fact we rarely sand furniture before painting. ... Read More
Spring Entertaining with Target and Punch Recipe
We've had a couple warm and sunny days, so we started bringing out the patio furniture and cleaning things up in the yard. I'm sure we haven't seen the end of winter. But here's to hoping for more sunny days than snowy! We always host my family for Easter, thought I'd share my favorite items to have on hand when hosting and a fun spring table setting! Target Easter Setting- Blue Acrylic Beverage Pitcher // Green Striped Umbrella // Medium Paddle Serving Board // Rattan Utensil Caddy // Banded Planter // Green Striped Cushion // Ceramic Wave Bowl // 4 pc mixed pattern melamine salad ... Read More
Dining Room Updates- Custom Table- Blue Ceiling and What Dining Chairs?
Sooooo we got a new oval dining table. I shared in January we had replaced our round dining table with an oval table to get more seating. Fast forward to about a month after getting this oval table it started to show signs of warping, the veneer was peeling off (I updated that blog post too). I called and asked to send it back. Then I randomly met on of your husbands at a high school event for my niece, and he told me he makes custom furniture and cabinets! So I asked if I could have him make a table for us... Luckily I was able to return this table without any issues (I am linking it, ... Read More
All the Plants in our Home- Week by Week Tour
I love my houseplants so much! Most of my decor is in the form of a plant. There are two main important things to consider when bringing a new plant into your home, will it get proper sun and what will be the best way to water this plant? Each week I will add a new room in our home to this post and share what plants are in the room, what direction the room is facing, and any detail I think would be helpful! If you missed it I shared my Top Plant Tips HERE, from watering your plants, sun and more. Every time I water my plants I add Plant Food (code nesting10 for 10% off) to ... Read More
Laundry Hacks and Why we like Plant Based Cleaning (New Stripes Wallpaper!)
Laundry is actually a REALLY good place to start when examining the toxins in your life. Clothing, sheets, and towels that you wash at home come in direct and constant contact with your skin which is the largest organ in your body. The chemicals found in conventional detergents pass right through your skin and into your bloodstream without any filter! Sharing why "cleaning up" my laundry was the first thing I did and how I did it! Healthy Home Kit- Other reasons we love Thieves Laundry Soap: Avoid Fragrance- Fabric Softener and Dryer Balls- Laundry ... Read More
Order Your Essential Oils and Plant Based Products
I love so many of these products! It’s such a relief not having to read every label and wonder if what I’m bringing into our home could cause harm. Instead of grabbing household and personal care items from Target or the local store, I shop through Young Living and it’s been such a game changer. I get amazing perks, cleaner ingredients, and products that actually support our bodies. Healthy Home Bundle- Simplified Diffuser Bundle- Easy button to transform your home into a harsh chemical-free haven where you and your family can thrive with the Healthy Home Kit with ... Read More
13 Unique Things To Hang on Your Walls from Puzzles to Serving Boards
Sharing 13 unique things to hang on your wall from serving boards, plants, puzzles, turning your own photo into a watercolor, and more! Decorating our homes doesn't have to cost a lot, we can create a home we love no matter the budget or size of home. Especially love the personal and practical things to hang on our walls. 1- Picture into a Watercolor You may be surprised at how easy it is to turn the photos you take on your phone into cherished art walls! And how easy it is to turn a photo into a watercolor, it instantly becomes a work of art. I use the Waterlogue App to turn ... Read More
New Frigidaire Gallery Range and Mini Kitchen Counter Refresh
My sister Mandi was in the market for a new oven. We found an impressive one! When Mandi and her husband Mitch first moved into her home, we had given her a kitchen seating area makeover. As we were changing out the oven I noticed this side of her kitchen was a little bare... see how easy it is to add some charm to your counters without overcrowding. And see how we made our favorite cupcakes with a (new to us) oven feature! Thank you Lowes for sponsoring this post Kitchen space before- Kitchen space after- Their new oven is the Frigidaire Gallery 30-inch induction range, not ... Read More
Powder Bathroom One Day Makeover- Wallpaper and Peel and Stick Tile
We are back at my best friend, Laila's house! Doing a one day bathroom makeover in their powder bathroom. We really wanted to test peel and stick tile over her current tile to see how it would work. We had used peel and stick tile over my parent's linoleum and it has held up great! Laila and her family moved into this home about two years ago, and it was built about 17 years ago, she would like to remodel all the bathrooms, so we thought we would tackle the smallest bathroom that is used by guests. Started with a Plan- Floral Forest Wallpaper // 3-Light Vanity Light // Wall Shelf // ... Read More
