We stopped into Serena & Lily when my friends were visiting from Utah. It is just FULL of inspiration!! Our Westport Connecticut location was an old home converted into a store, beyond charming. I snapped some photos while we were in the store, drooling. I have several of their accents pieces in our home and love them all. They are just the best quality and also statement pieces. I recently got a new accent chair from Serena & Lily and thought I would share a photo of it. I was hesitant to show it yet, because I also got a new rug I am on the fence on, which means it isn't staying. ... Read More
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2019 Favorites from Blog Posts, Top Selling Items and my Personal Favorites
What a year 2019 was! I have loved sharing my ideas and my favorite things with all of you. I have had so many highlights in making over so many spaces for friends, family and deserving new friends this year. We have incorporated Marie Kondo's minimizing and organizing tips, ditched so many toxic things in our home, and overall learned so much! Thank you for inviting me into your homes and your life. I truly consider you a friend! One of my favorite things to do in January is to share what have been the most popular items from you guys! Look through my list and maybe you will see something ... Read More
10 Experience Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
We love Christmas but sometimes the stuff that comes along with it, can leave us feeling stressed. We have started giving experiences to our kids and it has been so much fun! Gifting experiences is a great idea for grandparent gifts too! Your grown up children will thank you for creating memories for your grandkids and keeping their homes clutter-free. Why give experiences this Christmas? We all know that the excitement over a new toy fades over time. If our Marie Kondo Mondays taught us anything, it's that we all have more stuff than we use. More than that, the stuff we ... Read More
Teenager Boys Room Makeover- Grown-Up Style
On Monday we shared that we had picked a winner of our local makeover giveaway. Kevin and I decided to give Luke, an awesome teenager boy (13) a much needed room makeover. Luke's mom had written us an email telling us how deserving Luke was of a room makeover (after we had asked for submissions to our blog subscribers). His brother has special needs and often gets the most attention and time from his parents. Luke loves his brother and is very patient (I saw it with my own eyes). They are an amazing family. From Rachel (Lukes mom) - "Luke could absolutely use a “lift”. Our younger son Patrick ... Read More
Back to School Hacks, Lunches, Snacks and More!
Do your kids love back to school or hate it? When asked this question, my friend's son said "I get pretty excited, but I know that it is fake excitement because by day two, I will wish it was summer again." I couldn't have put it better myself! Sometimes we are guilty of wishing away the moment, thinking what is coming next will be better or easier. This is why back to School is such a bitter-sweet. We love summertime around here. But there is a joy that comes with structure and learning, that we look forward to as well! I actually used to dread things like- making lunches and my kids ... Read More
7 Simple Spring Decor Changes
It's almost time!! Like we are literally soooo close to Spring. I can smell it. I can feel it. I can hear those birdies. And it brings me so much joy! I have to admit, I kind-of get in a little funk this time of year. Do you get that way too?? We want to spend time outside and start bringing out the outdoor furniture. But we aren't sure if the next morning it will all be covered in snow! So rather than focusing too much outside (yet!). I thought I would share seven things I did this weekend to invite spring into our home! Easy things you can do too, without spending a lot of money. Seven ... Read More
Spring Home Decor Trends 2019
Hello! Who has the Spring bug?? I am just DYING for the ice/snow to leave my front steps so I can freshen it up! I want to give our front entrance a little love. It is not quite time yet. So thought I would share some Spring Home Decor Trends for inside our homes. I looked to my favorite go-to websites to buy home decor from and checked out all their new things! I also researched what the experts are saying is the newest hottest trends for Spring Home Decor. Then I relaxed, hey, I am kind-of an expert! Below are my ideas along with what the other experts are saying is must do's in your ... Read More
Small Space Living Feature- You won’t believe this RV!
I am back with a Small Space Living Feature. I am very excited about this small living tour, you will not believe this RV! And not only how charming it is but you can see they are thriving living small. Lauren from @thearrowanglers her hubby and baby are living in a 300 square foot RV and she shares why they made the move from an 800 square foot home with us today. As for me I walked away from this blog post today thinking less is so much more! I have a tendency to collect too much- even with clothes, which is ok- it is just about taking something out when you bring in more. Also this ... Read More
Connecticut Home Tour
*Post contains affilate links Front Porch Door is Coral Perfection from Sherwin Willams Door is from Lowes- Door Style– is called Therma-Tru and the style is Classic-Craft, this is something you can order at your local Lowes store White Cedar Impressions Details Tile front steps DIY Front Porch DIY Details- Painted Cement and Tile Front Door Painting Tips Blog post on pavers with grass JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Living Room Living Room Paint- Cloud White from Benjamin Moore- Trim and ceiling Pure White from ... Read More
Let’s Organize- Organizing Checklist By Room
Pretend like you are moving organizing challenge! Act like you are moving and ask yourself would I really pack this item up and move it?? If the answer is no, let it go now! I have shared several organizing tips on my blog before, remember Maria Kondo Mondays?? But today I have easy checklists for you, by room. I will be sharing these steps and my tips for organizing on my social media as I tackle each room in our home! And this time, we actually are moving! 6 Nesting Ways to Stay Organized Daily The goal is to set you up for success! So after you have organized, make it a habit, a way ... Read More
