My teen girl Ella Grace and tween girl Lola Faith, put together their favorite items and things that they want for Christmas this year! My girls are very into fashion, makeup and decor, they always have such great gift ideas. Their lists had some similar items but totally different brands and colors, fun to see their personalities through a gift guide. You are sure to find some fun things for your own cutie! Also sharing Ella's Christmas Tree too…. We decked out Ella's room with a Christmas tree, feeling extra cozy in her room (her room sources here). She is wearing the cute flower ... Read More
Backyard Wedding- Sisters Wedding in our Backyard- Cost and All the Details
We hosted a wedding in our backyard for my sister, Mandi, and her new husband Mitch. It was such an honor to be able to host this for them, very thankful for our yard and home that allows for a special occasion to be held here. I am sharing all the wedding event photos, and breaking down the cost of the wedding, in hopes to help you if you are planning a wedding or event! First of all I want to say how happy I am for my sister and her new husband. I love both of them and am truly so happy that my sister found a man she adores and adores her back. Mitch has three beautiful girls from a ... Read More
Christmas Gift Guide Advent Calendars 2023 and Christmas Basement
There are lots of us eager to spread Christmas cheer by doing all the fun traditions we cherish with our families. One tradition that our family enjoys is our Christmas Advent Calendar that starts every year on December 1st. This advent recounts the birth of Jesus Christ, I've even had it made into a printable to share! Over the years we've had some beautiful advents for decor, for fun, to entertain and even tasty advent calendars that make every day a little extra exciting. Sharing a round up of all our favorites! For our new favorite advent we needed to put up our Christmas Tree ... Read More
Fresh and Festive Home
I love the Holidays, especially decorating for the season! Adding glowing lights and yummy smells...and lots of garland! Once I get my house fresh and festive I can focus on gift giving and the season. Sharing my new favorite bundle that will have everything you need to get your space clean and smelling of holiday cheer...and gift ideas to spread that holiday cheer! This Fresh and Festive Bundle is such a great value and the best way to replace candles, and switch to plant based cleaning (that actually works!). You will use everything in this bundle daily! It comes with our favorite ... Read More
Basement Pink Walls, Painted Blue Doors, and Decorative Vent Cover
Don't you agree that our homes are always evolving? There are so many reason our homes change and grow. When we moved into our home I had every wall painted All White from Farrow & Ball. I love color on walls, but was overwhelmed at picking paint right then, and knew we could easily add color and curate each room as we went. About three years later in this house and we are almost done adding our personality! We recently painted the basement pink, hung wallpaper and painted doors blue, I will give you a tour. Painted Pink Walls- PPG Cool Cantaloupe I have had the itch to paint our ... Read More
Christmas 2023 in Lola’s Bedroom
When we got home from Fall Break with the kids in Hawaii, it was about 35 degrees in Utah, we could see snow on the mountains by our house, and Lola's new Christmas tree was on our porch. So we did what one does after a red eye flight. We put up a Christmas tree. Lola was really excited to decorate for Christmas she said "hey google play Christmas songs" and we started! Her bedroom turned out pretty magical! We started by hanging garland over her window seat. Lola and Ella have the best view of the mountains, so we needed garland to highlight the view. I also had her window seat made ... Read More
Easy Dinner Recipe- Pasta with Edamame, Tomatoes and Toasted Sesame Dressing
My mom used to make a yummy pasta salad that had spaghetti noodles and zesty Italian dressing and it was packed with veggies. We loved it! When I saw in a Trader Joe's recipe book they had added the toasted sesame dressing over pasta, it reminded me of the one my mom used to make and a similar one we make now with sweet potato noodles, I combined the two and made the best easy dinner! Sharing my fun twist on a traditional pasta salad that is packed with flavor and yummy ingredients! Everything here you need to make this quick dinner, you can add really anything to this pasta dish and use ... Read More
Anthro Diffuser Blends- Make your Home Smell Good without Candles
My love of Anthropologie runs deep! Shopping in the store is a favorite activity of mine. So bright and colorful and why does it always smell so good there?! I gathered up my favorite Anthro Inspired diffuser blends that make my home smell just as good as the store. I even have a free printable! Sharing those and some of my favorite Anthropologie Christmas Decor finds! Gift Ideas and DIY's- Anthro Linen Spray Anthro Inspired Winter Perfume Roller Vanilla Spice Sugar Scrub Antro Autumn Diffuser Bomb Blend ... Read More
Stacy’s Bedroom Makeover- Navy Walls, Bay Window and Beams
My friend Stacy had a flood in her home recently so they have slowly been getting everything repaired. I asked if I could help by giving her room a makeover! I have been friends with Stacy for over 25 years, she has a super fun and outgoing personality and I really wanted her room to reflect that about her. Thank you The Company Store for sponsoring this post Bedroom Design Plan- Ceiling Fan // Cloud Art // Upholstered Bed // Lamp // Nightstand // Stripe Duvet // Quilt // Floral Rug // Upholstered Bench // Swivel Chair // Rattan Side Table // Tiger Ottoman Bedroom ... Read More
Three New Favorite Finds from Walmart- Affordable Home Decor
I found several new pieces I love online at Walmart.com! I really wanted to see them in person, and had the perfect spot they could go, in my friend Stacy's bedroom makeover. I found comfortable swivel chairs, great side table, and a really cute mirror. See it all below, and other Walmart home decor finds! Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post #1- Swivel Slipcover Chair- First Walmart find, are these Better Homes & Gardens, Slipcover Swivel Chairs. Really happy with how they chairs look, and the fact that you can take the covers completely off to wash. They are a ... Read More
