I have wanted to do a big grouping of lights under our pergola for awhile, but I wasn't sure if they could all be hardwired under the pergola. I finally asked Chad, our friend who is an electrician and he said yes he could do it! He added conduit for the wires, which I was fine with and knew we could paint the conduit black to match the pergola if it was really noticeable and it isn't. With my sisters wedding in our backyard, that gave me the push to get pendant lights ordered and it was so worth it, they looked beautiful at the wedding!!!! This is what it looks like now, a collection of ... Read More
Beadboard Paneling on Walls- Exactly what we use and how
When we shared the triplet guest room makeover a couple weeks ago I received several questions on what we used for the beadboard paneling on all the walls. Sharing today exactly what we used to give our guest room that cozy cottage feeling. From how high we hung the beadboard paneling, the trim we used to finish off the beadboard panels, and pegs we used for guests to hang coats, and bags on. Also sharing how much the beaboard cost. Total cost to do the trim and beadboard was $325, in this 14'x12' room. We did already have the tools, but this is a pretty affordable project that makes a ... Read More
Fall Kale Salad with Sweet Maple Dressing
We made this salad about a week ago, I wanted something that looked pretty for fall. My sister and I were working on it together and we both had to race out the door with our dinner salads to go. As I ate it I thought "this salad is the best salad I've ever had!". But wondered if I was just really hungry. Then my sister text me about it and I knew this fall salad was a winner and had to share! I love a salad that not only looks pretty and tastes yummy, but is also good for you! Using kale as the leafy greens packs a good amount of nutrients! The sweet potatoes add a beautiful fall ... Read More
Bold Light Fixtures for the Win- Ella’s New Bedroom Chandelier, New Backyard Patio Chandelier
We added a couple new light fixtures to our home and it made me realize how much I love a bold light fixture. A light fixture that is a piece of art. I would say most the lights we currently have are statement pieces, but the new lights we added take the cake! Sharing our new lights and a round-up of other similar looks. When we were making over my sister and brother in-law's bedroom we needed a light fixture for their room. Ella had mentioned that she loved the new light we put in our basement (see it below) so I knew she wouldn't mind if we took her rattan light for the makeover. She ... Read More
Nephews Nursery with Safari Mural
We gave my nephew, Cooper a nursery makeover and wanted to share it with you! It turned out so cute!! They hadn't had time to really decorate his room yet, so we were thrilled to help, especially since we had switched his bedroom with his sister, Evie, when we madeover her bedroom. Thank you The Company Store for sponsoring this post Nephew's Nursery Makeover- My starting off point for designing this nursery was the wall mural! It felt playful and made a big impact on the room without having to add a lot of art or pieces. It was a peel & stick application, we installed it in a ... Read More
10 Favorite Vintage Finds and Where to Find Online
We just went to a vintage market with my mom, sisters and best friends. We have gone three years in a row and really look forward to it. We always go with items in mind we are looking for. You can't just go looking for lots of stuff. Take time before you go vintage shopping looking around your house for an area that could use some love or unique piece. My sister was looking for a bench, everyone knew she was looking for a bench so we kept our eyes peeled, and she found one! My other sister was looking for candlesticks for her wedding and found a lot of them for each table. My best friend ... Read More
Fall Punch Recipe with Printable and Halloween Styled Shelves for a Drink Station
If you host any fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving party you are going to want this festive punch recipe. It is a party punch for everyone. I found the cutest pumpkin drink dispenser, and after trying two different pumpkin drink dispensers, I can confidently say that this one is the best. I created a festive drink station that you can create anywhere, you just need a drink dispenser, battery operated candles, cute cups, and napkins. Bonus if you have a candy jar and bowl for snacks. Sharing all that below! Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post Festive Drink ... Read More
10 Fall Favorites from Front Porch to Fall Hosting
Does it feel like fall where you live? We have had days of cooler weather, but also still warm enough to still do all the summer activities. Thought I would put all my favorite fall finds so far in one post. From our fall porch, shoes we can't stop wearing, delicious cookies we want for every meal, a smell we can't quit, and more! Fall Porch- More Fall Favorite Things- #1 Fall Favorite Thing- Glowing Pumpkin #2 Fall Favorite Thing- Cedar Garland #3 Fall Favorite Thing- String Lights #4 Fall Favorite Thing- The Smell of Orange and Diffuser Mist #5 Fall ... Read More
Triplet Guest Room- Purple Walls and Green Wallpaper- Cozy Cottage Aesthetic
This is our guest room with three twin beds, our “triplet room”! We love having space for guests. My dream is to own a motel, airbnb or really any space for a lot of guests. We are getting a lot of practice with guests in our guest room! We finished this guest room about a year and a half ago and recently decided to add beadboard that we painted purple and green wallpaper above the beadboard. Layered in some cozy quilts that give it a cozy cottage aesthetic. Cozy Cottage Guest Bedroom- Cozy Cottage Guest Room Sources- Wallpaper Board and Batten and Paint- Beds and ... Read More
Primary Bedroom Cloud Wallpaper, Terracotta Walls (we tried and failed) Printed Sheets
If you saw on my Instagram, we tried terracotta paint on our primary bedroom walls. I had gotten a paint sample, tried a large section on the wall, and even did a design plan to help visualize it. So we decided to go for the bold terracotta paint on the walls. We had painters painting the girls shiplap ceilings, so we asked them to paint our bedroom too. I didn't see the room the entire day while they painted. After it was finished….I didn't love it, but thought maybe I needed to style it. If I was painting it myself I probably would have stopped, and not done the entire room or just done one ... Read More
